Le Creuset's cast-iron skillet is clad in smooth enamel in our own exclusive shade of graphite grey, rendering each piece impervious to acid, alkali, odors and stains. Its non-reactive cooking surface doesn't require seasoning, and the skillet is compatible with all types of heat sources, even solid fuel and open fire. Convenient helper handle makes it easy to maneuver the skillet for cooking and serving. Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic French cast iron cookware is prized for its utilitarian good looks, unsurpassed heat retention.