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1.0 out of 5 starsTo address 99% of bad reviews for this item! If it rusts, it's YOUR FAULT :)
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2017
I often rely on negative reviews and sometimes they can be more helpful than positive. But in this case I am giving a 1-star review just hoping that people who pay attention to negatives will notice it.
There is NOTHING wrong with this pan rusting when not used properly. It is made of carbon steel, which is over 97% iron, so yes, it rusts just like cast iron. It must be seasoned to prevent rusting and improve performance. These facts have been known since Iron Age began, how did they manage to elude so many people? All these negative reviews make it sound like the thing rusts within seconds of being washed. That is patently false. It won't visibly rust if you wash it and immediately dry it (as instructed).
Having said that, just look up a few YouTube videos on seasoning carbon steel and the results you can get. Personally I prefer flaxseed oil, but you could use shortening or any food oil/grease. It doesn't need to be a healthy or organic oil - the process will carbonize it, you'll just have a coating of polymer-like non-reactive carbon making for a nice attractive naturally non-stick skillet.
There are people who "rescue" decades-old neglected cast iron skillets, re-season and resell them. If you threw this pan away because it rusted... you can go and be one with your shame (and demand a refund for your education) :)
