I love my cast iorn fry pans.

Have 2 that I constantly use in the kitchen.

They are just the good old camping shop jobs under 20 bucks.

We have the shiney heavy based stainless versions, but all I ever use is the cast ones.

Heavy, wood handle so no mucking around with anyting to pick them up.

Cant see myself ever going back.

My most used utensil in the kitchen is my 10 inch Wagner with matching lid.

I have Griswold, 2 different Canadian brands, and have had modern ones, see griddles by Lodge  at various commercial restaurants, but nothing, but nothing suits my choice of weight, cast iron surface and text over the Wagner.  & please note, this is Wagner, not Wagner-Ware.   1890 or before it is.