Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for an order to ship?
Currently all orders have a ship time of up to 1-2 weeks. Each pan is made 100% by hand and made to order. Building these pans is a labor of love, that we take great pride in creating a beautiful and functional product. Good things take time.
I got my pan, what do I do?
Each piece of Independent Ironware comes to your house ready to cook. We take the time to pre-season your cookware with organic coconut oil, which helps brings out the beautiful bronze and blue hues while giving it a non stick surface.
How do I maintain my cookware?
Long story short, just like cast iron! But for some more in depth information check out our page on carbon steel care.
I have a nut allergy, can I get my pan seasoned with another oil?
By all means! We understand that some people may be allergic to the coconut oil that we usually season our pans with, and are more than happy to accomodate your restrictions. Please write us and we can work that out.
What are your pans made out of?
All Independent Ironware is made out of 100% carbon steel. Which we then carefully shape with traditional methods of blacksmithing that go back thousands of years.
Is your cookware non-stick?
With the proper seasoning and care, all of our cookware is non-stick. With a high temp oil (of your choice) mixed with heat creates a reaction that allows the oil to bond to the pores in the metal surface creating a naturally non-stick surface without the use of chemicals.