Skeppshult of Sweden began making hand crafted cast iron cookware out of virgin iron ore in 1906. One hundred years later, the durability, versatility, and beauty of their products is a testament not only to the tenacity of cast iron but also to Skeppshult. Cast iron heats efficiently, can be used on any surface, and withstands, disperses and stores heat better than its nonstick cohorts, and Skeppshult’s concave design prevents warping.