The Heirloom
Handmade to order from recycled iron, the Heirloom features Ironclad's trademark Antique Finish™—a hand-polished surface inspired by 1800s cast iron. Cast with our Three Generation Guarantee® each piece can also be personalised with a name, date, and message.
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"The ultimate wedding gift."
Bride & Groom Magazine
PRODUCT SPECS
PRODUCT SPECS
Each Heirloom is hand-poured, hand-polished, hand-seasoned, and engraved upon request, ensuring every detail is perfect. This process takes time, so we only take a limited number of orders each month. Orders open on the first of every month and sell out fast. If you miss out this month, join our email list to secure your place in the next pour.
What’s Included:
1 x 28cm Handmade Heirloom Cast Iron Pan
1 x Cotton Drawstring Storage Bag
1 x 100-Year Product Warranty
3 x Ironclad Recipe Cards
1 x Ironclad Use and Care Card
1 x Recipe Vault Lifetime Subscription
1 x Wood Presentation Box
The Heirloom Cast Iron Pan:
Material: 100% recycled iron
Diameter: 28 cm (11 inches)
Depth: 4.5 cm (1.8 inches)
Weight: 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
Handmade In New Zealand: Hand-poured, hand-polished, and triple-seasoned by hand with natural oils in New Zealand.
Personalisation: Optional engraving with a name, date, or message (up to 50 characters). If you choose personalisation, our team will contact you directly after purchase to design the base together.
Limited Numbers: Only a few Heirlooms are made each month. Due to the labour-intensive process, each takes approximately six weeks from order to delivery. Orders open on the first of every month. Sign up for notifications to secure your place.
Food-Safe Cast Iron: Every Ironclad cast iron pour is quality tested to meet the highest global food and safety standards, including FDA and California Proposition 65 requirements.
Everything Compatible: Works on all heat sources, including induction, gas, electric, ceramic, BBQ, oven, pizza oven, and campfire.
Hand-Smoothed: A meticulously hand-finished cooking surface and base create a naturally non-stick pan that is gentle on delicate cooktops.
No Forever Chemicals: Free from PFAS, PFOA, and PTFE.
100-Year Product Warranty: Comes with an extraordinary Three Generation Guarantee®, cast directly into the iron. If your cookware warps, cracks, or loses structural integrity over 100 years of normal daily use, we’ll replace it.
"Normal daily use" means cooking with it, taking it camping, or using it on an oven, BBQ, or campfire. It doesn’t cover things like throwing it into the ocean on a dare, using it as a hammer, eating it, or melting it down for a drink—things of that sort.
Recipe Vault: Each Ironclad cast iron pan includes free access to the Recipe Vault®, a secure digital platform to store your warranty info and precious family recipes for generations to come.
CARE
CARE
The Ironclad cleaning ritual is quick and easy.
- Wash
Wipe away residue with a dry cloth or paper towel. Rinse and scrub as needed. Dry thoroughly. - Warm
Heat the pan on low to help with seasoning absorption. - Oil
Rub a teaspoon of oil or conditioning balm over the entire surface. - Done
Let cool. Ready to use again and again!
For more details, visit our Care page.
SHIPPING & PAYMENTS
SHIPPING & PAYMENTS
Buy Now, Pay Later: Afterpay and Zip available.
Shop Your Way: Pay with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Shop Pay.
Need it sooner? Email hello@ironcladpan.com or visit one of our retail partners.
International Shipping: We heavily subsidise shipping to help as many people as possible access the best cast iron. Discounted rates are calculated at checkout.
Duties & Taxes: We work hard to minimise costs, but import duties and taxes are determined by your country’s customs authorities. If applicable, these fees will be collected locally. For a smooth experience, we recommend checking your country’s import guidelines before ordering.
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START A LEGACY
Handcrafted to serve and preserve your family’s meals, memories, and traditions for generations to come.
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UNMATCHED QUALITY
Each pour is tested to ensure your cast iron pan meets the highest global food and safety standards.
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INDUCTION TO CAMPFIRE
Designed with our community and chefs to perform exceptionally on any cooking surface.
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COMMUNITY OWNED
Ironclad is owned by 250 founding customers, along with chefs Lennox Hastie, Al Brown, and Peter Gordon.
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DISCOUNT SHIPPING
Cast iron is heavy, so we heavily subsidise shipping. Discounted rates are calculated at checkout.
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LIFETIME SUPPORT
We stand by our products for the long haul. For advice, help, or support, our team is here to help—always.
What is made well will outlast us all.
Every Heirloom is crafted with the same care and precision found in pre-industrial cast iron. Back then, cookware was made by hand, resulting in smoother surfaces and exceptional durability.
Unlike modern pans, caked in an alphabet of poisons, these objects were designed to improve with age. So, while most of the companies that produced these early pieces are long gone, their cookware is still in use today.
Inspired by this legacy, each Ironclad Heirloom is hand poured and polished to create a ceramic-smooth surface, gentle enough for delicate cooktops and free from harmful modern chemicals.
Although refined and delicate to look at, rest assured each piece is made to withstand daily use for generations.
We wouldn’t make them any other way.
Your family legacy, cast in iron.
Used daily, shared across meals, witness to both laughter and arguments, and inseparable from the family traditions it serves. That connection is why every Ironclad Pan carries our Three Generation Guarantee® cast into the iron. But the Heirloom offers the chance to make that promise more personal.
You can personalise the guarantee on your Heirloom with a name, date, or short message—small details that will make this a lasting part of your family’s story.
Over time, the pan will gather its own stories alongside those etched into its surface. Meals shared, moments remembered, traditions passed down. Long after we’re gone, these marks endure, connecting one generation to the next and preserving your legacy in the most meaningful way.
Preserve your family's culinary history with the Recipe Vault.
The Recipe Vault is a secure digital platform that stores your Ironclad Guarantee alongside your family’s most treasured recipes and the stories behind them. With every Heirloom pan, you receive lifetime access to this platform—ensuring that the meals you create, the memories you share, and the traditions you pass down are preserved for generations.
As part of a thoughtful gift, the Recipe Vault can also be preloaded with recipes and messages from friends and family. For weddings, anniversaries, or milestone moments, imagine gifting an Heirloom pan filled with recipes contributed by loved ones—turning the pan into more than just a tool, but a living legacy. With every meal cooked, the recipient adds new chapters to the story, keeping the tradition alive for years to come.
Think of your pan as an ingredient.
At Ironclad, every pour is quality tested to ensure that our cast iron is pure enough to cook with. That might sound obvious, but it isn’t.
Over the years, we’ve tested lots of discount cast iron to understand how some manufacturers can sell a pan for the price it costs to ship one. What we found were ingredients we’d never want near our food.
In Australia and New Zealand, the cast iron industry remains unregulated, with no specific standards for "Food Grade Cast Iron." While we are working to change that, it’s currently up to each manufacturer to ensure their products are safe.
At Ironclad, we choose to meet the highest global standards for cookware, including the requirements set by California Proposition 65 and the FDA.
Every Ironclad Pan feeds a family in need.
Your purchase not only nourishes your family, it also helps feed a family in need. A portion of the profit from each Ironclad Cast Iron Pan sold goes to KiwiHarvest, a charity dedicated to rescuing surplus food and distributing it to people facing food insecurity.
At Ironclad, we challenge throwaway culture through the concept of 'generational shopping', creating products that last and stay out of landfill. KiwiHarvest tackles this problem by making sure good food is used, not wasted. Together, we are rethinking how we consume, working towards a more thoughtful and sustainable future.
The Heirloom Reviews
Don't take our word for it, here's what Ironclad customers are saying about the Heirloom.
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FAQs
What makes the Heirloom superior?
What makes the Heirloom superior?
The Heirloom features Ironclad’s signature Antique Finish™, a smooth, hand-polished surface inspired by 1800s cast iron. It also offers the option to personalise the Three Generation Guarantee® with a name, date, or message, making it a meaningful family keepsake.
How do I personalise my Heirloom pan?
How do I personalise my Heirloom pan?
After purchasing your Heirloom, our team will contact you to help design the personalisation. You can engrave up to 50 characters around the cast iron guarantee, including a name, date, or message. This thoughtful detail transforms the pan into a unique keepsake, perfect for marking weddings, anniversaries, new homes, or milestone moments. Once confirmed, the engraving is hand-finished into the base of the pan, ensuring it will remain part of your family’s legacy for generations to come.
How long does it take to receive my Heirloom?
How long does it take to receive my Heirloom?
Due to the labour-intensive process, each Heirloom takes approximately six weeks to complete. We take a limited number of orders on the 1st of every month. Sign up to Ironclub to get notified when the next orders open.
Can I use the Heirloom on an induction cooktop?
Can I use the Heirloom on an induction cooktop?
Absolutely! The Heirloom is compatible with all heat sources, including induction.
How do I care for my Heirloom?
How do I care for my Heirloom?
Hand-washing is recommended to preserve the seasoning. Simply use a good brush and hot water, dry thoroughly, and apply a thin coat of oil.
Food-grade cast iron? What's the deal?
Food-grade cast iron? What's the deal?
Think of your cookware like an ingredient—you want the best quality for your food. There are four types of cast iron, but only grey cast iron is ideal for cookware. At Ironclad, we test every pour for purity and we use only food-safe grey cast iron. Unlike some brands that opt for cheaper, lower-grade iron. Always check with your cookware maker about their materials—they owe you that transparency.
What about import duties and taxes?
What about import duties and taxes?
We want to ensure a smooth delivery for your Ironclad. For international orders, please be aware that your country may impose additional import duties and taxes. You can estimate these costs by contacting your local customs office before placing your order.
