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
The Heirloom by Ironclad Co. Handmade Cast Iron Masterpiece
The best cast iron in the world comes from the bottom of the world. The Heirloom by Ironclad Co. is handmade to order from 100% recycled iron, combining craftsmanship with tradition. Inspired by pre-mass production cast iron from the 1800s, each piece features our signature Antique Finish™. This unparalleled smooth surface feels like ceramic and performs like non-stick—without harmful chemicals.
Each Heirloom is cast with Ironclad’s Three Generation Guarantee®, a promise that it will stand the test of time and be cherished for generations. This cast iron contract can also be personalised with a name, date, and message, making it a meaningful gift for weddings, anniversaries, new homes, and milestone birthdays.
The Heirloom arrives nestled in a wooden presentation box and includes lifetime access to the Recipe Vault®. This secure digital platform stores cherished family recipes for generations to come.
Due to the labour-intensive process, each Heirloom takes approximately six weeks to complete. We accept a limited number of orders on the first of every month. Sign up for notifications to secure yours—no deposit needed.
The Heirloom by Ironclad Co. Handmade Cast Iron Masterpiece
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.
“★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"We gave this to our son for his 21st.
He absolutely loves it.
A gift that will last a lifetime."
“"It's a bit overwhelming when your handmade recycled cast iron pan (you dreamed about for 2 years) arrives and has your own message on the bottom along with the Ironclad guarantee."
“"The best cast iron skillet I've ever owned."
“"What will I pass on to my son? He’s 7 now, and so far I’ve taught him to laugh at his own jokes, ride a bike, draw and paint, enjoy baked beans with anything, and solve one side of a Rubik’s cube. Now I can add frying an egg to the list—in a pan that will outlast me! A strange but lovely thought. I can picture him now, all grown up, cooking for friends and family with the same pan I taught him with. Chuckling away at one of his own jokes."
Tui W.
Jenny H.
Wende C.
Brett G.
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.