Ironclad

Let's talk about Ironclad

Ironclad was founded in 2019 by Kate Slavin, Levi Slavin and Joe Carter, built around a simple memory: a cast iron skillet inherited from family, still carrying the seasoning of every meal cooked in it before. That daily reminder - oil splashed where it had always been splashed, fish placed where it had always been placed - became the whole reason the brand exists. Ironclad set out to make skillets and pans with that same sense of connection built in, cast heavy and made to be used for years and then passed on.

Made to be handed down
Cast iron is one of the few materials that gets better with age, and Ironclad leans into that. Their skillets and pans are heavy cast and seasoned to perform from the first use, built for the kind of everyday cooking that adds character rather than wear.

It's the kind of gear you hand down, not throw out - each use adding to the story rather than taking away from it, and where food memories begin all over again in your own kitchen.

The range
Ironclad's cast iron covers a range of skillet sizes for different kitchens and meals, with a handcrafted burger press for getting a proper sear at home. Each piece suits its own way of cooking - there's no right order to them, just the one that matches how you cook.

Around the cookware, you'll find the pieces that help you look after it and use it well:
- Leather pan snugs for storage and handling
- Lemon myrtle conditioning balm to keep the seasoning in good shape
- A cast iron care kit for ongoing maintenance
- A carbonised bamboo serving lid that doubles as a trivet at the table

Why Buy Ironclad at Milly's
We've stocked Ironclad in our Ponsonby store since we came across their approach to cast iron - it's cookware that fits our buy well, buy once philosophy perfectly. Not sure which skillet size is right for your kitchen? Drop us a message on live chat, give us a call, or come in and see them in person - whichever suits you. Free freight on orders over $150.