These are the hand made lids that accompany the fantastic frying pans forged by Alex Pole.

A testament to the craftsmanship involved, they really are an exceptional addition to any kitchen; handsome, robust and reassuringly heavy in the hand, with an attractive blue sheen rendered by their high carbon content.

Spun carbon steel is uniquely thinner and lighter than traditional carbon steel or cast iron cookware, yet delivers the same outstanding searing power and durability. It heats up quickly and uniformly, with high levels of retention, which makes it perfect for browning meat, seafood or vegetables.

It is worth pointing out that such high quality pans needs to be looked after to ensure they perform and last, as they would in a professional kitchen. They should be hand-washed (no dishwashers) and dried before storage, and detergents should be avoided to help them build that natural non-stick patina. The pans are incredibly robust and as Alex says himself, "if you look after it well there’s no reason it won’t last a hundred years. Take care of it and you’ll be able to pass it down the generations."

In that respect, Alex puts his money where his mouth is. Every pan and lid the company make is backed by an incredible 100-year "more than a lifetime" guarantee. As long as the fault is theirs in any way (i.e. you haven't left it out in the garden all year) and has come from an issue occurring in The Forge, they will endeavour to repair your item for you. If it is beyond repair it will be replaced, for free, for a century. Whilst you might not be around to take them up on that guarantee, it shows how confident Alex is in the design, materials and craftsmanship employed in these incredible heirloom-grade pans.

SHIPPING OPTIONS

We offer free standard delivery (Tracked 48) on orders over £90.

Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 business days): £2.95

Royal Mail Tracked 24 (usually delivered next business day if ordered by 2pm the business day before, but not 100% guaranteed): £5.95

N.B. For bladed products a £2 surcharge is added to normal shipping costs, to cover the legally required age verification service, provided by Royal Mail

Royal Mail Next Day by 1pm (guaranteed delivery by 1pm next business day, if ordered by 2pm the business day before. Not available on bladed products): £12.95

For some rural postcodes next day delivery is not possible. For more detail on these postcodes, please see our Shipping page. There is no system check for these postcodes, so please do not select these services if your delivery address falls within this list.


RETURNS

We offer 100-day returns, provided items are returned in a perfectly re-sellable condition (undamaged and in original condition with tags/packaging). For more detailed information on conditions of return and the process involved, please see our Returns policy page.