A necessity rather than an accessory for cast iron.
349743
I questioned how useful this would be with my new Lodge 10.25 inch combo cooker set but relied on the other positive reviews.  The other reviews were correct.  I would consider this a necessity, rather than an accessory, if you have a cast iron set.  While I am not a guitar player, it reminds me of a guitar pick but much larger and sturdier.  It is made of thick plastic.  The ingenious design allows for easy scrapping of cooked on remains without scarring the surface with minimal elbow grease.  I did make the mistake of using the scraper while my pan was still relatively hot and it melted the side used but it is still functional and it was completely operator error.  The curved edges further allows for easy scraping of the internal curved edges of my cast iron.  I use this every time I clean my cast iron which is why I have found it to be a necessity.
127554
As other reviewers have noted, do not try to use these gloves to work with a hot cast iron pan directly. I first made the mistake when I was trying to clean my cast iron while it was still hot. The gloves do not offer enough protection to work with a hot cast iron pan. Another drawback is that they are hard to clean without a dishwasher. Hand washing these are very hard to get them fully clean. I am hoping they are much easier to just throw in the dishwasher and get completely clean.

With that said, these gloves definitely have their uses. And for the price, they are worth it for those uses. You can definitely use them to to pick up things off the grill and move other hot foods from place to place. I definitely anticipate using these quite a bit this summer.
4667086
My last one got misplaced in a move and, quite frankly, I find cooking without a cast-iron fry pan, somewhat less than perfect. These were the first "non-stick" pans and, unlike the modern versions, don't wear out, while depositing a steady supply of plastic in your food.
Cast iron distributes heat more evenly, so even if you are forced to cook on an electric stove, you have better control over your cooking temperatures. If you get a preseasoned pan, you should clean it up and season it yourself. After that, you can easily maintain the cooking surface with a copper scouring pad and some paper towels.
3719713
This is not a sexy item; it's more of a necessity. Having said that, there are no flaws with the item. All I can say is that it does the job!
4081008
Might be a simply little thing, but picking up a hot 12" cast iron skillet is no easy job.  This handle holder is perfect.  Thank you.
714870
The work great for cast iron pans.  My only problem is that I wish I would have bought them sooner.
4960834
It's great for cooking flat breads. The sides of my normal cast iron pan are too high for easy spatula turning.
3576616
Although I would like this product to be just a bit larger to fit more comfortably in my hand, I really do like these handy little things. Do, however, wait until the pan is a tad bit cooled before using it on a hot Lodge cast iron pan; they can and will melt a bit. Otherwise they work great for scraping off gunk. Side note:  They are excellent for scraping out pumpkins and squash, too. They are sturdy, the edges are sharp enough to scrape out the pumpkin guts but not so sharp that they will cut you.
2656605
Don't buy for the handle but the rest of the tools are great for cleaning up my cast iron. A definite need for those new to cast iron!
553743
I don't own any Calphalon pots or pans; I actually bought this brushed stainless steel lid for my ~10" diameter cast iron skillet.  Since I am using this item outside of its original purpose, I don't expect it to give me a perfect tight fight with my cast iron skillet, which has 2 pour spouts.  It works well enough, though, and is only slightly smaller than it needs to be for a better fit.  I like how the brushed finish will help hide scuffs and other marks.

Glass lids can be hard to clean around the edges where the glass meets the metal rim of the lid, whereas the only difficulty of cleaning a stainless steel lid like this is cleaning around the lid handle rivets.  This Calphalon lid is a substantial piece of metal, and while it isn't cheap, it doesn't seem to be as expensive as other stainless steel lids of the same size or quality.
2056912
Useful for larger casr iron pans, however it will not stand up to high temperatures and you may need an oven mit on top of the silicone handle.
133473
This is an amazing cookware accessory for cast iron. If you do not want to take care of your cast iron skillets then get a disposable "non-stick" aluminum and replace it every couple years. An iron skillet will last multiple lifetimes.
1702006
This is fantastic!  So little work to keep my cast iron clean and seasoned.  Should have gotten one a long time ago.
4273203
I really like specialized tools, and this sure fits the bill. It perfectly fits the short handle of my Lodge 12" cast iron skillet. Now, that skillet is heavy when it is empty; put anything in it and you'll need to use the helper handle--with a pot holder. How about a companion helper handle holder, Lodge?
1431347
These work, sort of. We have been using them for a few weeks now.

Note: If left on the cast iron for more than 30 seconds they do get really hot, granted it is better than nothing.

They fit snugly, so you do not have to worry about them slipping off when you are moving the pan. However because they fit so tight it can be difficult to get them on when the pan is already hot
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The color is very accurate. I ordered the turquoise and like the color
160351
Other than being a bit heavy (it's cast iron, duh), this is great for cooking meals without having to constantly watch it. Since it's well seasoned already, there's little effort needed when it's time to clean it. Like a wok, just rinse with water and wipe with oil after drying it.
2064759
It's clear that this probably would work better if I didn't have the BGE Handler attached to my grill, i.e, the holes to best mount this device are already filled. I had to use holes that are located lower than optimal and my cast iron grate touches the ground and makes for interesting moves. Other than that, it works as advertised.