LodgeMax Temp Handle Mitt, Black

Those cast iron handles can get really hot as we all know, and this thing provides a great way to use the handle and not get burns. You can use it on many things in one cooking section because it slips off and on easily.

I'm clumsy & have a tendency to burn potholders because they're too big to handle... I'm a small girl with small hands. I've also been burned slightly when they weren't thick enough to endure the heat of the pan's handle, especially when roasting in the oven. These work great if you have handles on pots/pans & can slip them over... like a pot cozy. :) The heat from the cooking surface does not transfer through at all & I use only cast iron pots/pans.The only warning I'd give is to be careful to not push the opening all the way to where the handle meets the pan, as the heat does destroy the material & both of mine are slightly frayed in that area. It's not a big deal. Handles are never as hot as the pan bed, over the direct flame, but these aren't meant to take that kind of heat.I love them & have had 1 for 5-yrs & another for 2. I toss them in the washer/dryer about every 4-6 wks, normally after something splatters. They appear as if they'll last 8-10-yrs each, I'm guessing. No real signs of wear & tear (aside from what I mentioned above)... most importantly, there are no signs of the material wearing through on the length of the mitt, which would allow heat through to the hand.Great product, useful at the BBQ grille & a must for campers, if cooking on a hot fire!

I kept my teapot handle covered while boiling water and this handle mitt got too hot. Need to take the mitt off and just use while handling the kettle or pot.

I have only used this a few times since receiving it. It fits perfectly on my Wagner square skillet. It has a nice fit that is easy to grip. I do not keep it on my skillet during cooking because I am not sure if it would burn. I simply slide it on when I am ready to use it. I do not feel any heat when gripping the handle with the mitt on. I would recommend this product as I think it works great with Cast Iron skillets. It is much easier to use than a traditional oven mitt.

I use this handle mitt several times a day and have yet to feel the heat of my skillets through it even when taking one of them out of a hot oven. I don't leave it on a handle. That just seems dumb to expose it to a near and ongoing flame. It slides right on and off my handles so it's easy to just set it next to the stove and grab it when needed.I've had it for a few months now and there's no noticeable wear on it yet. This is a replacement for the rubbery kind that is basically the same, but after having used this for a while I can say I think it much better and safer too. The rubbery kind pick up oil from the skillet handle and become slick inside. This kind does not.April 2016 update. I've ran this through the laundry a few times now, and am still using it every time I cook with a skillet or handled pot. It grips just as well as it ever did, and I've yet to burn my hand using it. I wish all products were this good.

Fits handles very securely and protects against burns

Wow, no more burned fingers! Just started using an old set of cast iron skillets and this handle mitt is a lifesaver. I highly recommend this to anyone that cooks with cast iron. No more fumbling with a hot pad or having to put on those heat gloves or forgetting the handle is hot! That hurt each time, ouch! Love this thing.I'm an old bachelor and it makes using the cast iron so easy, these are the only skillets I use now. By the way, once the pans are seasoned (did the lye bath-3 days then 5 hr seasoning). After four uses, my fried eggs slide out of the pans as well as with the best of a new teflon pans. But unlike Teflon, these skillets won't wear out after 3 or 4 months. BTW, I cook on a glass top stove top, till I drop a pan, then I'll switch to natural gas! Can't wait. Will be a little more troublesome to clean but so much better to cook on.This mitt makes my cast iron skillets so much easier to use...do your self a favor and get one. You'll love it!

This is my second Mitt. I have a lot of cast-iron cookware so I figured that a second Mitt was necessary. They keep my hands cool when the skillet handle is hot. I have complete confidence in them. In fact, my oldest one is getting a little burnt around the edges ( my fault - got it too close to an open flame) so I'll probably buy a third. I think that is the highest recomendation that you can give any product ie. "I'm going to buy more of it". Oh, you can throw them in the washer and dryer too.

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very handy

love this idea. Can be used for any pot with metal handles. Since I've burned myself more times than enough on my stainless pots I'm enjoying this.

This is the perfect accompaniment to the skillet line from Lodge! Conveniently sized and tough. I just need to remember to put it on the handle before burning my hand! :)

Such a simple but great product. Much easier and safer than using a towel or rag and more convenient than oven mitts. Just like my cast iron, this product feels like it's well constructed and built to last.Unlike my cast iron however, this product is made in China, not the USA which is the only reason I'm giving it 4 stars.