Founder Isaac Morton was known for restoring beautiful vintage cookware pieces to gift to friends and family so creating a cast iron cookware line that honored vintage style while harnessing modern processes was an idea that came naturally. From this idea - that a lost art might be restored into a modern icon - Smithey Ironware was born. Care: Lightly wash with warm water to clean. For stubborn remnants, soft scrape with a metal spatula or a touch of dish soap on a nylon scouring pad. Avoid heavy-pressure scrubbing. Dry and oil after use. Do not soak or place in dishwasher.