This is joker is close to 6lbs, but worth it. It comes pre-seasoned, but when I got it I seasoned it (heated the oven to 400 and oiled the skillet with canola oil, wiped it out, turned it upside down and put in there for an hour). You can do it on the stove, but you better open the door or turn on the oven fan full blast. I oil it after I use it every time and it cooks like a dream. A cast iron skillet is straight old school, but you can't beat the taste and flavor of it. Just my humble opinion.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]