tldr; Vintage gold standard. Smooth surface, lighter weight, superior craftsmanship. Collectible prices but unmatched cooking quality.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Wagner Ware Magnalite Roaster
“Congratulations, this is an absolute treasure. For as good as Wagner cast iron is, their Magnalite line is absolutely top of the class cookware.”
“I once got drunk with Justin Wilson at a gumbo competition in Islamorada, Florida. "Hey, boy. Come over here and help me finish off dis' red wine." I drank so much I had to get a random stranger to drive me home. I passed out in the entryway. I was useless for two days afterwards. I had to hold on to the floor to keep it from spinning. I remember precisely two things about that day: 1) Justin Wilson was charisma personified. 2) He kept going on and on about Magnalite pans.”
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88 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 2/24/2026