Product Description Regarding the chip in the finish of the product: It is a result of seasoning the pan in production. The cookware is hanging as it rides on a conveyer through the seasoning process. As it rides through the seasoning tunnel, an electrostatic sprayer applies a natural vegetable oil seasoning to the pan. As the pan passes through the seasoning ovens, the seasoning oil can sometimes collect into a small bubble at the lowest point of the pan and as it’s heated in the seasoning ovens, that bubble can develop a baked-like surface. That surface can sometimes flake and reveal a brownish color beneath. The brownish color is not rust but caramelized seasoning baked onto the iron itself and disappears with use. It is inherent in the seasoning process and not a defect. Amazon.com Relive the vivid pleasure of childhood camping meals with this 4-quart cast-iron Dutch oven. Cast iron creates superior heat retention, heats evenly, and loves a campfire, unlike flimsier pans. Use the wire handle to set this heavy-duty three-legged oven in a bed of coals and pile more on top--its flanged lid keeps coals from rolling off. At 10 inches in diameter and 3-1/2 inches deep, this oven holds a crowd-pleasing heap of stew, fruit cobbler, or cornbread. While the skillet comes preseasoned to prevent food from sticking, it works best when sprayed or lightly coated with vegetable oil before use. When cared for properly, this virtually indestructible pan should last for generations. --Ann Bieri