Forge & Flame: Intrepid FlexBurn (Vermont Castings)

Big-stove features in a compact cast iron stove.

Quick Facts

• Heating Capacity: 950–1,850 sq ft
• Maximum Log Size: 14″
• Burn Time: Approx. 6–8 hours.
• Fuel: Wood.
• Controls: Thermostatic air control.

Who It’s For

Small spaces usually get small, stripped-down stoves. You want compact heat without giving up the features of a larger model. The Forge & Flame Intrepid FlexBurn, crafted with Vermont Castings, is for the cottage, the den, or the smaller home that wants all-cast-iron quality in a modest size. A basic small stove heats the room; this one brings the conveniences too.

What Makes It Special

FlexBurn technology lets you burn without a catalyst, or add the optional catalytic performance pack for an even cleaner burn.

It is all cast iron. Top loading keeps smoke contained, the swing-out ash pan cleans up while the stove is warm, and thermostatic air control keeps the heat steady for up to eight hours.

Pick traditional doors in classic black, twilight, majolica brown, or bordeaux enamel, or classic black transition doors.

Possible Downsides

• Logs must be cut to 14 inches or less.
• The catalytic performance pack is a separate purchase.

If you want a small cast iron stove with the features of a big one, the Forge & Flame Intrepid FlexBurn is the right decision. The little room off the kitchen becomes the warmest place in the house.

Choose a finish and door style and a matching warming shelf, then add the transition door kit, catalytic performance pack, mobile home bracket kit, safety screen, steamer, trivet, gloves, thermometer, or wood box.