After all, a flat-top grill can’t give you that flame-broiled feel and taste of a traditional grill, so why bother? I had the same feeling; then I tested out this Blackstone Iron Forged 28-inch Griddle, and it changed my mind completely. Blackstone Iron Forged 28-Inch Griddle with Hood $399 at blackstoneproducts.com ProsConsKey Specs Cooking area 524 sq in. We tested the smallest model in the company’s Iron Forged line, one that would classify as one of its free-standing, entry-level models. Trevor Raab Trevor RaabFinal Verdict: Should You Buy the Blackstone Iron Forged Griddle?