The stove that started it all. The Vermont Castings Defiant is a legend in wood-burning stoves, and for good reason. For 50 years, the Defiant has stood for undeniable quality, style, and warmth. Timeless, bold, and iconic, the Defiant is still cast with pride at Forge & Flame’s foundry in Vermont. The swing out ash pan, cast iron griddle, thermostatically controlled air, and a reversible flue collar make this industry staple a contemporary star.