10.5" Classic Carbon Clad® – 3 Ply Carbon Steel Frying Pan GEN 1
Sale price$113.00 USDRegular price
$119.00 USD
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The Strata Classic Carbon Clad® Pan takes conventional carbon steel cookware to the next level with its 3-layered clad design. It delivers superior performance in a lightweight and versatile package by combining the stick-resistant properties of carbon steel cooking surface, the even heating of aluminum, and the durability of stainless steel.
A carbon steel cooking surface can take some getting used to if you're new to it. Rest assured, we provide an easy-start guide as well as a detailed carbon steel manual with everything you need to know. Patience is key - It takes time and cooking in order to build peak high preforming stick-resistance.
Features
Specs
Total Diameter: 10.75 in
Cooking Surface Diameter: 7.5 in
Pan Height: 1.8 in
Total Thickness: 2.8 mm
Handle Length: 8.0 in
Weight: 2.4 lbs
Care & Use
New to carbon steel? Check out our easier-to-start Nitrided Series
Nitrided Series10.5" Classic Carbon Clad® – 3 Ply Carbon Steel Frying Pan GEN 1
Sale price$113.00 USDRegular price
$119.00 USD
Meet Carbon Clad®
The First 3 Ply Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel Cooking Surface
Stick-resistant when seasoned
Aluminum Core
Lightweight & even heating.
Stainless Steel Exterior
Rust resistant & induction compatible.
Everything You Love about Carbon Steel…At Half the Weight
Naturally Stick-Resistant
No PTFE, PFOA, or ceramic coatings. Just carbon steel that becomes naturally stick-resistant as seasoning builds, improving with every cook instead of wearing out over time.
Lightweight
Strata’s aluminum core makes it dramatically lighter than traditional carbon steel or cast iron, while helping avoid the hot spots and warping common with thinner pans.
Even Heating
Traditional carbon steel can develop hot spots. Strata’s aluminum core spreads heat quickly and evenly for more consistent browning, searing, and temperature control.
Lasts a Lifetime
Unlike traditional nonstick pans that wear out and need replacing, Strata’s seasoned cooking surface can always be restored and re-seasoned. It’s built for a lifetime of hard use, and gets better with time.
Learning to Season
The KEY to Carbon Steel
Carbon steel builds a naturally stick-resistant cooking surface over time. It takes a little patience at first, but it’s easier than it sounds.
Every pan includes a Quick Start Guide + full care booklet to walk you through seasoning, cooking, cleaning, and everything in between.
Is Strata Right for You?
Nothing's perfect, but... Carbon Clad® might just be exactly what you're looking for.
| Feature |
STRATA CARBON CLAD® |
Solid Carbon Steel |
Non-Stick /Ceramic |
Stainless Steel Clad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stick-resistant |
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
No
|
Lightweight |
Yes
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Durable |
Yes
|
Yes
|
No
|
Yes
|
Even Heating/ Warp Resistance |
Yes
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
No Coatings (no PTFE, no PFOA, & no ceramic) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
No
|
Yes
|
No Maintenance |
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
We're the FIRST !
We started Strata in 2023, launching the first 3-ply carbon steel pan on Kickstarter in Jan 2024.
We were awarded a utility patent (U.S. Pat. No. 12,440,064) on our nitrided construction in 2025!
We are an inventor led business founded by engineers with a passion for cooking and innovation.
M
Got the pan for Christmas. Oven seasoned 2x and started cooking. Eggs, pancakes, burgers… all came out great. Eggs and pancakes didn’t stick and burgers formed an even, terrific crust. Easy cleanup. I dry on stovetop and add a bit of grape seed oil, wipe and store.
S
My first time cooking with it was a complete disaster.I had to strip the seasoning off to get it clean. I seasoned it 3 times before using it again. The next couple of meals I only cooked fatty things like steaks & breakfast sausage. After every meal I would do a stove top seasoning on it as well. After using it only a handful of times, it is now crazy non-stick. It is much better than my Teflon coated pan. I would highly recommend this pan, just make sure to season it and cook on lower heat.
D
Oven seasoned with Crisco, perfectly! I have spent this year updating my cookware mostly with G5, after receiving the 10.5 Strata I love it so much I might replace my 12” G5 with the 12” Strata! Only reason for 4 stars is the handle seems a little cheap and maybe even a little crooked.
C
This is my second Strata pan and I must say this pan has renewed my excitement in cooking again. After years of cooking with cheap teflon pans, I’m excited to cook again!
G
Easy seasoning results beautiful. Best carbon steel advantages . My new favorite
S
I love how quickly it gets hot, how even the temperature is across the pan, how responsive it is to increase/decrease in flame, how the handle stays cool, and how lightweight it is.
My favorite pan.
Wife and kids use it too. Wife uses Strata more than any other pan, kids use Strata and non-stick. Both kids and wife will avoid heavier pans.
K
Love it! Lighter than I expected. Took three rounds of oven seasoning well. It did come off after a couple cooks but that is normal and expected. Part of the fun of using carbon. I have over 20 cast iron and carbon steel pans. As long as it doesn't delaminate or warp, I will be buying more.
N
Very lightweight and comfortable pan. After the first seasoning performed, as it is suggested, it was just working great, no issues, no food sticking. Perfect for me.
P
Spent about week cooking to season it and now couldn’t be happier.
J
I've found it quite difficult to get my pan seasoned properly. I followed the directions carefully, seasoned, then re-seasoned the pan. But the seasoning is not consistent, and the pan is still quite sticky.
C
With how popular induction has become, I don't understand how a pan like this hasn't been made before. The amazing performance of a carbon steel surface, with a low-maintenance stainless steel exterior and an aluminium core for conductivity. Thick enough to resist warping, but lightweight. It's really the perfect design for induction. Obvious, but ingenious. I haven't bought anything from the US in over a year, but I'm glad I made an exception for this. I am now impatiently awaiting my wok!
S
I've had it a month now. It's getting nicely seasoned and is very non-stick. Well made. Great pan, love it.
G
I have used carbon steel before. This things sticks no matter what I try. Followed the instructions for seasoning to the letter. Useless since it destroys what ever I try to cook in it.
G
All the benefits of carbon steel with non of the weight and a much more comfortable handle than most. It heats up super fast too; love it. I will buy more in the future, and I hope they make a wok someday!
W
This is a great looking pan and I’m sure it will perform well but I have yet to receive it and they are requesting a review so here it is. I hope it gets shipped out soon.
S
Strata is asking me to review a product that hasn't shipped yet. Consequently I have to give it only one star. Ask me again after I've had a chance to use it.
S
Just had it a few days, so getting the non stick layers built up, but lovely to cook with and no need to preheat to a high heat as with stainless steel. Great weight ie not heavy and nice handle. Cooking on induction without any problems.
S
I was looking for an alternative to my non-stick pans and while there is a learning curve with using this pan, it is working great and I want to switch out all my other pans as well now.
S
The Strata pan is significantly lighter than comparable stainless steel and de Buyer pans of the same size, making it easier to handle. It delivers consistent, even heat and responds quickly to flame adjustments, even on low settings, ensuring stable and precise cooking performance.
S
This pan is the perfect solution to heavy carbon steel. Thin carbon steel pans are light-ish, but they have really bad hotspots. Strata's pan is EVEN lighter than the thin normal carbon steel pans, AND it heats evenly. It's really a big deal, I'm so glad they made this!
M
I’m still seasoning my new pan. But my husband noticed the taste was better on fried eggs and I didn’t swear bc the egg yolks broke from sticking!!
K
I have been using traditional carbon steel pans for years and they’ve all been moved to the pantry since purchasing a Strata pan. The light weight and even heating while still getting the same sear and wokhei as the heavier pans was such a pleasant surprise, I don’t see myself ever going back to the old style of carbon steel. And the fact that it’s clad is just an added bonus! The 10.5” is the perfect size for cooking for 2; my only suggestion would be to make another version with higher sides!
C
I use only stainless steel, carbon steel and enameled cast iron in my kitchen (no PTFE). One very common drawback of carbon steel pans heating unevenly is not an issue here since they have aluminum and stainless steel clads underneath. This also makes the pans much lighter than regular carbon steel pans. Just after one layer of seasoning; fried eggs, omelettes and crepes move around easily. The handle stays comfortably cool and ergonomically easy to hold. Best purchase in years for my kitchen.
T
I'm so thrilled with this pan. It really is the perfect hybrid pan. Just as advertised, it has all the benefits of carbon steel with the weight and benefits of a stainless. I seasoned using the recommended oven method and the first season developed a great color. It took me a few cooks to learn the pan but ultimately it is easier use than my Matfer. If you like carbon steel, this is a must try.
L
I received my purchase through Amazon. It looks good and the build quality as well. The weight is noticeably better than my 3 ply clad pan of the same size BUT the bow on the bottom to prevent warping is a bit excessive. I have a 10.5 inch pan on an induction burner of 8 inches so I have to place the pan off-center to get it to heat up. I’m trying to find a way to decrease the bow since I can’t return the pan.