12.5" Carbon Clad® Classic – 3 Ply Carbon Steel Frying Pan GEN 2
$139.00 USD
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Our Classic Carbon Clad® Pan takes traditional carbon steel cookware to the next level with a 3-layered clad design. It delivers superior performance in a lightweight and versatile package by combining the stick-resistant properties of a carbon steel cooking surface, the even heating of aluminum, and the durability of a stainless steel exterior.
Carbon steel becomes more stick-resistant the more you cook. As seasoning builds, so does performance! Carbon steel can take some getting used to if you’re new to it. We provide an easy-start guide as well as a detailed carbon steel manual with everything you need to know. Patience is key, as it takes time and cooking to build up peak stick resistance.
If you already love traditional carbon steel and are looking for something lighter and even heating, the Carbon Clad® Classic pans are for you!
Features
Specs
Total Diameter: 12.5 in
Cooking Surface Diameter: 9.5 in
Pan Height: 2 in
Total Thickness: 3 mm
Handle Length: 8 in
Weight: 3.2 lbs
Care & Use
FREE Bar Keeper's Friend Sample with Strata Classic Orders (U.S. Only)
What's Bar Keeper's Friend?
It's an acidic cleaner that is an excellent tool for carbon steel pans.
We recommend using Bar Keeper's Friend to prep the carbon steel cooking surface of our Classic Carbon Clad® pans before the first seasoning. Its oxalic acid formula creates a more receptive surface for the initial seasoning to bond to.
See detailed instructions for using BKF on your Strata Classic→
Other Uses for BKF
Bar Keeper's Friend is also great for:
- Removing unwanted seasoning or carbon build up from the carbon steel cooking surface
- Cleaning the stainless steel exterior and handle to keep your pan shiny
NOTE on use:
After using BKF on the carbon steel cooking surface, rinse thoroughly, then give your pan a quick wash with regular soap and water. Dry immediately, and season your pan right away (you do not need to season the stainless exterior or handle). Prolonged time in-between may cause carbon steel to rust.
Not intended for routine cleaning of an already-seasoned cooking surface.
Want more? Visit Bar Keeper's Friend to purchase the Soft Cleanser directly.
New to carbon steel? Check out our easier-to-start Nitrided Series
Nitrided Series12.5" Carbon Clad® Classic – 3 Ply Carbon Steel Frying Pan GEN 2
$139.00 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
Your Heading Here
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.
A
After obsessive research I landed on this pan. I wanted a non-stick pan that was PFAS free and that would still be non-stick after a year. I am so sick of throwing out pans as a consumable. After researching, and now owning for a month, I am pretty much convinced this is the best pan ever made.
Criteria for my dream pan:
-PFAS Free
-good non-stick properties
-fairly light
-excellent heat distribution and responsiveness
-not susceptible to deforming
-long lasting
This pan has it all!
If you are willing to put in a VERY small amount of work seasoning this pan, it is the right choice for you. It beats out everything -
Stainless steel? this one is more non-stick.
Carbon steel? This one won't warp.
Non-stick pans? This one stays non-stick forever.
Cast iron? This one is way lighter, more responsive and easier to care for.
As long as this pan lasts (don't see any reason for it not to), it simply can't be beat.
Tip: if you cook with butter, it is extremely non-stick. As soon as butter is hot, place your food in the pan and you are good to go. Even eggs glide no problem.
J
I have a GEN1 myself. This GEN2 is for my daughter. Her old Misen warped really bad. So far she loves the lighter weight. She was worried about how the pan looks after cooking some. I told her to just keep cooking in it. I love my GEN1 12” and a GEN1 8.5” pan and love them both. The 8.5 is my dedicated egg pan. Makes a beautiful 2-egg omelet which is perfect for me.