8.5" Classic Carbon Clad® – 3 Ply Carbon Steel Frying Pan GEN 1
Sale price$94.00 USDRegular price
$99.00 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: 8.75 in
Cooking Surface Diameter: 6.0 in
Pan Height: 1.8 in
Total Thickness: 2.8 mm
Handle Length: 7.25 in
Weight: 1.8 lbs
Care & Use
New to carbon steel? Check out our easier-to-start Nitrided Series
Nitrided Series8.5" Classic Carbon Clad® – 3 Ply Carbon Steel Frying Pan GEN 1
Sale price$94.00 USDRegular price
$99.00 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.
R
Everything you love about a cast iron skillet, without everything you hate about one. The seasoning is quite durable. The non-stick surface is excellent. The weight of the skillet is just right. You can do things you could never do with a regular cast iron skillet, like flipping an omelet in mid-air. And what I loved most, besides its beauty, is that the handle doesn't get hot at all.
R
Followed the instructions for seasoning & care and watched a couple of YouTube videos. My 8.5" pan works beautifully. Cooking over medium eggs in it works perfect–slick as a whistle!
B
I had an 8.5” pan delivered a week ago and I’m already a convert. I’ve only owned cast iron pans and stainless pots prior - never even tried a carbon or stainless frying pan before. I seasoned it twice per the instructions using grapeseed oil and immediately went to town. I’ve fried many eggs, made a couple omelets, seared a steak, cooked salmon filets & chicken thighs. The pan is non-stick at this point and very smooth despite it changing appearance. Absolutely love it.
J
I have had my pan for 3-4 months and it has become my everyday pan. I seasoned it when I received it as a gift and I oil it after every use and it is truly non-stick. A little fat in the pan and nothing sticks. I cleans up like Teflon. I does heat evenly on my induction stove top and I can cook anything in it including eggs and fish.
H
Excellent innovative triply carbon steel pan. Love the light weight and the release of food.
K
I like the pan. It is beautiful, lightweight and works well so far in my initial cooks. My only quibble is that I think my pan is a little too handle heavy. On my gas burner it stays mostly flat but on my Breville induction cooktop it leans slightly back and is not stable on the surface. This is probably due to a combination of it's light weight and the temperature sensor on the cooktop that protrudes up a bit, but it is slightly frustrating. Not really Strata's fault, just my observation.
S
We own all 3 sizes and love them all! The 8.5” is my egg pan extraordinaire! My family members all request that I make them scrambled eggs (know affectionately as “Papa Eggs”) when we gather. My recent purchase of the 8.5” is a Christmas gift for my granddaughter and her husband. I took out of the box and seasoned it and repackaged it. Will wrap it up for Christmas Day smiles that it’s sure to make!
B
This is my second Strate pan. After initial seasoning it’s a dream. Heats nicely and is better than cast iron and straight carbon steel. The blend is the best of all worlds. The perfect fry pan…
G
I bought the Strata pan because i’m older, and I wanted a lighter carbon steel pan. It’s definitely lighter than my other CS pans. Two oven seasonings and the Strata is already non-stick when I cook. So happy with this pan.
W
I love it for eggs. Small and easy to use, doesn't take up much space.
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.
J
I pre-ordered the 12" pan, bought a 10" for a Christmas present, an 8", and finally a 10". I really like these pans. They have become my Go-To pans. I like the fact that they dissipate the heat more evenly throughout the pan. I cook on induction and my Matfer has hot spots over the coils. The only downside I see to these pans is that they don't retain the heat well. Since weight isn't an issue for me, it would be a perfect pan if it had more mass to hold the heat if that's possible.
H
This is my go-to now. Lightweight, easy to season, excellent heat distribution, it’s perfect for cooking for 1-2.
This is the easiest, tastiest skillet to cook from of the comparable size and quality skillets I own. I’m really impressed!
My husband will try out the larger one because he does larger batch cooking. He’s out of town but is in for a treat. It too is lighter than our other skillets of the same size. The handle has a nice ergonomic feel and shape to it for my hand too.