Strata: Carbon Steel Clad Pan

The Strata 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 non-stick properties of carbon steel, the even heating of aluminum, and the durability of stainless steel.

Carbon steel pans are favored by chefs around the world due to their versatile, durable nature. Similar to cast iron, they develop a naturally non-stick cooking surface through seasoning. This cookware’s smooth surface and ability to handle high heat make it a top pick for a wide range of culinary tasks. 

Although carbon steel is great and lighter than cast iron, these pans are still heavy, making them a tough sell to many home cooks. This is why we created Strata.

The Strata Carbon Steel Clad Frying Pan has a 3-layered design with a top carbon steel cooking surface, a light responsive aluminum core, and a robust stainless steel base. 

Just like cast iron, the carbon steel cooking surface becomes naturally non-stick when seasoned, offering a completely chemical FREE cooking experience that’s perfect for delicate foods. The best part is, the longer you use the pan, the better the non-stick performance.

Thanks to the aluminum core, the Strata Pan is lighter than any other carbon steel or cast-iron pan without compromising heat distribution. This reduces the risk of unevenly cooking food or warping, which is often associated with thinner steel pans.

The seasoned cooking surface can always be repaired and re-seasoned, unlike Traditional “non-stick” pans that get damaged easily and wear out quickly, meaning frequent replacement and unnecessary waste. The Strata pan is designed to withstand the tough kitchen use and actually improve performance over time. 

Ever wonder why half your food is undercooked on one side of the pan and the other half is burned? This is a result of uneven heat distribution. Aluminum conducts heat much better than steel, so we decided to introduce an aluminum core. Better heat distribution and responsiveness, at half the weight.

Our pan features an ergonomic universal shape, suited for any culinary task. It is safe for high temperature cooking up to 600° F and is ideal for getting the perfect browning on proteins and veggies. It’s oven safe, and compatible with all stove tops, including induction.  

Seasoning is the natural non-stick surface that builds up over time as you cook. It may be an unfamiliar process to anyone who has never cooked in cast iron or carbon steel. We want to be completely honest in the fact that seasoned cookware requires a tiny bit of learning, but rest assured, it’s easier than you might think. We will provide an easy start guide as well as a detailed care guide to make the transition to seasoned cookware an easy one!

Cook Culture approved! Known for his informative YouTube content about long-lasting and seasonable cookware, Jed Grieve is a well recognized cook and is an accomplished cookware retailer. See his review of one of our first production sample pans below.

Care/Use:
Unseasoned out of the box
Oven Safe up to 600°F
Induction compatible 
Hand wash only, dry immediately. Lightly oil cooking surface.
Max temp recommendation 600°F
PTFE & PFOA FREE

Below you can see the progression of our prototypes. The pan featured in all of our above images and videos is a near final production sample of our 10” pan. The last tweaks to be made will be the final finish on the metal.

Once the Kickstarter is complete and we’ve met our goal, we will put the first order in ASAP. We estimate we can finish the production and have the products delivered by Spring 2024.

International shipping: We will be shipping internationally. Shipping cost will be due at time of pledge, based on the country selected. All duties and taxes are included in the shipping cost. If your country is not listed, please reach out to us and we’ll add it if possible! 

We are a team of mechanical engineers, product designers, manufacturing experts, and most importantly, hobbyist chefs and carbon steel enthusiasts. We got our start as a product design and development company called Gizmatic, located in Maryland. Typically we do product development as a service for other client companies, but Strata is a brand developed and run by Gizmatic.

Of all the products we could have designed we made this pan because we strongly stand by making products that actually help people. We refuse to make something just for profitability, and are committed to creating lasting, lifetime products. 

A healthy and intentional life starts from the food you eat. We truly believe this pan can be a turning point in cookware and consumer culture, allowing more people to stop buying wasteful and potentially toxic nonstick pans and start buying long-lasting, natural cookware.