Cookware in both carbon steel and stainless steel has long set the standard in professional kitchens – and there's a very good reason for that.
Both materials are known for their outstanding durability, remarkable versatility and truly unique heat properties. But how exactly is this kind of cookware made? Let's take you behind the scenes at our Italian producer, just outside the city of Como.
Still unsure about the difference between 5-ply and carbon steel? Read more about the differences here.
Made in Italy
Our series of pots and pans is handcrafted just outside the city of Como, in a small family-owned workshop with more than 130 years of experience. It's a level of craftsmanship that ensures every piece of cookware leaving the workshop is built to the very highest standard.
Each individual pot and pan is produced with precision and care – built to thrive in the professional kitchen, while at the same time bringing an extra dimension to your everyday cooking at home.
5-Ply Stainless Steel
You've probably come across the term '5-ply' before. It refers to pots and pans built with a strong construction of five bonded layers of metal. Here's an overview of what each layer is made from – and how each one contributes to the cookware's exceptional properties:
- The innermost layer is made from SS304 stainless steel, known for being incredibly rust-resistant, highly durable and wear-resistant.
- The second and fourth layers consist of pure aluminium 1050. These bond the aluminium core to the stainless steel, while also adding extra strength and far better heat distribution than you'd find in a traditional 3-ply construction.
- The middle layer forms the heart of the construction – an aluminium 3003 alloy, enriched with manganese and magnesium. This combination makes the core exceptionally strong and gives the cookware its outstanding heat conduction.
- The outer layer is made of SS430, which is both durable and wear-resistant. It's also magnetic, which makes the entire construction fully compatible with induction hobs.
The result? A 5-ply construction that delivers incredible durability, brilliant heat conduction and precise heat control – it distributes heat beautifully evenly and makes cleaning an absolute breeze.
Carbon Steel
Carbon steel frying pans have been around for centuries – and they're a staple of virtually every professional kitchen. There's a very good reason for that.
What makes carbon steel so special is that it combines the very best qualities of every other type of pan. It weighs around half as much as cast iron, yet it's just as durable. It develops a better natural non-stick surface over time, gives you superior heat control, and can be used confidently on the grill or even over an open flame.
In short, with carbon steel you get the best properties of stainless steel, cast iron and non-stick pans – all rolled into one.
What Makes Our Carbon Steel Pan So Special?
Our pan is handmade from 2.5 mm thick carbon steel, giving it the perfect balance between a lightweight feel and outstanding frying performance.
The carbon steel is first cut to size, then pressed over a form to create its uniquely curved sides – perfect for "tossing" food like a pro, while also offering a larger cooking surface than other pans of the same diameter.
Once shaped, the edges are carefully trimmed and the pans are polished with vegetable oil, giving them a beautiful finish and helping to protect them against rust right from the start.
Designed Together With the Country's Best Chefs
Our 5-ply and carbon steel collection has been developed with input from some of the country's most accomplished chefs.
Each piece is equipped with an ergonomic Cool-Grip handle that's a real pleasure to hold. The handle is cast in stainless steel, with a round underside and a subtle indentation for your thumb – creating a grip that stays comfortable in the hand, even at high cooking temperatures, because it stays cool to the touch.
On top of that, both 5-ply construction and carbon steel are practically indestructible materials. That means investing in this cookware isn't just an investment for the next few years – it's an investment for life.
Can't Choose Between the Two?
Struggling to decide which material is right for you? Then our specially curated set might be the perfect answer.
It brings you the very best of both worlds – the precision of 5-ply stainless steel and the searing power of carbon steel – for a complete, versatile and truly professional cooking experience.
