Takumi Japan Carbon Steel Induction Frypan - 26cm

Takumi is the only carbon steel we stock that is not nitrided. The body is bare 1.8mm iron, pressed from 98.8% high-purity iron with a textured 'Magma Plate' surface that grips seasoning oil from the first use. This 26cm frypan is the largest of the three, with a 21cm flat base — the widest cooking surface in the range — for family-sized shallow-frying and searing.

Untreated iron rusts if left wet, so this pan has to be dried on the heat after every wash — a normal part of owning traditional carbon steel, and the trade for a thick body at an entry-level price.

What's Included

• 1 x Takumi Japan Carbon Steel Induction Frypan - 26cm

Key Features

• Magma Plate Carbon Steel: Made from 98.8% high-purity iron, the textured surface aids heat conduction and helps seasoning oil adhere.
• Traditional, Non-Nitrided Steel: Pure carbon steel without nitriding, which seasons deeply with traditional care.
• Deep Frypan Design: Tall, straight walls give extra depth for sautéing and searing without spills.
• Induction Compatible: The stable, flat base suits all cooktops, including induction, gas, and electric.
• Made in Japan: Produced in Japan from Japanese steel.

Seasoning & Care

Season it before first use — the carbon steel user guide walks through the steps — and dry it promptly after every wash.

The difference on the Takumi, a non-nitrided carbon steel: a hard scrub can lift a patch of the seasoning — black flakes, bare metal underneath. On a nitrided pan this never happens; here it is normal and re-seasons in minutes — what to expect from the surface covers it.

About Takumi Japan

Takumi Japan works in heat-treated 'Magma Plate' iron rather than nitrided steel. The textured surface is formed during heat treatment rather than applied afterwards, which is why it holds seasoning well and why the pans sit below nitrided equivalents on price.

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