In our tested review of popular carbon steel skillets, we named the Matfer Bourgeat Black Carbon Steel Fry Pan the best overall pick. Ahead, learn more about this workhorse pan and why we love it so ...

Carbon steel pans — versatile, durable workhorses that can go from the stovetop to the oven and are easy to care for — are a staple in restaurant kitchens, and they’re more popular than ever for home ...

I always say that every kitchen should have three styles of skillets: stainless steel, cast iron, and nonstick. With these, you can cook anything. Still, as the Strategist’s kitchen and dining writer, ...

Ever wondered how one pocket knife can cost $20, and another $200? It almost always comes down to the materials used to make it, and the defining ingredient in any knife is the steel that constitutes ...

Best overall Best less expensive Best carbon-steel pan for eggs Best unseasoned carbon-steel pan Best carbon-steel pan for searing meat Well-seasoned carbon-steel pans are restaurant-kitchen ...

Carbon steel is an iron-carbon alloy. Although pure iron is not intrinsically strong, adding carbon imparts great strength to this material. Crude iron, which is used in steel production, has a high ...