{"product_id":"west-japan-tools-steel-frying-pan-30cm","title":"West Japan Tools Carbon Steel Frying Pan 30cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade by West Japan Tools in co-operation w\/ local craftsmen in the Fukuyama area, known for their steel craftsmen. Made from high-quality carbon steel in a 30cm top diameter and 24cm bottom diameter, 3mm thick on the base and tapered to 1.7mm on the sloped sides to reduce weight. The short curved handle is inspired by the curves on his Porsche 911. How badass is that? Requires seasoning \u0026amp; proper care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/blogs\/articles\/west-japan-tools-carbon-steel-pan-hand-made-in-japan-perfect-for-the-canadian-chef\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead more about the story behind this frying pan here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst of all, this thing heats differently than stainless steel. It heats at a good speed but doesn’t overheat as quickly as stainless pan. Not only does it heat fast, but it holds it. Often when you dump a ton of meat or veggies to stir-fry in a pan, you lose a ton of heat and stop searing. That isn’t the case here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow, angled sides allow for better evaporation. This creates a better sear because the moisture can escape more quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe skillet works like a classic, heavy, 3mm French carbon steel pan, but it’s lighter and fits in the oven due to its tapered sides and short handle. With that said it also works better than a 2mm thick Italian carbon steel pan, which also doesn't fit in an oven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDid I mention that it fits in the oven?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, the handle. Shibata san was right on the nose about this one. With this style of pan you should always have a rag wrapped around the handle, and with a rag, the curve and length work perfectly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInduction cooktop compatible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Glasstop stove owners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the inconsistent heat produced by glass top stoves, carbon steel pans can warp with extreme heat. These can be used on glass, but heat them slowly and only season them in the oven, not on the stove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/blogs\/articles\/carbon-steel-pan-care-and-information\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out the full carbon steel pan care article and video here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout West Japan Tools -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve ever been to a Knifewear store, chances are you’ve heard the name “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShibata-san”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonce or twice. Takayuki Shibata-san is our good friend and the president of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/collections\/masakage\"\u003eMasakage Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/collections\/kotetsu\"\u003eKotetsu Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/products\/shibata-tinker-tank-180mm\"\u003eTinker Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and now West Japan Tools. West Japan Tools was started out of His desire to create the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/products\/west-japan-tools-steel-frying-pan-24cm\"\u003eperfect frying pan,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but it soon expanded to his other obsessions. Now Shibata-san creates functional art pieces for the kitchen, from pans to oven-mitts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Japan Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39753512878254,"sku":"JAPFRYPAN-1","price":234.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/IMG_3149-3680709e-9ed4-446e-aae0-142a1c879215.jpg?v=1551816282","url":"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/en-us\/products\/west-japan-tools-steel-frying-pan-30cm","provider":"Knifewear - Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}