- Is this set really non-stick?
- Not in the coated-pan sense. The blue layer is factory seasoning; the pans become low-stick only after you cook with oil and build up a patina.
- Can I use metal utensils on it?
- Yes. Bare carbon steel takes metal spatulas and tongs without the scratching worries of a coated non-stick surface.
- How do I stop the pans rusting?
- Hand wash, dry immediately on the stove, and wipe a thin film of oil over the surface before storing.
- Will it work on induction?
- Carbon steel is magnetic, so the pans work on induction, gas, electric and in the oven, provided the handles are oven-safe.
- How does it compare with a coated non-stick pan?
- It sears and browns far better and lasts longer, but it needs seasoning, hand washing and more oil than a coated pan.
- What is in the set?
- Two round frying pans in different sizes, each with a hanging loop on the handle.
- Where is the Alva Black Angus 2 Piece Frying Pan Set Blue Carbon Steel cheapest?
- At Nordstrom, for $129.00, 32% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Alva Black Angus 2 Piece Frying Pan Set Blue Carbon Steel?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Nordstrom, Best Buy, The Home Depot, Lowe's.