YOSUKATA11.8" Carbon Steel Frying Pan – Non-Toxic Pre-Seasoned Skillet with Removable Wooden Handle – Coating-Free Wok-Style Pan for Gas, Induction, Electric, Oven & Grill BBQ

Love it. Nice weight. Handle feels very comfortable in the hand. Shockingly smooth. I thought I would have to work harder on the seasoning, but it works great following the included directions. My daughter has been eyeing it longingly. Might get a few more for Christmas gifts.

I like cast iron. My go to pans are cast iron but I was looking for something that was lighter weight and would be good for camping (i.e. easy to pack, lightweight). I wanted something made in the USA so I bought the lodge carbon steel pan - it arrived and we all agreed that it was as heavy as our 8” cast iron and the handle was awkward and would need a handle cover to avoid heat. So, I returned the Lodge and chose this 7.9” pan. It’s not made in the USA, but it has performed exceptionally well and we are super happy with this purchase. The light anti rust coating was easily removed with soap, water and a light scrubbing.You can easily remove the handle with an allen wrench (not included) which is handy if you want to season it on the grill.The handle feels good in your hand and never gets hot. After the initial seasoning on the grill we started using it as a daily pan. It seasoned easily and has become a favorite for eggs. It’s also appreciated over its lighter weight than cast iron.As for camping this has been great, you can remove the handle and store it easily and it’s not as heavy as cast iron. You can remove the handle or wrap it in foil if you use it over the fire (a possible drawback) another possible drawback is keeping track of the the allen wrench (not included)- I will be replacing mine with a long wingnut. It was even small/light enough to take bike camping. Overall, a quality pan, perfect thickness and seasons easily. I may go ahead and get the 10” too.

During seasoning, I see burnt yellow stains; after one use, more stains. Is it normal?

Finally washed and seasoned. Using it everyday. No regret!

This my first negative review after being on Amazon for 8 years. Terrible quality. Left with stains after second use. I would not recommend buying this.

Food sticks after seasoning

Awesome a + with the extra handle

I watched my temps with a laser while seasoning and right around the 350 365 mark the pan starts to wobble. I checked it before seasoning and the pan was sitting flat. I use the potato peel method and it warped before my oil had the chance to polymerize. I use a ceramic flat surface to cook on so this isn't good. The pan does preheat quick and it's very easy to govern the temps. Would be a great pan if only it didn't warp upon heating.