I am a 10" Wrought-Iron Frying Pan. My evenly distributed heat simply can't be beat.
The hand-forged frying pan is the centerpiece of Takayoshi Narita's collection - representing both the artisan's high level of craftsmanship, and his fine arts background. It was the first piece of cookware he created, and served as a catalyst in his pivot from fine arts to metalworking.
The pan is made from four pieces: basin, handle, and two rivets. Heat does not transfer to the handle as the rivets absorb the majority of heat when cooking. Everything is hand forged by Narita-san himself, requiring hours of physical labor to transform iron from a solid mass to a perfectly thin pan. The result is a gorgeous and highly functional pan that, when properly seasoned, becomes naturally non-stick.
Wrought-Iron Frying Pan was curated by Stevenson Aung
Designer: Takayoshi Narita
Maker: Takayoshi Narita
Dimensions:
Without handle: 10.4” (w) x 10.4” (l) x 1.6” (h) or 26.4cm (w) x 26.4cm (l) x 4.1cm (h)
Handle length: 6.6” (l) or 16.6cm (l)
Weight:
1.1 lb or 510 g
Materials:
Wrought-iron
Seasoning the pan prior to first use and periodically for maintenance is recommended