I am an 8" Wrought-Iron Frying Pan. Allow me to specify. I can sauté and sear but especially egg fry.
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: 8.0” (w) x 8.0” (l) x 1.3” (h) or 20.3cm (w) x 20.3cm (l) x 3.3cm (h)
Handle length: 5.4” (l) or 13.7cm (l)
Weight:
1.0 lb or 455 g
Materials:
Wrought-iron
Seasoning the pan prior to first use and periodically for maintenance is recommended