This versatile spun-black iron pan comes pre-seasoned with flax oil and is being sold for the first time with a wooden grip for easy handling on the stovetop. The British oak handle is secured with brass fixings and can be removed for oven use and re-seasoning. Spun iron pans deliver all the benefits of their cast-iron counterparts minus half the weight. Rounded edges at the base of the pan distinguish it from saute pans, which have straight sides. It is also deeper than a traditional frying pan. The chef pan's deep sides and gently curved profile make flipping and folding foods easier which can make the difference between a good crepe or omelet and an amazing one. Spun iron heats evenly, performs well at high temperatures and can handle anything from sauteed vegetables to seared cuts of meat to delicate seafoods and sauces. Available for purchase with or without a lid. Spun iron is created by spinning discs of iron on lathes and then forming them over molds. The result is beautiful, comparatively lightweight cookware with a natural non-stick surface that improves with age. Craftsmanship: This 11" chef's pan was designed and manufactured in a family run foundry located in the Midland of England, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. They pride themselves on using natural and local materials worked by craftspersons dedicated to building products with provenance. Care Details: Spun iron cookware is suitable for use on electric, gas, ceramic, halogen, induction, and wood burning stove tops and can be used over an open flame. Materials: Spun Iron, Oak (99. 1% pure iron pan with British oak handle covers with brass fixings) Dimensions: 11"rim dia x 8. 25" base dia x 2. 25" height with 9. 4" Handle; weighs 3. 4lbs