But it’s not the only type of pan with these qualities; carbon steel is a close relative that can do everything a cast iron pan can, and more. So, what exactly is the difference between cast ...

The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from ... This is to ensure that just the right amount of carbon will dissolve into the steel, and that the percentage of carbon will vary throughout ...

As far as cookware goes, there’s arguably no better investment than a cast iron or carbon steel skillet. Take a modicum of care with either one and it’ll last forever. (I’ve heard of cast ...

Making steel produces a lot of greenhouse-gas emissions. Now, construction is underway in Sweden on an industrial-scale plant that will emit almost zero carbon dioxide. Boston Metal, LKAB ...

And there was — sort of. When I first learned about carbon-steel pans a decade ago, they felt aspirational. They were mostly used in professional kitchens and didn’t come pre-seasoned.