I’ve cooked with the pan now for a few weeks, took some time getting use to the right heat with fat/oil. A little lower heat seems to have the best results I think the handle could be a little less bulky, and a half more inch added to the sides height. Overall love the pan. Will wait on one being made with taller sides before I would buy another.

You almost get the feeling that it was created for you specifically. Not a mass production, off the shelf product at all. Heavy, radiates heat evenly and gets better with each use. I will definitely recommend to friends and associates without hesitation. Thank you for a highly crafted product!

My purchase was a closing gift for clients who recently purchased a stunning vineyard property in Paso Robles. What do you get for the people who have everything? Something that is timeless, and "day to day", was the perfect solution. The pans fit the energy of a working vineyard. Hand crafted and rugged, they represent the demands of farming. The beauty connects to the energy of creating memories through wine and food. Couldn't be happier about this choice.

Exactly as advertised. Beautiful and functional.

Great size. I use it over the center oval burner on my stove, or also accross the 2 burners on either size of the stove.
The other purpose this has is to cover the stove when i fry and to keep the stove from getting oil and splashes . I used to cover it with aluminum foil.

Knew I would, and I do, love it, use it, didn't realize leaving it on my stovetop and cooking everything on it was my groove, and it is!

The Sonora Large Pan is incredible. It is a beautiful object and has brought so much joy to my cooking already. The photo is of my pan after about 3 weeks of use, and the seasoning is developing exactly as described on the Santa Barbara Forge website. After just a few days of seasoning according to the instructions, the pan became nonstick, with fried eggs sliding off easily. The pan gets better every time I cook, and the ritual of caring for the pan after use feels rewarding, like a little project to look forward to with each meal. The weight of the pan is nicely balanced: it feels good in the hand, and is easy and satisfying to handle. I've been cooking in cast iron for years, and handmade carbon steel is a game changer. Cast iron still has its place in my kitchen, but for most meals that I cook, the food prepared in the Sonora Large Pan tastes noticeably better. I am super happy with this purchase, would highly recommend for anybody who wants to bring another level of delight and flavor to their cooking.

I was skeptical when I bought the small forged skillet. Went through the seasoning process but gave up on it for awhile. I recently found it in my kitchen cabinet and tried using it again. Heated the pan on med-high, added a small dab of bacon fat, and fried up some breakfast potatoes. No sticking, easy flip, golden and crispy. It is going to now be my go-to pan. Easy clean rinse and wipe with a small coating of cooking oil and ready to go again!

This is a FABULOUS pan! I absolutely love it. It's great for sauteeing and shallow frying. It is heavy and distributes heat really well. It is exceptional quality, and I have told my daughter that it will be hers someday. She is thrilled!

This is a great little pan, and I'm thinking about a bigger one. Am still seasoning it like a new pan so it's not completely black yet.

What a beautiful pan! You guys are artists. It performs flawlessly. It's in permanent display on my stovetop. Thank you!

Received this beautiful pan last week and have enjoyed using it almost daily.

I have both the large pan and small pan, and they both sit on my stovetop all the time because of how beautiful the craftsmanship is. These are truly pieces that you will pass on down through the generations.

I love my small carbon steel pan. Perfect for frying veggies and then making omelets. Follow the directions for gradual seasoning over time and a non-stick, non-toxic pan is your future friend!

Eggs slide right off, my dedicated egg pan.