Sonora Large Pan w/ Helper Handle - Santa Barbara Forge

Sonora Large Pan w/ Helper Handle

$ 265.00
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Sonora Large Pan w/ Helper Handle - Santa Barbara Forge

Sonora Large

with Helper Handle

78 reviews

$ 265.00

Our cookware is handmade by a small team of artisans. Please allow 5-10 days for orders to be prepared.

All the beauty and functionality of the carbon steel Sonora Large Frying Pan, but with an added hand-forged pineapple-twist helper handle riveted to the rim opposite the straight handle. 

Made here in our shop in Santa Barbara, California.

Each item we make is unique and comes with slight imperfections in shape, finish, and color. It's all part of the character of the pieces we sell, and will not affect performance.

Dimensions

Approximate dimensions:

• 21.5" total length from handle to opposite handle
• 11" from rim to rim
• 9.25" flat interior cooking surface
• 4.5" from table to top of long handle
• 1.375" from table to lip of bowl
• Long handle length 9"
• Helper handle height 3.5"
• Approx. weight 5.8 lbs

Why Carbon Steel?

Carbon steel is the original chef’s pan — the link between cast iron’s heat retention and stainless steel’s finesse. It heats fast, sears beautifully, and develops a natural non-stick surface the more you cook.

Ours are shaped, forged and seasoned right here in Santa Barbara. Like a good leather jacket, they only get better with age and use.

Read more on The Blacksmith's Journal → Why Professional Chefs Choose Carbon Steel

Seasoning & Care

Treat your carbon steel pan like a cast iron’s cooler cousin — keep it dry, keep it oiled, and it’ll reward you for life. After cooking, wipe it clean, heat it briefly to dry, then rub on a thin layer of oil to protect the surface.

The secret is consistency over complexity. Regular light care beats any deep-clean ritual. Every use adds to your seasoning, building that dark patina that makes the pan naturally non-stick and uniquely yours.

Need to re-season? It’s easier than you think.

Read the full guide → Carbon Steel Pan Seasoning & Care Guide

SEASONING & CARE

Like a good leather jacket, it only gets better with age.

As your pan gains its season it will change gracefully and become even more non-stick.

READ THE CARE GUIDE
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  • 3 stars: 2 (3%)
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Lisa (Calabasas, CA)
Exceptional Quality and Beauty!

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!

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Anonymous (Odessa, FL)
What a beautiful pan! You guys are artists

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

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Tony F. (Norristown, PA)
Exquisite craftsmanship

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.

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WillSBBQ (Anaheim, CA)
Excellent!

Love the build! I use this pan over a gas range & live fire on my Santa Maria grill. A dream to cook on!

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Randy R. (Rocklin, CA)
Make’s beautiful food

I love this pan!
Cooks evenly, no sticking, beautiful sear on my fish.
I used lemon and the acid discolored the seasoning a bit, but no issues with subsequent cooking. Eggs don’t stick and cooked perfectly. I just leave the pan on the stove full time as it is so beautiful.

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Michael D. (Westland, MI)
Fantastic!

I love this pan! It's an absolute work of art! It's beautiful and cooks very well. I look forward to watching the patina change as it becomes more seasoned with use, which will be frequent! Thank you! I'll be ordering again soon!

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Stephanie D. (Valencia, CA)
Love this!!!

Absolutely love our pans! We take one with us when camping to cook over the campfire. It’s been a wonderful addition to both of our kitchens!

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john m. (Boston, MA)
The craftsmanship was top notch

The craftsmanship was top notch. Beautiful Pan. Cooking with it was a real treat.

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Melinda M. (Santa Barbara, CA)
Magnificent piece of equipment

Beautiful, well balanced and cooks like a dream.

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Larry P. (Folsom, CA)
I just received my Sonora Large with helper handle

I just received my Sonora Large with helper handle. Used it 3 times and so far, amazing.

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Neal M. (Chevy Chase, MD)
Da best

So far, I’ve only used it three times and it is already far in a way the best pan I have ever owned. I absolutely love it. I can’t wait to cook on it more and get more of these pans. I’m thinking about the extra large

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Mark

Amazing pan. It will be passed on to my kids one day. Make sure you "season" well!

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Heather H. (Los Angeles, CA)
Beautifully made

Beautifully made. Being used daily!

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Brian

This pan looks amazing.

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Kim

Absolute exquisite artisitry. Love love love!

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Anonymous (Phoenix, AZ)
Beautiful pan

Beautiful pan. Fast shipping. Great customer service. Thank you so much and keep up the good work.

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Leo C. (Harlingen, TX)
It is a work of art

It is a work of art. You can just look it and see the attention to detail and the love put into each and every hammered indentation. Truly unique and quite the show piece. Honestly, I’m proud to own a piece of their art.

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Wanda L. (Grand Forks, ND)
Love it!

I used it for a week, then made eggs, easy over. Nothing stuck to the pan! Great pan!

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Oscar H. (Swansea, IL)
My pan

Very nice pan I’m still in the break-in process but so far so good.

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Rosa L. (Pasadena, CA)
A Gift for My Brother

My brother is the chef of the family and practically lives in the kitchen. So for his birthday this Sunday, I got him the Sonora Large Pan. I already own and love the smaller version, but the craftsmanship on this larger one is a work of art! I'll update my review with his reaction soon, but I already know he's going to love it!

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JRO

These pans are the real deal… well made… artistic finishes, easy to clean, retain the heat and allows you to cook in lower tempetures. Great product, great service. They are expensive but they worth the price.

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Craig B. (Phelan, CA)
Great pan

The pan is great , easy to clean. I never noticed this with other pans , the tempature across the pan does not vary . Meat seems to cook consistent . Eggs not a problem . I will buy another in future

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Paul S. (Wasilla, AK)
A Piece of Art

Love it!

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Jannie M. (Indianapolis, IN)
Great pan!

I bought this pan as a birthday gift for my husband. He loves his high quality skillet. Has been cooking different things in it since he got it. He says it’s not completely flat, but very close. Great for frying bacon, eggs and potatoes.

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Matt

Beautiful pan! Very happy with it! Will have it forever!

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Bill C. (South Boston, VA)
Outstanding cookware

Top of the line cookware. I enjoy devoting and maintaining Cabot steel cookware. I have a number of pans by made by American and French companies. This is at the top of my comparisons.

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Eric R. (Cincinnati, OH)
Gorgeous! A work of art!

I think it's iconic and absolutely beautiful. I look forward to using it over and over again.

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SEBASTIAN C. (Stockton, CA)
Beautiful pan

Looks great post seasoning, it's definitely been great at cooking and being a talking point with friends

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