de Buyer Mineral B Pro had the best heat retention of the group and a comfortable stainless steel handle.
Cites handle, heat retention
De Buyer carbon steel pan vs Made In carbon steel pan
The De Buyer carbon steel pan and the Made In carbon steel pan, shown the same way from the same evidence rules. There is no verdict at the bottom. The axes below are separate measurements and the objections are listed in full for both.
De Buyer carbon steel pan
33 quoted claims about the De Buyer carbon steel pan from 6 voices.
Domain authority
5 recommenders, weighted by demonstrated expertise in carbon steel pans. Weighted by expertise in this category, never by audience size.
0.20
Independent consensus
5 independent voices across 9 sources. How many independent voices converge, unweighted.
0.24
Long-term ownership
1 dated ownership report, median 10 years. Volume and length of dated first-hand ownership reports.
0.10
Performance
9 performance claims. Claims about how well it does the job.
0.20
Value
3 claims about price relative to what it does. Claims about what it costs relative to what it does.
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Repairability
no repairability claims yet. Claims about whether it can be maintained or rebuilt.
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Community breadth
2 distinct communities. How many distinct communities converge, rather than one echo chamber.
0.31
Recency of evidence
most recent evidence from 2026. How recent the evidence is. Old evidence is not wrong, just older.
0.51
Objections raised
10 negative claims, mostly use case fit and durability. Weight of negative claims. High is not bad: it is well-documented.
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These are separate measurements, not components of a score. They are never added together, and there is no overall rating, because which of them matters depends on what you are buying the thing for. A dash means no evidence on that axis yet, not a low result.
Mineral B Pro is heavy, but it retains heat the best.
Cites heat retention, weight (against)
I would start with this guy right here this is an 11in deuer mineral B pro carbon steel this is an easy can't go wrong decision
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the buyer mineral B is my favorite pan so for those of you that want a straight up answer to which one I personally like more there you have it the video is over the mineral B wins
he decided to give the buyer a try and instantly understood what I meant even with the seasoning process I think
I think in my head I'm thinking this pan is going to work a lot like my favorite mineral B duboet pan
Because of this, you can't use this pan for roasting or broiling, and you can't season it in the oven.
Cites oven safe (against)
The De Buyer Blue Carbon Steel pan gives you great performance at a more reasonable price.
Cites price
Brands like Matfer Bourgeat, made in France since 1814, and De Buyer still forge their pans from a single sheet of steel with no coatings, no rivets, and no weak points.
Cites build quality
It's a solid, affordable option, but don't buy it if you have an induction cooktop because it warped in my induction tests.
Cites induction compatible (against)
It performed great in the egg test, and it's one of the best values.
Cites non-stick surface, price
not like to buy air in the the mineral B that comes with a beeswax coating that comes off really easily and actually helps with the seasoning process process Matt fur was problematic
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Cites coating, ease of cleaning
of course you know I am a big fan of of the mineral B pen they work extremely well
very versatile pan it works on on gas cooktops electric cooktops induction cooktops and with this stainless steel handle also can go into the oven so very versatile there
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Cites induction compatible, oven safe, stovetop compatibility, versatility, weight
also a good Jack of all trade size big enough for a riye yet you can still do omelets and eggs in this guy as well this one at 11 in is still a manageable size for maneuverability right at 5 lbs for this guy
the coated handle it would be damaged by the high heat and length of time in an oven seasoning so you want to go with the oven safe Pro handle
both pans have zero issues there's no warping although that has a lot to do more with improper use or user error the rivets are sturdy the handles are perfect with no signs of giving out and the seasoning has been great they really have treated me really really good for the last five ten years or so
Cites build quality, warp resistance
I have the 11 inch model which I find perfect for two people
Cites oven safe, size and capacity
the buyer was going to be more of a personal everyday Pan
I've had no issues at all since I've done that and it works just like the mat for in the oven or the broiler now
with the the buyer I feel it's similar enough to cast iron that it's totally replaced cast iron for me
if I didn't own the buyer and only had the mat for I would still feel the need to own a cast iron pan but if it was the other way around the buyer would fill in that cast iron need for me
I've got an 11in mineral B duboet. Tremendous pan to compare.
Cites build quality
And thanks to its hollow design and heat-dispersing cutout, this handle stayed cooler than all the other ones I tested.
Cites ergonomics
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Then, they recommend adding what they describe as a "thin layer" of oil. However, their instructional video shows them using far more oil than I expected—probably close to a half cup.
Cites maintenance (against)
After the pan cooled, I wiped away all the oil and heated the pan again for 2 minutes to dry any remaining moisture. Sure enough, after cooling, the pan was sticky and gummy.
it's also really pricey it comes in at 90 dollars currently which is a heck of a lot more money than I paid for years ago at sixty five dollars
Cites price (against)
I love how this thing performs and it feels
Cites maintenance, weight
the the buyer was a lot easier to season for some reason in my opinion
that's where I personally stand that the buyer is heavier and it has some of that weight and density to it even now compared to the larger mat for 12 inch plus Pan
the buyers still really Hefty but it's still lighter than an equivalent cast iron pan with the same size
this pan can be used for anything it's completely oven safe and Broiler safe unlike the buyer mineral B with that stupid coating on the handle
Cites handle (against), oven safe (against)
the buyer does have cons and it's related to the mineral B model and the coated handle which limits its use in the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit at no more than 10 minutes or so
but up front I just have to say that both pans are amazing and you really can't go wrong with either or
de Buyer Blue Carbon Steel is thinner and lighter, so it doesn't hold heat as well, but it heats up fast.
Cites heat retention (against), heating speed, weight
It's heavy, and the seasoning doesn't adhere well to the slick surface at first, but it performed well across every test.
Cites seasoning durability (against), weight (against)
so it's not like the the buyer mineral B that I have seasoned in the oven but the epoxy handle you can get blistering in the oven too you need to be very very careful with that the mat for no problem
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Cites handle (against), heat resistance (against)
the coated handle it would be damaged by the high heat and length of time in an oven seasoning so you want to go with the oven safe Pro handle
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Cites oven safe (against)
the regular series mineral bees have a coated strip style handle with a decorative Medallion uh very nice tactile feel to it and I think they look really nice
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Cites appearance, handle
I seasoned My Pan in the oven for about an hour and the coating on the handle actually just burnt off and the rubber B logo fell off
Cites coating durability (against)
Most carbon steel skillets have oven-safe handles, but some, like De Buyer Mineral B, have epoxy coated handles that are only safe in the oven for short periods.
Cites oven safe (against)
So I know how the dubay is going to work. I've cooked lots of crepes in it and I have a crepe pan specifically. I know how dubet does that.
Cites versatility
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I recently got the de Buyer Mineral B carbon steel pan, which isn't oven-safe because of its epoxy-coated handle. So I had to season it on the stovetop.
I have the 11 inch model which I find perfect for two people
we are comparing it to a many old I don't know, probably had this for 10 years. uh 11in Dubai Mineral B.
Owned 10 years
Made In carbon steel pan
21 quoted claims about the Made In carbon steel pan from 3 voices.
Domain authority
2 recommenders, weighted by demonstrated expertise in carbon steel pans. Weighted by expertise in this category, never by audience size.
0.03
Independent consensus
2 independent voices across 3 sources. How many independent voices converge, unweighted.
0.09
Long-term ownership
1 dated ownership report, median 1 months. Volume and length of dated first-hand ownership reports.
0.02
Performance
6 performance claims. Claims about how well it does the job.
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Value
no value claims yet. Claims about what it costs relative to what it does.
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Repairability
1 repairability claim. Claims about whether it can be maintained or rebuilt.
0.04
Community breadth
all evidence from a single community so far. How many distinct communities converge, rather than one echo chamber.
0.00
Recency of evidence
most recent evidence from 2025. How recent the evidence is. Old evidence is not wrong, just older.
0.59
Objections raised
6 negative claims, mostly performance and durability. Weight of negative claims. High is not bad: it is well-documented.
0.41
These are separate measurements, not components of a score. They are never added together, and there is no overall rating, because which of them matters depends on what you are buying the thing for. A dash means no evidence on that axis yet, not a low result.
This poor performance is likely because it's the only pan that noticeably warped during testing.
Cites even heating (against), warp resistance (against)
So, you know, as a usable pan, I would say over my copper pan that this is even more of a usable pan.
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Cites versatility
But, you know, for my trusted Duboet, you know, the Mineral B and the Mineral B Pro, um, you know, I think it fits in there beautifully.
especially if you're thinking about giving it to somebody, it's absolutely fantastic.
Overwhelmingly, people really enjoy the pan and it's doing what they want it to do
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Cites ease of cleaning, even heating, heat conduction, maintenance, non-stick surface, seasoning durability, surface finish
This guy is conducting more heat. More heat's being pulled into it. So, it is a little bit of a hotter pan.
I had brought this down just cooking this on a one out of 10. So really, really gentle heat just to get a nice even fry.
Uh, but you know what it's done in such a short time I think is completely adequate.
Uh, but you know what it's done in such a short time I think is completely adequate.
So, I think it look great. Made in pan here. Little bit residue. Really nothing much. And residue, nothing on there.
So, I think it look great. Made in pan here. Little bit residue. Really nothing much. And residue, nothing on there.
It's got that that micro texture on it, which is a a purpose thing done by Maiden. They do several different finishings to the pan to give it a texture and then they season that to grab hold of that texture to make sure that it works incredibly well and that it stands up really well.
So, the seasoning that I've done from cooking has worked out great with a simple egg test.
But the heat is down on the maiden pan. But I would say that that pan is cooking a nice delicate crepe beautifully.
I am finding that using this seasoning that they've done and the the finish has worked out really really nicely. It's really even and it works beautifully. So I have no problem with how that pan has finished up. Like it's it's seasoning beautifully.
So, you know, the ease of maintenance to what they've done makes it great.
there's now a lot of reviews online from the previous 9-in pan that was launched a a year ago and they've got 4.6 six out of five stars.
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I love what they've done with this pan. They've replicated an old pan and what is old is new. And to me, that is a beautiful thing in cookware.
So, this is, you know, a a celebration of the history of cookware that Maiden has done. And I think that is a absolutely tremendous thing.
So, I'm a fan. I think what they've done is amazing.
And they had created this small run of this amazing looking pan.
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Cites appearance
9-in beautiful pan and it was sold out.
superficially, I'm in love with this pan. Like the first time I saw that amazing Ferrari in Ferris Beer's Day Off car that I could not get out of my head. This pan is the same to me.
this pan is in brilliant, brilliant shape. It's hardly any carbon buildup. It's just such a beautiful, beautiful pan.
this pan is in brilliant, brilliant shape. It's hardly any carbon buildup. It's just such a beautiful, beautiful pan.
Like, you know, this guy is wonderfully uniform in its in its color, and that's already started that way. So, it looks beautiful to start with.
Uh, amazing pan. They partnered with Dubet and had a French-made carbon steel pan made. Did a bangup job and they took that wave as carbon steel cast iron was was coming back in.
Cites build quality
Unfortunately, this pan performed the worst in my heat retention test.
Cites heat retention (against)
This is my first time using an induction burner, so I actually accidentally warped this pan, and the middle started bowing out.
Cites warp resistance (against)
it wasn't great out of the box. It's a seasoned pan, but it's not ready to cook. It needs some seasoning. It needs like proper cooking seasoning, not just the protectant layer that's on it.
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I think that's working well and you know the pan works and feels well like it's a it's a nice balance to the pan. Sits on the stove top really nicely.
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Cites ergonomics
I think that's working well and you know the pan works and feels well like it's a it's a nice balance to the pan. Sits on the stove top really nicely.
the texture of the pan, it comes like the Lodge carbon steel. comes with this kind of like almost like a candy coating shell on it like a a rough texture all around it which isn't as appealing as the softness the rawness of when you open up a dubet pan or a mattifer pan or a lot of the brands you know that that you…
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Cites surface finish (against)
And in a tactile sense, I'm not excited about that part of it.
As you can see, the egg already starts sliding in the pan right in the beginning. This is a good indication that you've preheated your pan and oil enough.
Cites non-stick surface
One thing that I found is that the brass handle heats up. Some people found it got really hot.
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Cites handle (against)
And that handle, it's starting to get warm. Like it's a bit too hot right in the middle. I'm grabbing the center.
It's got some, you know, negatives to it like the handle
This is bigger than I kind of want. I would have loved to have had the nine. I just like that size for that type of pan, but the 11 is going to be perfect for my family of four.
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Cites size and capacity (against)
Note, I actually had to go pretty hard on this pan to get it back into shape. But I've spent like half of my life beating stuff, so it wasn't too bad.
Cites repairability
I let the pan cool down, and then it eventually returned back to almost flat, and I finished it off on the gas burner.
Cites warp resistance
As you can see, the seasoning looks pretty nicely done.
Cites seasoning durability
I talked about the the textured surface. I I didn't really actually notice it that much. I thought I would more, but uh you know, it's a nice uniform color. I'm not negative against it, I think, as I was now using it and seeing it sitting on the stove top.
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Cites surface finish
I bought one of their original carbon steel pans that I have here.
And this is just a couple of weeks old, right?
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Owned 1 month
to grab the handle, it's been on here for 10 minutes. The handle's decent. It's It's okay.
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Cites handle
but yeah, like comparatively that one's actually cold, but yeah, it's a it's a bit warm. It's warmer than the than the mineral B, but that's not a problem. I don't have any worry about that right now.