This carbon steel cookware is 50% lighter than cast iron and heats up in nearly half the time, making it the preferred choice for many professional chefs who prize speed and precision in a restaurant environment. With exceptional heat distribution and responsiveness, the fry pan helps meat develop a deeply browned crust in no time and stir-fries to quickly cook and caramelize to perfection. Sloped sides make it easy to flip and toss ingredients. Although the pan has a black finish, it undergoes a blue annealing process – hence the name – which hardens the steel and makes it highly resistant to rust and corrosion.