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de Buyer Mineral B 12.5" Fry Pan scores higher on safety - here's why.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
You want the largest cooking surface (12.5") with 3mm professional gauge in this carbon steel set
You cook large proteins or batch meals where surface area matters more than handle oven-ceiling
You want verified PFAS-free bare carbon steel with professional French construction
You want a carbon steel pan that is ready to cook immediately — no beeswax removal or initial seasoning step required
You are new to carbon steel and want the lowest setup barrier — arrives ready to cook with no prep required
You need a 12" pan and prefer a pre-seasoned surface that builds seasoning from the first use
The main thing to know
No oven-safe temperature rating published — the stainless-steel-riveted handle implies limited oven use, but the exact ceiling is unconfirmed. Budget time for beeswax full-pan removal before first seasoning.
Handle material is not disclosed on the brand page, and price is unconfirmed. The stated oven-safe ceiling strongly suggests all-metal construction, but cannot be verified without the spec.
Skip this if you...
Oven finishing at high temperature is important — the Element (400°F confirmed) or Blue (500°F) are safer choices if you regularly finish proteins in the oven
You are new to carbon steel — the beeswax setup and larger mass make this a better choice for experienced users
You want the most usability-optimized de Buyer — the Blue at $70 has the welded handle and 500°F oven rating for $40 less
You want to confirm all specs before purchasing — handle material and price are both undisclosed at this time
You want the highest gauge thickness for professional searing — 2mm puts this at the same level as de Buyer Blue, below the 3mm Mineral B models
The de Buyer Blue at $70 is available and confirmed — it provides the same gauge, a confirmed welded handle, and a verified 500°F oven rating
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Carbon Steel Pans options at every price pointEvery Carbon Steel Pans in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated de Buyer and Made In across 3 independent criteria: Safety (83%), Efficacy (6%), Usability (11%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
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I'd start with de Buyer de Buyer Mineral B 12.5" Fry Pan - it scored 9.3/10 overall in our scoring system. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Carbon Steel Pans across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects our weighted rubric, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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