Chantal Induction 21 Steel 8-Inch Fry Pan, Stainless

Meet the pan that does everything a serious home cook needs from a stainless steel skillet — and does it better, thanks to a steel formulation that no standard stainless pan can match. The Chantal Induction 21 Steel 8-Inch Fry Pan is built from a unique Japanese steel alloy that incorporates copper for heat conductivity, titanium for strength and durability, and chromium for corrosion resistance — and critically, is made completely nickel-free for healthier everyday cooking without the allergic reactions that standard nickel-containing stainless steel can cause.

Chantal was founded in 1971 by Heida Thurlow — the first woman in the United States to launch and run a cookware company — and the Induction 21 Steel line is one of their most enduring and technically sophisticated collections. The "21" in the name refers to the 21 parts chromium in the alloy — a higher chromium content than standard 18/10 stainless — delivering superior corrosion resistance alongside the enhanced conductivity of the copper-titanium formula. The result is a pan that heats more quickly and more evenly than conventional stainless, responds to temperature adjustments with precision, and develops the kind of fond that creates extraordinary pan sauces.

Sear. Braise. Deglaze. This Pan Does It All.

The wide flat bottom and gently sloped sides make this 8-inch skillet the ideal size for everyday single-portion searing — fish fillets, chicken breasts, pork chops, eggs — while the dripless pouring rim keeps pan juices contained when tilting and deglazing. The stay-cool ergonomic handle provides a comfortable, secure grip from stovetop to oven — and this pan goes all the way to 500°F in the oven and under the broiler, making it one of the most versatile 8-inch pans in any kitchen. Compatible with all stovetops including magnetic induction. Dishwasher safe. Limited lifetime warranty. From Chantal, innovating kitchenware since 1971.

Key Product Features

• Unique Japanese Steel Alloy — Copper for Heat, Titanium for Strength, Nickel-Free for Health: The Induction 21 Steel is built from a proprietary Japanese steel that incorporates copper melted into the main body for rapid, even heat conductivity, titanium for exceptional strength and durability, and chromium for corrosion resistance — and is completely nickel-free to prevent the allergic reactions that standard nickel-containing stainless steel can cause.
• Superior Heat Conductivity — Heats Faster & More Evenly Than Standard Stainless: The copper component in the steel alloy dramatically improves heat conductivity compared to conventional 18/10 stainless — distributing heat quickly and evenly across the full cooking surface with no hot spots, for consistently seared proteins, perfectly browned vegetables, and precise temperature control.
• Sears, Braises, Deglazes & Builds Fond — A True Stainless Performer: The uncoated stainless surface develops a beautiful golden fond and deglazes cleanly for exceptional pan sauces — cooking without limitations on browning, searing, braising, and high-heat techniques that nonstick alternatives cannot achieve.
• Stay-Cool Ergonomic Handle, Dripless Pouring Rim — Oven & Broiler Safe to 500°F: The stay-cool handle provides a comfortable, secure grip from stovetop to oven, and the dripless pouring rim keeps pan juices contained when tilting and deglazing. Oven and broiler safe to 500°F for complete stovetop-to-oven versatility.
• Induction Compatible — Dishwasher Safe — Nickel-Free — Limited Lifetime Warranty: Compatible with all stovetops including magnetic induction — the best steel for induction cooking. Dishwasher safe. Nickel-free for health-conscious cooking. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty. From Chantal, innovating kitchenware since 1971.