carbon steel
noun
: a strong hard steel that derives its physical properties from the presence of carbon and is used in hand tools and kitchen utensils
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Since cast iron and carbon steel rely on polymerized oils to form a nonstick, protective barrier on the pan, simmering liquids (especially acidic ones) can wear down the seasoning layer to the raw metal underneath.
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
But the case for adding carbon steel to your knife block is not about utility.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
The kettle is crafted from lightweight carbon steel, which quickly and effectively brings water to a boil.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025
The carbon steel kettle heats water quickly and is stain-, scratch-, and rust-resistant.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
But the case for adding carbon steel to your knife block is not about utility.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
The kettle is crafted from lightweight carbon steel, which quickly and effectively brings water to a boil.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025
The carbon steel kettle heats water quickly and is stain-, scratch-, and rust-resistant.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Carbon steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20steel. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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