N₂ Carbon Steel

Our N₂ Carbon Steel is made without added coatings and features a naturally evolving non-stick surface, thanks to its nitrided, mirror-polished finish. During the nitriding process, our carbon steel is infused with nitrogen at high heat, sealing the porous surface for added strength and natural wear resistance. After nitriding, each N₂ piece is mirror-polished, creating an ultra-smooth surface that releases food effortlessly and improves over time. That’s why we call it “pure performance.”

N₂ Carbon Steel is ready to use straight out of the box – no maintenance, no learning curve, and no fussy seasoning before or after cooking. Its surface darkens, strengthens, and develops a natural patina that becomes more nonstick over time.

N₂ Carbon Steel is compatible with all stovetops — gas, electric, ceramic glass, and induction. It’s also built to withstand high-intensity heat, making it ideal for grills, pizza ovens, and open flame cooking. Withstanding temperatures up to 400°C, it delivers uncompromising performance in any setting.

N₂ Carbon Steel is around half the weight of cast iron, offering exceptional cooking performance with greater ease and control. Enjoy the perfect sear — without the strain on your wrist.

Yes — N₂ Carbon Steel is tough enough to withstand metal utensils without scratching, offering durability you can count on.

Absolutely — a simple wash with soap and water is all it takes. No special cleaning required. You can apply a light coat of oil after drying to enhance its natural lustre, but that step is purely optional. N₂’s nonstick performance only improves with time.

Yes — and that’s the beauty of it. N₂ is designed to evolve. What you’re seeing is a sign it’s working exactly as intended. That’s your N₂’s natural patina forming. With every use, it darkens and develops distinctive patterns that reflect your culinary journey — a testament to growing strength, deepening flavour, and a naturally evolving non-stick surface that improves over time.

We believe there’s beauty in imperfection — and that’s what sets N₂ apart. Crafted without added coatings, your N₂ cookware develops a truly natural patina, forming a cookable surface free from the concerns of traditional non-stick. N₂ is nonstick, evolved.

N₂ Carbon Steel stands in a league of its own. Unlike traditional carbon steel, it’s crafted without added coatings. Instead, it features a nitrided, mirror-polished surface — ultra-smooth for effortless food release and natural rust resistance, even when washed with soap and water. It’s ready to use straight out of the box — no seasoning, no upkeep, no learning curve.

From cast iron to ceramic to conventional nonstick, no other cookware delivers professional-grade performance with this level of ease. N₂’s naturally evolving non-stick surface is one you can feel good about.

For nearly four decades, Anolon has been the trusted name for home chefs who take pride in their craft. N₂ carries that legacy forward — durable, resilient, and made to become an heirloom, growing more personal and more powerful with time.