Hand-raised copper pans are more than just pieces of cookware, they represent a connection to a centuries-old tradition. Tin-lined copper pans were some of the first cooking vessels, and their design has remained largely unchanged for hundreds of years. During the Industrial Revolution, production shifted from hand-raising cookware to spinning it on a lathe. Spun pans are still made today, but hand-raised cookware has a different feel to it. Spun pans are beautifully uniform, while hand-raised pans bear the marks of their creation, each hammer mark representing an individual blow. Only a handful of workshops remain in Europe hand-raising pans from copper disks, and I believe this tradition is worth keeping alive.
Our hand-raised pans are formed from 2.3mm pure copper disks. The interior is hand-wiped, pure tin. The brush marks left in the tin's surface are a mark of quality: the layer of tin is as thick as it can possibly be, meaning the surface will last far longer than electroplated or thin layers of Tin.
The handle is forged from 304 stainless steel, chosen not only for its rust resistance but also its poor thermal conductivity, so it stays much cooler for much longer than brass or other handle materials. The wide handle shape is forged to resist rotating in your grip, even when holding it with a towel. The rivets that secure the handle are made from 6mm pure copper.
The gently sloping walls allow easy access for basting or flipping ingredients, and the large cooking surface makes this pan ideal for cooking for 2-3 people. As you use the pan, it will develop a patina. Some people choose to remove the patina to maintain the bright polished finish, but I’ve always preferred pans that have patina and evidence of use.
Do not use metal implements in copper pans to avoid scraping the tin surface. Do not over heat the lining (until you’re comfortable with tin, use butter as your cooking fat. If the butter smokes, turn the heat down). Never heat the pan without oil of some kind. Hand wash only, do not use steel wool as it can scratch the copper, and reduce the lifespan of the tin lining.
