Mauviel Made In France M'steel Black Steel Frying Pan, 11-Inch MADE IN FRANCE. Made of extra thick black steel /carbon steel. Iron handles. Excellent heat conduction ideal for searing. HIGH PERFORMANCE. Commercial grade durability withstands high temperature allowing for longer preheating and excellent searing capabilities. NATURAL NON-STICK. Before first use, season the pan per manufacture recommendations. The pan will build up a natural nonstick property and darken overtime. CAN BE USED ON ALL COOKING SURFACES. Gas, electric, induction, halogen stovetops, and in the oven. GUARANTEE. All Mauviel products are guaranteed for life against any manufacturing defects for household use. In 1830, in a Normandy village called Villedieu-les-Poles,, Mr. Ernest Mauviel established the Mauviel manufacturing company. Since the very early years, Mauviel has been a fixture in the professional and commercial markets. Mauviel continues to offer the professional chef, products that are unsurpassed in quality and design. These same products are now also available to household markets.