MAKO Black Steel & Genius 5-Ply Set (6-piece)

This set includes pieces from the MAKO Genius Copper™ Collection. This thoughtfully curated set comprises a 16cm Saucepan, an 18cm Saucepan, a 24cm Stock Pot, and a 28cm Essential Pan, each equipped with its own matching lid to seal in flavours and nutrients.

Paired with 2 pieces from the Black steel collection, this set includes 20cm and 31cm Black Steel Frying Pans. Highly responsive to temperature changes, the black steel frying pans have second-to-none heat distribution. It’s this precision that makes it brilliant for searing steaks, crisping chicken and fish skin, and stir-frying as well as lower temperature sautéing, caramelising and general sizzling. These pans required a little aftercare with hand washing and re-seasoning after use, but are worth the effort in order to get the ultimate sear and cooking experience.

After each use of the Black Steel Pans the surface will continue to deepen in colour and increase in shine as the patina develops further. The pan is versatile too, moving from the cooktop to a hot oven or under a grill with ease; you can even place them on a super-hot barbecue or the campfire.

This set is the perfect combination for those looking for a go-to cookware set without any adhered non-stick coatings. A completely natural set that is designed to be able to handle every cook.

Mako Black Steel 20cm Frying Pan

Carbon steel / Stainless steel
39.5x20x8.5cm / 15.5x7.8x3.3" (overall)
20cm / 7.8" (pan diameter)
23cm / 9" (inner base surface diameter)
3.9cm / 1.5" (pan depth)
22.5cm / 8.8" (handle length)
0.79kg / 1.74lbs

Made in Taiwan

MAKO Black Steel 31cm Frying Pan

Carbon steel / Stainless steel
53x31x12.5cm / 20.8x12.2x4.9" (overall)
31cm / 12.2" (pan diametre)
13cm / 5.1" (inner base surface diameter)
4.4cm / 1.7" (pan depth)
19.5cm / 7.7" (handle length)
1.48kg / 3.26lbs

Made in Taiwan

Mako Genius 5-Ply 16cm Saucepan With Lid

Stainless steel / Aluminium / Copper / Glass
36x16.6x14.2cm / 14x6.5x5.6"
2.0kg / 4.4lbs

Made in China

MAKO Genius 5-Ply 18cm Saucepan with Lid

Stainless steel / Aluminium / Copper / Glass
38.3x18.6x16.3cm / 15x7.3x6.4"
2.6kg / 5.7lbs

Made in China

Mako Genius 5-Ply 24cm Stock Pot With Lid

Stainless steel / Aluminium / Copper / Glass
34.5x24.5x18.8cm / 13.5x9.6x7.4"
3.6kg / 7.9lbs

Made in China

MAKO Genius 5-Ply 28cm Essential Pan With Lid

Stainless steel / Aluminium / Copper
38.7x28.7x13.5cm / 15.2x11.3x5.3"
3.7kg / 8.2lbs

Made in China

MAKO Black Steel Collection

Building your patina
One of the exceptional benefits of owning a MAKO Black Steel Pan is the natural patina that will gradually form over time on its surface. This patina surface enhances flavour, improves natural non-stick properties and elevates your cooking experience. With each use, your pan's patina will continue to develop.

Each time you use your pan, it is important to follow the cleaning and care instructions.

Cleaning
Always let your pan cool down before using cold water, otherwise warping may occur. Once your pan is cool, clean it with warm water and a gentle sponge or brush.

Use as little detergent as possible because it often contains acid that may damage your patina layer or cause rust. Never put your pan in the dishwasher. If your pan needs a little extra cleaning, pour in a small layer of water and bring it to the boil. Let the water cool down, then remove the residue with a brush or spatula. This doesn’t affect the patina layer, but it should lift away any stubborn food remains.

Aftercare
After cleaning, place your pan over medium heat until no moisture remains. Then add one tablespoon of vegetable oil and use some paper towel to wipe the oil over the interior surface of the pan while it’s hot (be careful!). This helps protect your pan and build a beautiful patina. Now store the pan in a dry space.

For best results, always cook with high smoke point oils such as vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil. Avoid low smoke point oils like olive oil as they can cause issues and affect the seasoning. Learn more about cooking oil smoke points here.

NOTE: Pay attention when cooking on induction, black steel heats very quickly. We recommend starting at a lower temperature and adjusting the heat higher or lower as necessary throughout cooking, this ensures even heat distribution.

Download: MAKO Black Steel Use and Care Guide

MAKO Genius Copper™ & Plasma Non-Stick Collection

Dishwasher Safe: Our cookware is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.However, hand washing is recommended to extend the life of your non-stick coating.

Oven Safe: Our pots are oven and grill (broiler) safe up to 260°C (500°F).

Glass lids are oven-safe up to 200°C (390°F).

Download: MAKO Genius Copper Cookware Use and Care Guide

The MAKO Black Steel 20cm Frying Pan comes with a lifetime warranty.

The MAKO Black Steel 31cm Frying Pan comes with a lifetime warranty

The MAKO Genius 5-Ply stainless steel collection comes with a lifetime warranty excluding their lids, which come with a 12 month warranty.

The MAKO Genius 5-Ply non-stick collection comes with a 12 month warranty, which includes their lids.

Delivery is FREE for orders over $250 AUD and usually arrive within 3-7 business days (depending on your location). Please see our Shipping and Delivery and Returns and Replacement policies for more information.

What is a patina?

One of the best parts of owning a MAKO pan is the natural patina that will build over time on the surface of your steak pan. This adds flavour, increases the natural non-stick ability and enhances the cooking experience. Each time you use your pan, this patina will build further.To maintain your patina, it is important to carefully follow our cleaning and aftercare instructions.

What stovetops does it work on?

Our pan works on all stovetops, including induction. As well as being oven safe.

Can I put it in the dishwasher?

No! Please don’t put your MAKO in the dishwasher as it may damage the patina layer. 

Why is the pan pre-seasoned? What does this mean?

It can often take years to develop a proper seasoning on a plain carbon steel surface and be quite difficult to achieve. By pre-seasoning the MAKO pan we’ve accelerated the seasoning process.

How do we pre-season the pan?

Our unique black steel is created using natural oil and heat treatment to create the natural, chemical-free, pre-seasoned pan.

How is carbon steel better than cast iron for cooking?

Cast iron is a great material to cook with, however carbon steel has a few extra benefits that make it superior.

It is lighter weight, which means it heats up faster, and is easier to use and clean. It is also more responsive to heat changes, so you have more control over what you're cooking.

Plus, our signature Black Steel is pre-seasoned and ready to use as soon as you get it. It does require some basic ongoing care to maintain the non-stick patina layer, but due to the pre-seasoning we have done, it is far more rust resistant that traditional cast iron.