Baking Steel
Baking Steel Original
$139
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Baking Steel Original vs Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Baking Steel Original is cheaper at $139. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16)
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Baking Steel Original | Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $139 | — |
| Brand | Baking Steel | Cooking Steels |
| Released | — | — |
| Material | Solid carbon steel | Food-grade carbon steel, made in USA |
| Thickness (in) | 0.25 | 0.375 |
| Dimensions (in) | 16 x 14 | 16 x 16 |
| Weight (lb) | 15 | — |
| Max temp f | — | — |
| Thermal conductivity | ~18x more conductive than ceramic (manufacturer claim) | — |
| Preheat time | — | — |
| Surface finish | Hand-seasoned with organic flax oil, ready to use | Ships bare, ready to season |
Sources — Baking Steel Original: bakingsteel.com (verified 2026-08-12). Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16): cookingsteels.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Baking Steel Original and Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Material: Baking Steel Original Solid carbon steel vs Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) Food-grade carbon steel, made in USA
- Thickness (in): Baking Steel Original 0.25 vs Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) 0.375
- Dimensions (in): Baking Steel Original 16 x 14 vs Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) 16 x 16
- Surface finish: Baking Steel Original Hand-seasoned with organic flax oil, ready to use vs Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) Ships bare, ready to season