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Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) vs Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL) is cheaper at $99.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL)
US price $99.99
BrandCooking SteelsHans Grill
Released
Material Food-grade carbon steel, made in USA Carbon steel
Thickness (in) 0.375
Dimensions (in) 16 x 16
Weight (lb)
Max temp f
Thermal conductivity 30% faster heat vs. stone (manufacturer claim)
Preheat time
Surface finish Ships bare, ready to season

Sources — Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16): cookingsteels.com (verified 2026-08-12). Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL): hansgrill.shop (verified 2026-08-12).

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  • Material: Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) Food-grade carbon steel, made in USA vs Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL) Carbon steel

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