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Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16)
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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 $119.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Hans Grill
Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL)
$119.99
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| Spec | Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) |  Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $119.99 |
| Brand | Cooking Steels | Hans 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 2026-10-07).
What's the difference between the Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) and Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL)?
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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