About Us.

After thousands of years of metal cookware (and decades of disposable cookware), this innovative little Australian engineering company has discovered a way to build cookware like it’s never been done before. It might look simple, but Solidteknics’ seamless wrought cookware is the culmination of over two decades of R&D by our founder and mechanical engineer Mark Henry.

A real world-first. We've invented and patented a method for forming an entire seamless, rivetless, one-piece pan from a single piece of metal. We have two ranges: US-ION™ , wrought into shape from pure American iron, and nöni™, our ferritic, non nickel stainless steel range.  US-ION™ and nöni™ both have their strengths, and are designed to complement each other to cover all of your everyday cooking needs. 

All of our cookware is healthy (no synthetic coatings), offers world-class conductivity, is suitable for any heat source (including induction) and is so durable, every piece comes with a multi-century warranty! Quality cookware that’s built to last. 

Now with over 33 successful Kickstarter campaigns across Australia and the US, our acclaimed, locally-made cookware is becoming a game-changer in our consumer-driven world of disposable, toxic cookware.

Our vision.

“We believe in a sustainable industry where cookware is not a disposable item, and is not coated with synthetics and toxic chemicals for a little extra consumer convenience. We design world-class, SOLID cooking tools made with quality and integrity, to be passed down through generations.

We’ve built a community across the globe who share our values; who are tired of the waste and damage of the disposable consumer world and who want to take personal responsibility for their purchasing decisions for the health of their families and the planet, by ‘voting with their wallet’. 

We’re committed to supporting local industry. Proudly the only production cookware made in Australia, and one of the remaining few in the US, we will never send our manufacturing offshore for the sake of higher profits. Our vision is so much more than just financial.”

We’re different. We’re locally made.

Manufacturing in the US is expensive. We believe in supporting our local industry and community, so will never outsource production to increase our profit margins.

We don’t take shortcuts. We scoured the globe to find the best stainless steel available. Our patented manufacturing process is a world-first with artisanal hand finishing. 

Multi-century warranty. We offer a multi-century warranty on all of our products. This is not a marketing gimmick, just solid engineering that’s built to last. Our hope is that you’ll pass these down to you children, and them to their children...for many generations to come.

The proof is in the cooking. We’ve successfully delivered over 33 Kickstarter campaigns across the US and Australia. But don’t just take our word for it - check out the reviews from chefs, industry experts and home cooks alike:

US-ION™- American made wrought iron skillets

Our US-ION skillets are wrought from a single sheet of pure American iron. At half the weight of cast iron and with no joins, rivets or screws, these solid one-piece pans are built to last for generations. Our wrought iron cookware seasons like traditional cast iron, but is even more conductive and can never crack. 

Our US-ION™ skillets are made from either 3mm or 4mm of solid iron, finished in our brand new, world-first Quenched™ pre seasoning for added convenience! 

The Quenched™ seasoning process involves heating each pan to a precise temperature, then dunking into a tank of rice bran oil (our recommended oil for the best seasoning results), to create a healthy, strong, black layer of hard, inert, non-toxic seasoning. This pre-seasoning takes away any need for further at-home oven seasoning, so all the hard work has been done for you! Quenched™ pans are ready to cook with, straight out of the box. 

Seasoned iron is the only way to create a natural, non-toxic, forever renewable nonstick surface. This makes US-ION is perfect for all of your everyday frying needs. For more information on seasoning, visit our iron care page. 

nöni™ - American made wrought ferritic stainless steel

nöni’s name was derived from 'CoSSNoNi';  'Conductive Seamless Stainless Non- Nickel'. Our nöni™ pans are formed into shape from one solid sheet of 3mm ferritic, non-Nickel stainless steel. We scoured the globe to find the best stainless to meet our rigorous specifications - no easy feat! We eventually found one that ticked all the boxes- a local, US stainless steel for our US nöni™ range!

nöni™ is nearly twice as conductive as regular Nickel-based stainless steels like 18-10 stainless (18% Chromium and 10% Nickel), making it more thermally conductive and compatible with induction, without the need for clad/ply layers.

nöni™ performs similarly to iron, but does not require seasoning so is perfect for liquid boiling, acidic foods, curries, risottos and slow cooking. It's super low maintenance, though as it is stainless steel, it will never have a non-stick surface like well-seasoned iron.

What makes nöni™ so special?

Solid, indestructible, multi-century durability: Noni is made from one seamless 3mm wrought monobloc of very tough ferritic stainless. Whilst the best clad/riveted cookware may last decades - ours will last centuries! 

More conductive: Solid ferritic is much more conductive than the Nickel stainless ‘insulating’ layer used in clad cookware, which the aluminium layer tries to overcome. Solid ferritic is more conductive on any heat source, especially induction. You will never need to use more than a medium heat. 

Non-Nickel = no Nickel leaching into food: Our non-nickel ferritic stainless steel does not have any synthetic coatings or enamel. The scientific community in Europe has long had concerns over Nickel leaching. Most stainless cookware has a high Nickel content in the layer that is in contact with food. Ours does not. 

Easier to clean and more hygienic: No rivets, screws or joins makes for better hygiene and easy cleaning. 

Low maintenance: Whilst the natural nonstick of seasoned iron for everyday frying and grilling is hard to beat, stainless steel does not require seasoning so is easier to maintain - it’s even dishwasher safe (though we recommend washing by hand). 

Two Finish Options: Polished & Unpolished 

Available in the US only, our nöni™ 7.5” skillets are available in two finishes - polished (satin) and unpolished (raw). If you’re wanting premium shine and glossy finishing, our Polished finish is for you. With satin glass bead finishing, these pans are as beautiful to look at as they are to cook with!

However, if you’re not so concerned with aesthetics but still want world-class performance, our Unpolished finish is a great, economical option. By leaving the original brushed sheet finish and eliminating the expensive satin glass bead finishing, we are able to greatly reduce the final cost.

There may be minor processing scuff marks - consider them added uniqueness and personality!

Can solid stainless be really conductive? 

Yes - if it is the right type of stainless! Ferritic stainless is magnetic (not magnetized), because it is not an alloy with Nickel. Most stainless pans are non-magnetic austenitic stainless, which is great for non-cookware items and chef knives but a very poor thermal conductor. Check the stainless around your kitchen (bench tops, forks, spoons, etc.): if a magnet doesn't stick strongly, it is austenitic.

Not only is it less conductive, but normal austenitic cookware also has a higher Nickel content, which can leach into food.

Ferritic stainless is nearly twice as conductive as austenitic stainless, so turn your burners down! Watch this video of the eye-popping water boil race between nöni™ and a top tri-ply stainless pan.

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Kickstarter Success!

We’ve successfully launched over 33+ campaigns across both our Australian and American factories, each Kickstarter reaching its funding goal and delivering on each one, so you can rest easy knowing your pledge is in good hands!

For all Kickstarter basics, please visit: Kickstarter. We hope you'll support our vision for a more sustainable and healthy cookware future!

Online Shops

Outside of this Kickstarter, you can find our iron and stainless cookware in retail stores and online in Australia, the UK, and the US: www.solidteknicsusa.com/where-to-buy, or on our websites:

We are forever grateful for all the love and support from our Kickstarter backers, and for bringing our vision for a healthy and sustainable cookware future to life! 

Our Multi-Century Warranty

We offer a multi-century warranty on all of our cookware. This is not a marketing gimmick, just solid engineering. 

Please note that our warranty only covers normal cooking situations, not abuse, and doesn't cover small stains and rust spots that may be possible in extreme environments. We haven't seen rust on nöni™ in all our trials (and long-term kitchen use, including dishwashers), except for long duration salt spray tests: way harsher than real kitchen life. 

Get in Touch

If we’ve missed anything or you have any questions, please direct message us through Kickstarter, or email us info@solidteknicsusa.com