Craft Wok 731W88 Hand Hammered Carbon Steel Wok 14 Inch

Overview

This is a traditional 14 inch round-bottom wok hand hammered from 15-gauge carbon steel in Guangzhou, sold with both a wooden main handle and a steel helper handle. At 4.6 pounds, it is built for gas burners, wok specific jet burners, open fire, or a grill, not flat electric or induction cooktops.

The round bottom is the traditional shape that lets ingredients slide toward the center for tossing, a design that only works over an open flame or a wok ring rather than a flat heating element. Like any bare carbon steel pan it needs seasoning before first use and can rust if left wet, and step by step seasoning instructions are included in the box.

• 14 inch round-bottom carbon steel wok
• 1.8 mm hand hammered steel
• Wooden handle plus steel helper handle
• Gas, open flame, and grill use only

Who it's for

Fits cooks with a gas stove, outdoor wok burner, or grill who want an authentic round-bottom wok for high heat stir-frying. It is not a fit for flat electric or induction kitchens, where the curved base cannot make contact with the heating surface.

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Performance notes

The 1.8 mm carbon steel body is hammered by hand rather than stamped, and the round bottom is shaped to concentrate heat at the center while letting food fall back in for continuous tossing. The steel helper handle stays manageable to grip during high heat cooking, while the wooden main handle gives a non-slip grip through fast stir-frying motions.

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