Craft Wok Flat Hand Hammered Carbon Steel Pow Wok with Wooden and Steel Helper Handle (14 Inch, Flat Bottom) / 731W316

I followed the instructions and watched some YT videos for due diligence. It is so heavy and sturdy. After seasoning for almost an hour, i got a non stick wok finally. Hopefully it could last for decades.

I did a lot of research before purchasing my first wok and after looking at lots and lots of woks I decided to go for this large carbon steel wok. It’s very good quality and it’s hand flattened. It is quite heavy to lift (I got the 14inch size) but it’s really good quality, fantastic in fact, and it will last you a life time if you just follow some very simple instructions. The wok needs to be seasoned, (there are so many YouTube videos about this) so all the people who are complaining about rust, even after seasoning, are doing something wrong; after using the wok you clean it using ONLY WATER and a stiff brush then dry with a paper towel then immediately put it on the hob and turn on the heat to maximum to burn off all the water. Once the wok becomes very hot and the water has evaporated, leave the heat on until the wok starts to smoke - then turn off the heat and let it cool down. After a few minutes, fold a piece of kitchen paper into a little square and add a small amount of oil into the wok and using some cooking tongues hold the square piece of kitchen paper and wipe the oil all over the wok while it’s still very warm. That’s it. Follow this process after each use and you will not get rust at all. I have been using this wok for a few weeks now and I can honestly say that it’s been amazing to use, not only for oriental food but once it’s been seasoned properly, it becomes a brilliant non-stick pan (takes a while to get to this stage, be patient) Steer clear of using too many acidic foods like tomatoes as this will strip away the “wok hay” and you’ll need to start your seasoning all over again. Finally, I would like to say that the level of customer service and the speed at which they respond and help you is the best customer service I have ever experienced to date. I had an issue which was resolved in 2 days! Thank you so much.

Excellent product from inspection. A Xmas gift so not used yet.

Had to get this ratherthan the round bottomed version because of an induction hob. Heats up easily and cooks very well. Only gripe is that its hard to season - but that's a hob issue, not the wok. It is on the heavy sie but I'm really pleased with it so far.

Bought in November and its going strong. Swapping from an aluminium non-stick wok, its immediately noticeably heavier. Some may say too heavy, but in use it's actually not so noticeable unless you're looking at tossing your food. As with all carbon steel products as long as you take care it should remain non-stick and not rust. First thing was to give it a good clean as its coated in a heavy, protective oil from the factory. Next was to season it. I suspect that this is easier on a gas hob as you can turn the wok to different angles to ensure that it is heated all over - I heated mine until the metal turned a dark blue, then I applied several coats of cooking oil, lightly wiping it over the surface of the wok with a piece of folded paper towel. I heated the pan until the oil smoked and then let it cool before the next application. I find that several light coats work better than a thick one. When cooking I heat the wok on a medium heat to ensure an even temperature, once it starts to smoke I add a little oil, turn up the heat and add my ingredients. The food skips about the wok a lot more than it did with the non-stick wok, some ingredients may require a little more oil adding, but cooking with it is a joy. I've noticed that as I can cook at a higher temperature than with the non-stick wok the taste of the food has improved. Oddly enough at the higher temperatures I can cook the ingredients more quickly, with less risk of burning, as you can move everything around more and still caramelise the sugars present in certain ingredients. It's important to remove all food from the wok once cooked, especially if it has any liquid in it as this may attack the seasoning layer if left whilst you eat. With every use I rinse it clean with water, heat it to dry, apply a little oil and rub it around with a piece of folded paper towel, taking less than a minute, before allowing it to cool before storing. Have yet to see any rust, but if I did it would just need a scrub with a scourer and a quick re-seasoning. The only point to take care of is where the handle joins the wok body, this unprotected metal will get hot. I thought that I might need to wrap a cloth around it, but I haven't needed to as yet. I can see how some people might need to hold the handle closer to the wok body for better leverage due to the weight of the wok though. Still, I'd recommended this wok to anyone looking at taking their stir fry to the next level.

The wok itself looks OK, however it requires seasoning before use, and it's basically impossible to season it properly using an induction hob, which I have. The induction hob does only allows the bottom part of the wok to get hot enough. If the wok is not seasoned properly it will stick when cooking. So basically unless you have access to a gas hob to season it properly I would not recommend buying this wok. Now I am stuck with a very nice wok, which I can't season and therefore can't cook with properly.

Season and clean properly and it will last a lifetime. You will need a very hot gas burner for first seasoning. Works well with high wattage induction hobs.

I've never own a wok nor found it necessary to have a wok - but this wok has changed my perception! So far, I've cooked fried rice and mapo tofu with this wok. Although I can't do flipping with this wok yet (the wok is heavy to hold with one hand, I need to use two hands to do the technique), I was able to cook fried-SEPARATED-rice. Great wok for a beginner like me! Apparently, you need to do a seasoning before you use the wok, but clear instructions are written on the packaging. They also have an instruction video for seasoning, which saved my time a lot from searching on the internet. They tell you the right way to season this wok, so just simply follow that. I'm glad that I got the flat bottom wok as the wok stays well on gas stove. Round bottom might have worked too, but it might wiggle around more. I like the stability of the wok. However, the wok is heavy than usual pans, and I can't hold the wok with one hand while cooking. You might want to look for a lighter wok if you wish to do the flipping technique easily. Overall, this wok has enriched my culinary experience at home. Although it is expensive compared to other woks, I highly recommend for those who want to invest in a durable wok, and upgrade their cooking experience 👍

Wordt dagelijks gebruikt, als je de pan goed onderhoud en in de olie zet na gebruik gaat deze pan jaren mee. Wij gebruiken de pan al maanden dagelijks. Het is stevig en bakt niet aan. Wel de gebruiksaanwijzing volgen voor het inbranden van de pan. Top product!

Veel werk om in te branden,extra voorzichtig zijn.Na het inbranden is de wok perfect,makkelijk in onderhoud en heerlijk om in te wokken.

Ottimo prodotto, necessita di un fuoco a fiamma alta , importante seguire le istruzioni a seguito

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