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Craft Wok Traditional Hand Hammered Carbon Steel Pow Wok with Wooden and Steel Helper Handle 14 Inch Round Bottom 731W88
Last Updated: August 23, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.3
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Total Reviews
372
Old Reviews
52
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Usage
70cooking, cook, stove, stir fry, seasoning
+91%
-9%
" ... As a final step - I also stir fried some extra ginger I had - stirring around the oil to coat the wok. ... "
" ... To properly temper his took an incredible amount of gas and should have done it in my wood burning oven. ... "
" ... And hot Thai kitchen taught me how to maintain the wok, both pretty easy) ... "
" ... The wok seasoned quite well and my first Fried Rice recipe came out quite well. ... "
" ... Awesome wok and now my favorite pan. ... "
" ... Works perfectly for stir-fry. ... "
" ... It did take about 8 times to get it properly seasoned, but right after that made a dang good and authentic tasting stir fry! ... "
" ... My wife love cooking with it. ... "
Build Quality
70handle, steel, wooden handle, carbon steel, wood
+80%
-20%
" ... A little heavy but looks like it will last a lifetime ... "
" ... I was able to tighten the two side handle screws. ... "
" ... It is a bit heavy but the handle grip makes moving it around easy. ... "
" ... The surface is like glass. ... "
" ... This thing is heavy duty! ... "
" ... love the quality of the steel but does make it heavy ... "
" ... I’m hoping the wood handle holds up. ... "
" ... This is a great, heavy duty steel wok that will last far longer than my lifetime. ... The most important thing to remember is that this is solid steel and does NOT have a non-stick coating on it. ... "
Cleaning
45wok, dry, steel, easy to clean, rust
+71%
-29%
" ... This will save you oil on the next step so you won't have to recoat it until the wok is clean. ... "
" ... Take care in cleaning and drying so it doesn’t rust. ... "
" ... It was easily cleaned and seasoned when new, and easy to clean after using. ... Scrub it with hot water and dry throughly is the trick. ... "
" ... Properly cleaned and seasoned before use, it is by far the best tool for preparing Asian style food. ... "
" ... I applied oil several times and heat it then wipe it till I got no residue on the towel. ... "
" ... I read and followed the directions that came with it about seasoning, cleaning, and storing this wok. ... "
" ... * I used a soft sponge in addition to a stainless steel pad to wipe away the loosened machine oil and get it as clean as possible. ... "
" ... I used grapeseed oil for the initial seasoning but have added flax oil (smell is strong) to the seasoning. ... "
Size
29handle, wok, screws, loose, tighten
+76%
-24%
" ... It's solid, relatively heavy, and sturdy. ... "
" ... love the quality of the steel but does make it heavy ... "
" ... Size of the wok is good. ... It is on the heavy side so reccomend not getting one larger for home use. ... "
" ... I’m hoping the wood handle holds up. ... "
" ... Then I soaked another paper towel with oil and applied it on the surface before storing it inside the oven. ... I hope it was a little bigger. ... "
" ... Sizable and heavy duty. ... "
" ... Doesn't move at all and is the perfect size. ... "
" ... This thing is heavy duty! ... "
Heating
25heat, stove, high heat, heats evenly, heats
+100%
" ... I got a single portable gas burner so I can cook with high heat. ... "
" ... I did purchase the stove ring separately, and highly recommend you order one too, it really helps getting that intense heat that you need. ... "
" ... As soon as a bead of water evaporates within 1 to 2 seconds of contact, the wok is heated and ready for stir-frying. ... "
" ... We have a very capable stove so heat output was not an issue for us. ... "
" ... Heats evenly and stays that way. ... "
" ... I used a paper towel to spread the oil all over the surface and continued heating the wok without burning the oil. ... "
" ... There's so much more freedom to your cooking and of course, I think the food tastes better! ... "
" ... Heats evenly and easy to clean ... "
Price
21wok, money, worth the money, worth, well
+90%
-10%
" ... gREAT VALUE AND GREAT PRICE ... "
" ... Good product for the money. ... "
" ... This is a quality wok that’s worth the money and more. ... "
" ... Great value and quality! ... "
" ... well made wok for the price ... "
" ... However for the price it is a great wok. ... "
" ... It was well worth the price. ... "
" ... Can't believe it doesn't cost more. ... "
Design
21wok, hand hammered, finish, color, blue
+95%
-5%
" ... But it is absolutely gorgeous. ... "
" ... The color changes in the metal during the process are impressive and the iridescence of the final finish is quite attractive. ... "
" ... Beautiful to look at. ... "
" ... With the hand hammered markings on it this thing certainly looks the part once you get it seasoned up nicely. ... "
" ... Huge, beautiful, traditional wok. ... "
" ... Looks good, blue black. ... "
" ... I seasoned it and looked great, nice black bluesh color. ... "
" ... The wok itself is beautiful . ... Beautiful,shiny blue finish. ... "
Product Reliability
11years, using, last, weeks, week
+64%
-36%
" ... I've had this a month now and it works great. ... "
" ... It should last forever. ... "
" ... Great product that'll be around for years! ... "
" ... Overall, a great product worth buying that appears will last many years. ... "
" ... Only been using it for a few weeks but so far has exceeded my expectations. ... "
" ... Worked very well. ... "
Ease of Use
9easy to season, seasoning, wok, use, season
+100%
" ... It was easy to season. ... "
" ... I have to admit I was skeptical but I followed Lance’s instructions to season it which, by the way, we’re a lot easier than I thought, and now I’m crazy cooking stir fry’s as good as any Chinese restaurant! ... "
" ... Easy to prepare or season. ... "
" ... Easy to season. ... "
" ... Seasoning this wok was a breeze. ... "
" ... This wok was easy to season even though I had never done that before. ... "
" ... Is right sized for quick and easy use. ... "
" ... Seasoning was easy and straightforward. ... "
Delivery
8wok, today, condition, perfect, arrived
+100%
" ... I like this wok been using it after it arrived. ... "
" ... Just received today. ... "
" ... I received the wok and was surprised at how huge it was. ... "
" ... Just received the wok today. ... "
" ... Otherwise it could be in a perfect condition right now. ... "
" ... I just got it today I opened the box and check it it’s in excellent condition all I have to do is to season it I’m so happy thanks! ... "
" ... Received without any damage. ... "
" ... received quickly and in perfect condition ... "
Family
7small, family, gift
+71%
-29%
" ... The size is perfect for my small family. ... "
" ... Bought for son he really likes it ... "
" ... You should be asking my family. ... "
" ... He absolutely loves it ... "
Weight
6weight, wok, thing, sturdy, really
+83%
-17%
" ... This thing is heavy duty! ... "
" ... Heavy, sturdy, very well made. ... "
" ... It's solid, relatively heavy, and sturdy. ... "
" ... Sizable and heavy duty. ... "
" ... Fantastic heavy weight wok. ... "
Returns
5handle, back
-100%
" ... I requested a return and received a new one. ... "
" ... Wasted my money,how can i make a refund?pls. ... "
" ... I have to trash it. ... "
" ... Sending it back. ... "
" ... Plan on returning it because of the very loose handle. ... "
Marketplace
5pictures, wok, videos, today, seller
+100%
" ... Just received today. ... The seller answered all of my questions quickly, as well. ... "
" ... When I first bought this, it was from a 3rd party vendor. ... "
" ... Thanks for items! ... "
" ... It works as described in all the videos I watched. ... "
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