Product DescriptionThis flat-bottomed wok is an essential tool for those who like low maintenance authentic Asian cooking. The wok is made of heavy duty carbon steel for quick and even heat distribution. The stay-cool ergonomic handle and helper handle are securely riveted to the wok; the long handle has an integral hanging hook for easy storage. Made from 1.8 mm gauge carbon steel. Hand wash only.
What Others Say
That lacquer is so darned hard to get off
Ok - I have to say that other than the lacquer this wok is a great asset to any kitchen. But the instructions to get off the lacquer were simply inadequate. Take a look at the other Typhoon product and you'll see what I mean - [...] - it's easier for some than for others. We tried to followed the instructions but the lacquer just didn't want to budge.
Thanks to whoever posted about boiling 10 black tea bags in there as we did that out of desperation and then attacked it with one of those green plastic abrasive 3M scrubbing pads (nowhere near as mean as steel wool of course). Finally the plastic coating started to break up and lift off, though it's a lot of initial hassle.
Just posting this here in case it helps ... Read More
The best flat bottom wok
I bought this wok because of several reasons:
1. The price was right. How can you go wrong for under 20 bucks?
2. I was getting tired of my round bottom wok sliding all over the place, whether I used it on my gas stove-top or on the turkey fryer base.
3. I liked the fact that I had finally found a wok with composite handles. They stand up much better to heat than the wooden ones.
4. The handles were very securely riveted to the pan. I can't stand it when I have to tighten a handle to ANY pan while I'm in the middle of using it.
5. It looked so well constructed. I've had my share of hand-hammered woks before, but this one has concentric rings all up and down the sides. What I like most about this is that I ... Read More
