What is a Wok? Types, Uses, Materials, & More

May 31,2024

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Size: 18.5 x 5.1 inches (46.8 x 13.0 Weight: 4.9 oz (1,280 g) Material: Pot: Iron (iron nitride) Handle: Wood Made in Japan The more you use it, the

River Light Iron Frying Pan, Old Type, Kyoku, 11.0 inches (28 cm), Wok

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What Is a Wok?

The wok, like the cast iron skillet, is an iconic cooking tool for millions of people across a diverse array of cuisines around the world. While woks today tend to be mass produced from cheaply stamped metal, there is a rich legacy of artisan wok design – the work of the Cen brothers in Shanghai comes to mind - that combined beauty, function and longevity. The Smithey wok seeks to honor this legacy, with a stunning hammered form optimized for the modern home cook.

Smithey Carbon Steel Wok