Has anyone had bad experience with carbon steel woks?
1817285
Got one about 5 months ago and it has been great. It hold heat and sears very well. You have to remember to season it well the first time and after every wash if using detergent. Its not as light as the aluminum wok I was using but I get a better result for stir frying from the heat the metal can hold. Actually its not very heavy as you would think a cast iron wok would be. Try it you will like it.
1817286
Carbon steel takes more effort to keep from rusting compare with stainless steel.
915207
from page 2 of the 'Gourmet BBQ System WOK' booklet. "CAUTION Using a metal spatula or spoon on the wok surface can cause damage to the porcelain-enamel finish."
1922969
Cast iron woks take a long, long time to get hot. Had one and did not like it. Steel is better and 14 inches is more than enough for two.
846222
I have had no problems with mine. I would send it back to the people I bought it from.
376954
I think you got a bad one....mine were beautiful and I have been complimented on them. Only complaint is it takes a while to figure out how to set the knife on he plate without it sliding out. Best
1485500
I have not had that experience... the Woll pots and pans are the best I have every owned...
2032597
I've been using the wok since August 2012. It is really non-stick. The wok is big enough to make soup in it and light enough for me to lift it. Unfortunately, the coated is scratched. I don't know how it happened. I probably will need to replace it.
76050
14 gauage--thickest carbon steel wok I have seen on the market. The steel underneath, on the flat bottom area is thicker and holds heat well, making this wok ideal for electrical ranges...
1899753
I haven't had any problem with mine. I would suggest contacting Worx rather than Amazon. They are the ones that made and marketed them. I think it has been discontinued but they can probably help.
1188645
Stainless steel is very corrosion resistant (meaning it should never rust with normal use and does not require seasoning), but does not transfer heat as well carbon steel. Carbon steel, though, rusts very easily, so it must be seasoned before use. This wok is carbon steel. Carbon steel woks come from the factory with some kind of rust-blocking grease rubbed over the surface. This could be the "smell" you are referring to, so I would suggest scrubbing it vigorously with a brillo pad before seasoning, to make sure you get all that nastiness off. Go to youtube.com and search for "seasoning carbon steel wok" to see a plethora of videos showing you how to season properly.
1636318
Im not sure, but if you call the Wok Shop they will help you. I called and they were very helpful.
1463322
Mine unit is the older style, so the bracket that holds the wok is different. I routinely use a 14" northern style pow wok on this and have zero issues except excess heat so I use welding gloves to protect my hands. I don't know what is up with the "soot" answer but this has never occurred with my unit so I think the other user has a problem issue with the air intake or something else.
1419070
no. at least I have not noticed. It is a very good wok and I really like it.
1319074
no we did not like this one the workmanship was bad had cracks in it. just get a lodge cast iron wok cost a bit more but works great on gas stove and last forever! gl
1165013
I think they are about the same, the issue I had was this wok rusted so badly so I can't use anymore regardless what kind of stove you are use.
158117
I haven't, bought about five of these by now and never had a problem. I usually buy them at Costco but they were out of them when I needed a new one. Good luck!
435778
No. This wok is not as good as it promised. it start to stick after one or two months