Craft Wok
The Craft Wok 731W138 is a 16‑inch round‑bottom pow wok forged from 15‑gauge (1.8 mm) carbon steel, featuring a wooden main handle and a steel helper handle. It targets professional chefs and serious home cooks who need a heavy, high‑heat wok for authentic Chinese stir‑frying, but its size and weight limit its suitability for smaller kitchens or electric stovetops.
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$72.55
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$64.95
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$58.04
Highest
$72.55
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers commend the Craft Wok’s solid carbon‑steel build, dual‑handle durability, and its ability to achieve authentic wok‑hei on gas or propane burners. However, they caution that the advertised hand‑hammered finish is only superficial and that the wok cannot be used on electric or flat‑top surfaces, limiting its applicability.
What Users Say
Home cooks and seasoned chefs alike praise the wok’s heavy, sturdy construction, large cooking area, and the ease of developing a natural non‑stick patina. Recurring complaints focus on the misleading hand‑hammered claim, the wok’s considerable weight, and the necessity of a powerful burner to avoid rust or sticking.
Common Complaints
Users frequently mention the deceptive hand‑hammered marketing, the wok’s heavy and bulky nature, the requirement for a strong gas burner, and the potential for rust or sticking if seasoning is neglected.
What People Are Saying
“Well‑made and large for home use; seasons easily; perfect for high‑heat Chinese cooking like in Beijing.”
“Handles securely attached; works well despite size.”
How It Compares
vs. Craft Wok 731W87 (16" Canton Style)
Advantages
Disadvantages
Choose the Canton style if authenticity of hammering is paramount; stick with the 731W138 for dual‑handle convenience and larger surface.
vs. Machine‑pressed budget wok (~$30 cheaper)
Advantages
Disadvantages
Opt for the budget wok if cost is critical and you can forgo the dual‑handle system; select the Craft Wok for superior build quality and handle ergonomics.
