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Hand-hammered vs machine made woks

takadi

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takadi

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I read here and there that hand-hammered woks last longer and are structurally more durable. Other than this claim and the authenticity of the hand-hammered wok, is there really any difference?

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I read here and there that hand-hammered woks last longer and are structurally more durable. Other than this claim and the authenticity of the hand-hammered wok, is there really any difference?

The differences I've found: the hand hammered ones are pretty (mine shows the wood grain of the mould on the outside. And it seems to be made thicker on the bottom than on the sides. This improves its balance .... it wobbles, but it tends to stay put.

I got mine at a chinese restaurant supply store for under $20 ... just a few bucks more than the machine made ones.

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