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YAMADA Hammered flat bottomed carbon steel wok (thickness 1.6mm)
KAMA-ASA is an Authorized Distributor of Yamada Kogyosho
This hammered wok is a product directly sourced by KAMA-ASA as an official distributor of Yamada Kogyosho. We handle everything from sourcing to sales with care, so you can buy with complete peace of mind.
To help you enjoy your wok for years to come, we also offer repairs and ongoing support after purchase. (Available in Japan only)
Product Features
A Carbon Steel Wok: Perfect for Stir-Frying
The wok is an essential tool in Chinese cooking. We can credit this to its material and its shape.
Made of carbon steel, it's great for high heat cooking and retains heat well, making it perfect for stir-frying.
Because it is deeper than a standard frying pan, woks are also great for deep-frying and boiling, and you can cook a lot of food at a time.
This type is flat-bottomed, so it's more stable on home kitchen stoves and is even compatible with induction cooktops.
Yamada Kogyosho
Hammered thousands of times, this wok is exceptionally durable and built to last a lifetime. In addition, the textured surface created by the hammering helps oil blend in smoothly. Perfect for stir-frying and searing, it works seamlessly in both professional and home kitchens.
The wok is made with a thick 2.3 mm iron plate that distributes heat gently and evenly to bring out the full flavor of your ingredients.
Three Key Features of the Hammered Wok
Hammering Technique
Made using a traditional hammering technique, this wok is shaped from a single iron sheet, struck thousands of times. This intensive process compacts the iron structure, making it exceptionally strong and durable. The resulting micro-textured surface absorbs and holds oil better, becoming naturally non-stick and easier to cook with over time.
The striking points are finely adjusted by skilled artisans, giving the pan a finish unique to Yamada Kogyosho.
No Artificial Coating to Remove
Our custom lacquer-free wok eliminates the need for pre-burning.
Most carbon steel woks are coated with a protective lacquer to prevent rust in transit, which must be burned off before your first use.
With our wok, you can skip this complex step. Simply wash the wok, season it with oil, and it’s ready to use right away.
High Heat Retention
At 1.6mm thick, this carbon steel wok is thicker than standard woks. This extra thickness makes it much more durable and improves its heat retention.
Since it holds high heat so well, food is less likely to stick to the pan—allowing you to get great results even on home stoves with lower heat output.
How to Choose a Wok
Start by Choosing the Size
The first thing to decide is the size, not the thickness.
If the wok is too small for the amount you want to cook, ingredients will spill out, and if it’s too large, it will be heavier than necessary.
When preparing main dishes for 2-3 people, a 30cm wok is recommended; for 1-2 people, a 24-27cm wok is ideal.
We also recommend that you check whether you can lift your desired size comfortably with one hand. Once you decide on the size, you can decide on the ideal thickness.
If You Want Better Heat Retention, Choose 1.6mm Thickness
The thicker the wok, the more heat it retains, making it less likely to lose temperature when ingredients are added. Many issues with food sticking to carbon steel tools are due to these sharp drops in temperature.
The 1.6mm thickness wok has high heat retention, allowing for quick stir-frying while maintaining high temperatures, making it effective even on home stoves with limited heat output.
For those who want to make the most out of their stir-fry, we recommend the 1.6mm thickness.
If You Want a Lighter Wok, Choose 1.2mm Thickness
Carbon steel woks are susceptible to corrosion if left unused and stored away for long periods.
If the weight makes you hesitant to use it often, we recommend the 1.2mm thickness.
For the same 30cm size, the 1.6mm thickness weighs about 1,300g, whereas the 1.2mm thickness weighs about 940g. This is nearly the same weight as a 27cm wok at 1.6mm (about 1,000g), allowing you to handle a whole size larger with ease.
Since adding ingredients makes the wok even heavier, the 1.2mm thickness is ideal for those who cook in larger batches or who don't feel confident about tossing food in the pan.
VIDEO
Fried Rice with Yamada Kogyosho's Wok
Product Details
Specifications
- Size
- 27cm (for 2 servings): Diameter 27cm, Total length 42cm, Height 9cm
30cm (for 2-3 servings): Diameter 30cm, Total length 45cm, Height 9cm - Weight
- 27cm: about 1kg
30cm: about 1.3kg
*Weight may vary slightly between individual products. - Heat source
- Usable with gas, electric, and induction stoves
- Material
- Carbon steel
- Origin
- Kanagawa, Japan
Precautions
- The handle will become hot, so please use an oven mitt or dry towel while cooking with it.
- Please note that minor scratches or stains may occur during the manufacturing process, but they pose no functional problems.
- Since the hammered pattern varies for each piece, we ask for your understanding that each wok will have a unique appearance.
- Please also note that there may be slight individual variations in size due to manufacturing reasons, and specific size requests cannot be accommodated.
- Being a carbon steel product, it is susceptible to rusting.
- Because it does not feature a Teflon or non-stick coating, food may stick on occasion.
- When you first use the wok, ingredients may turn slightly dark or gray; this is caused by iron carbides and is completely safe to continue using. If it concerns you, please re-season the pan.
- Be sure to read the instruction manual carefully before use.
Regarding Product Quality
- Due to the manufacturing process, there may be small variations in color and minor scratches.
- The surface irregularities are due to the unique hammering process of Yamada Kogyosho and are not considered product defects.
- The handle is welded to the pan, so there may be visible weld marks on some products.
Before First Use
- The Yamada Kogyosho products sold in our store are not coated with rust-preventive varnish, so burning-in is not required before first use.
- Wash thoroughly with neutral dish soap only for the first use. After washing, place it over heat to evaporate all moisture completely.
- Be sure to season the wok before use.
- ＜How to Season＞
Pour a generous amount of oil into the wok and fry vegetable scraps (such as green onion roots or celery leaves) over low heat for about 5 to 10 minutes, making sure the oil coats the entire inner surface.
Note: After seasoning, you may notice some black residue on the work. This is carbonized material from the carbon steel surface and is harmless to your health. If it bothers you, simply wash and repeat the seasoning process.
Care Instructions
- After use, we recommend washing the wok with only water or water with a gentle brush, no soap. Using soap can damage the seasoning that's adhered to the steel.
- Any residue left behind can cause corrosion, so please ensure all remaining food, such as burnt food, sauce, or salt, are thoroughly washed away.
*We also recommend avoiding metal brushes as much as possible, as they can cause scratches. - Carbon steel tools are very susceptible to rust, so after washing, please wipe off any moisture and set the pan back on the stove to heat. Reheating the pan to evaporate moisture is the only way to ensure all the water is gone. *Do not heat for too long; just enough to dry.
- If only wiped dry, moisture may remain, leading to rust. Allow the wok to cool sufficiently and store it in a cool, dry place.
FAQ
Yes, you can order items not listed online. Please feel free to contact us using the inquiry form.
Yes, we offer a fee-based gift wrapping at JPY660 per set (tax included). To request a gift wrapping, please contact us using the inquiry form.
Yes, but for online orders, we offer a free engraving service for knives only. Please select the desired engraving option, enter text and add the knife to cart. Engraving for products other than knives is only available at our physical store at Kappabashi, Tokyo.
Please feel free to contact us using the inquiry form. We are happy to make a quotation for your order. It would be helpful if you could first tell us the delivery address and the desired due date so that we can proceed smoothly.
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Delivery preferences
ONLY available within JAPAN. For fastest shipping, please select "No specified date." If knife engraving is requested, delivery date cannot be specified. Shipment will be within 7–10 days from order.