Woks & Stirfry Pans

I own a traditional 14" carbon steel and a 12" nonstick wok of another brand. I wanted a 14" nonstick since the 12" just always seem too small. I chose this Circulon wok based on its size and the reviews. This is a very solid wok and the nonstick surface is awesome! Here are my pros and cons. Pros: It heats evenly and can withstand the high gas heat of my stove to help create "wok-hey" that's pretty close to the carbon steel. Amazing! I mentioned nonstick surface is awesome! It's replaced my nonstick frying pan for over-easy and scrambled eggs because it only needs a few drops oil to keep everything nonstick and sliding free! Clean up is a breeze too. I've made sugary sticky dishes that cleans right up without any fuss. Amazing! The size of the wok is perfect for stir frying. Plenty of room to move food around without worrying about things flying out of the side. Problem solved! But the size can also be a con (see below). Cons: The main reason why I gave this 4 stars and not 5 was because the design of the long handle is a bit flawed. The design makes it awkward when gripping the handle while stir-frying. The hand has a tendency to slip further down the handle to the narrow part where the silicone protection ends and the metal gets extremely hot! It would have been better if the silicone went further down or Circulon made a heat-resistant long handle. Or even better, make it into the smaller loop handle like the other side and more heat-resistant. Either way, Circulon has to do a better job in making the entire handle heat proof. I get around this by using a pot holder on the handle to protect my hand. It's a little heavy so if you flip your food, you'll need both hands (use pot holders!). I don't mind the weight so much but it could be a concern for those without a lot of arm strength. The wok should be handwash only. Again, not an issue with me since I always handwash my nonsticks. But the nonstick surface is so easy to clean, I don't really see this as a problem. Like I mentioned before, this wok is large, a good and a bad. Some might have difficulty storing it or cleaning it in a small sink. Not problems for me but it should be pointed out. Overall, I love this wok and thoroughly enjoy cooking with it even with the cons, which are minor for me. Makes me want to buy more Circulon Elite nonstick pans. If you have the room to store this, I highly recommend this wok."..."  Read more

Anolon Products are always good. I own many and always happy with the performance, quality and style. I cook often and this Wok is a great addition to your cookware. Heats evenly, makes cooking a pleasure and the clean-up is a snap."..."  Read more

Love the wok. It is the right size for my needs. I use it to make Asian noodles recipe and easy to clean. Most of all, it looks elegant on a buffet table. I will definitely recommend it to others."

I have had my pan for years and just bought a second one to have on hand. Bought it for my son as well. I use it for sauteing as well as stir-fry."