Real stir-fry needs heat a nonstick pan cannot survive. The Alva Forest 12-Inch Carbon Steel Wok takes it — blue carbon steel heats hard and fast, recovers instantly when cold vegetables hit the surface, and delivers the concentrated sear that gives a stir-fry its character instead of leaving it wet. It arrives pre-seasoned and ready to cook, and the patina deepens with every use into a naturally nonstick surface, with no synthetic coating to scratch or replace. The deep sloping sides let you toss properly, and the acacia wood handle stays cool. Works on gas, electric, ceramic, glass and induction. The wood handle is not oven safe, so keep this wok on the cooktop. Hand wash, dry immediately and wipe with a little oil. Made without intentionally added PFAS, PTFE or PFOA. Backed by a 10-year limited warranty, built in the Belgian tradition since 1949.