Factory seconds are products that are still in complete working order, they’ve simply been set aside because of minor cosmetic imperfections—say, a scuff or scratch or a speckle in the coating. The beauty of factory seconds is that since they’re still completely functional, we can sell them to you at a great rate (usually a fraction of full price), as long as you know they might have a superficial flaw. Our full-sized Hammered Carbon Steel Wok is the first Milk Street product we’re offering as factory seconds; they’re a steal, so they'll go quick.
The typical wok is lousy for home cooking. With a round bottom that doesn’t heat on a flat American burner, poorly conductive steel and low-quality construction, most woks don’t perform well enough to be worth the storage space. That’s why we designed the Milk Street Hammered Wok specifically for American home cooks. After dozens of hours testing 10 woks of varying shapes, sizes and materials, we understand the features that make a great wok. Our redesigned 13-inch wok has high-quality construction, oversized handles for better control, a special dimpled surface for nonstick cooking and a tight-fitting tempered glass lid. It will last a lifetime, and it’s guaranteed to improve your day-to-day cooking.