This is the 2nd one of these I have owned and was very impressed with my first (and so-far with my 2nd as well). To be honest, I’m kind of surprised to see some negative reviews about these woks, but maybe I shouldn’t be. In my experience, non-stick pans see tons and tons of abuse by the average user. Did you know, by the way, that pans typically come with instructions that, apparently, most people don’t read? Well it turns out that non-stick pans can be a bit finicky when it comes to heat control - specifically in terms of over heating, and much more specifically when over heating an empty pan! Overheating this wok when it is empty will be detrimental to its lifespan, finish, form (see flat bottom vs warped) and your overall satisfaction with the product! Also of note, no matter how often you see non-stick pans that say you can use metal utensils in them, don’t do it! It will decrease the lifespan and damage the finish over time. If you take care of this wok, it will give you many years of excellent service. Will it last forever, no! Cast iron, stainless, and spun carbon steel have more potential for longevity. However, if any of these other materials had a non-stick finish, you’d be in the same boat. The non-stick wears out eventually, then it’s time to buy a new one, no biggie! Take care of it, and kindly educate others in the house on how to use it properly, and it should be around for a while without any pealing, chipping, scratching, warping, etc. Happy cooking! UPDATE 2/27/22 Due to some of the negative reviews I have seen regarding this item and it’s longevity, I thought that it might be good to post an update. Simply put, this wok is still going strong, without any signs of warping, chipping, flaking, or pitting, or anything else (and I do use this on my electric stove’s highest temperature setting at least twice weekly). As noted above, if you want this to last, treat it right! If you don’t take care of it, it will not last long at all. Don’t heat it long (or at all) if it’s empty. Don’t use metal utensils on it. DO let it cool to room temperature before washing it. Don’t use abrasive cleaners. This is a fantastic non-stick wok that I would highly recommend to anyone, but especially to those with glass-top stoves.
