--- product_id: 217726180 title: "21-9972, Carbon Steel Classic Series Carbon Steel Wok Set, 4-Piece (Black)" brand: "joyce chen" price: "$360.71" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Joyce Chen" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/217726180-21-9972-carbon-steel-classic-series-carbon-steel-wok-set store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Flat bottom for stable, oil-efficient stir-frying 1.5mm carbon steel gauge for rapid heat-up Lightweight yet durable design at 3.24 lbs 21-9972, Carbon Steel Classic Series Carbon Steel Wok Set, 4-Piece (Black) **Brand:** joyce chen **Price:** $360.71 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Elevate your stir-fry game with the wok that means business! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 21-9972, Carbon Steel Classic Series Carbon Steel Wok Set, 4-Piece (Black) by joyce chen - **How much does it cost?** $360.71 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/217726180-21-9972-carbon-steel-classic-series-carbon-steel-wok-set) ## Best For - joyce chen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted joyce chen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sleek Stability:** Flat-bottom design keeps your wok balanced on any gas or electric stove—no extra accessories needed. - • **Eco-Friendly Cooking:** Wide top and curved interior reduce oil usage, making your meals healthier and guilt-free. - • **All-in-One Culinary Kit:** Includes bamboo spatula, dome lid, and recipe booklet—everything to elevate your home cooking game. - • **Heat Mastery in Minutes:** Carbon steel construction ensures lightning-fast, even heating for perfect stir-fries every time. - • **Effortless Control & Comfort:** Ergonomic solid birch wood handles stay cool and detachable for versatile oven use. ## Overview The Joyce Chen 21-9972 Classic Series Carbon Steel Wok Set is a professional-grade, 14-inch wok crafted from lightweight 1.5mm carbon steel for rapid, even heating. Its flat bottom ensures stability on gas and electric stovetops, while solid birch wood handles provide comfort and oven compatibility. This 4-piece set includes a dome lid, bamboo spatula, and recipe booklet, designed to promote healthier, oil-efficient cooking with a durable, easy-to-season surface. ## Description Instead of going out for dinner, stay in and make a healthy tofu and vegetable stir-fry or Szechwan beef and broccoli stir-fry using this four-piece wok set. The collection includes a wok that measures 14 inches in diameter, a dome lid for the wok, a 12-inch bamboo spatula, and a booklet with delicious recipe ideas. The well-designed wok features a curved cooking interior that promotes proper stir-frying, while its wide top and narrow bottom allow for frying with less oil than with a straight-sided pan. Simply heat the oil; add any favorite combination of fresh vegetables, tofu, or meat; then keep things moving with the long-handled spatula. Made of 1-1/2 mm gauge carbon steel, the wok heats quickly and evenly, and its smooth interior requires seasoning before use. The wok's steel lid with a cool-touch knob also provides a nonstick surface for easy cleaning, and its birch wood handles--one long and an opposite helper handle--stay cool to the touch for added comfort and convenience. Safe for use on either gas or electric cooktops, the flat-bottomed wok should be hand washed and dried thoroughly before storing. The collection comes gift-boxed, making it a nice choice for a housewarming or birthday present. What's in the Box: 14-inch carbon-steel wok Nonstick steel dome lid 12-inch bamboo spatula Recipe booklet Review: High quality product - High quality and as expected Review: Took hours to clean the first time. Then worked fine. - I'm writing this the day I opened the box. It was trivial to assemble, although it took a few tries before the handle would go on all the way. The instructions say that, before use, you should clean it by boiling water in it for 5 to 7 minutes, and then scrub with hot soapy water and a scouring pad. I didn't follow the instructions to the word. I had "Bon Ami" cleansing powder, so I tried that first. I did a lot of scrubbing and the sides of the wok felt like metal, but the bottom was still slick like plastic. I boiled water in it twice. I didn't let it sit for "5 to 7 minutes" (I probably should have read the directions closer). It stank and got dark streaks on it. It was weird. It still stank after the second boil. Online instructions said to heat it, without water in it. Just heat the metal until the factory coating burned off. I had the large gas burner on high and it took a while. The wok turned bronze, then brown, then bluish. It really stank. You want your windows open and the stove's exhaust fan on. I used the Bon Ami powder on it after that. Some of the blue came off on the bottom. It was taking sooooo long and I was making little progress, so I just gave up. I put some oil in the pan and seasoned it. (I burned the oil and set off the fire alarm ... I do not recommend imitating me there.) I then made fried rice. It worked fine. It didn't stink and it cleaned up well afterwards. I think I'm going to like this pan. My only complaint so far, besides the 2+ hours to clean it, is that the short-handle doesn't stick out away from the pan. The handle is up and above the pan. That means that the handle gets warm while on the burner. You'll need an oven mitt whenever you want to use that second handle. But I'll live with that. It wasn't a very expensive pan. ## Features - Turn up the heat—designed to withstand high-temperature cooking - Season before use, and season regularly for optimum use - Lighweight 1.5mm carbon steel gauge is stronger, lighter, and thinner than most traditional compositions - Flat bottom stays balanced on stove tops without extra accessories - Solid birch wood handle (plus helper handle) can be removed for oven use ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002AQSWNE | | Best Sellers Rank | #735,025 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #1,311 in Woks | | Brand | Joyce Chen | | Capacity | 14 Cubic Inches | | Coating Description | Uncoated | | Colour | black | | Compatible Devices | Gas | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 3,558 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Carbon Steel | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00048002219723 | | Handle Material | Wood | | Has Nonstick Coating | No | | Included Components | Joyce Chen 21-9972, Classic Series Carbon Steel Wok Set, 4-Piece | | Is Oven Safe | No | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Type Name | Joyce Chen 21-9972, Classic Series Carbon Steel Wok Set, 4-Piece | | Item Weight | 3.24 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Joyce Chen | | Manufacturer Part Number | J21-9972 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year warranty | | Material | Carbon Steel | | Metal Type | Carbon Steel | | Model Name | joyce | | Model number | J21-9972 | | OutputCapacity | 14 Cubic Inches | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Product Features | Gas Stovetop Compatible | | Recommended Uses For Product | Stir-frying, searing, oven cooking | | Shape | cylinder (flat bottom and sloping sides) | | Special Feature | Gas Stovetop Compatible | | Specific Uses For Product | Versatile cooking methods and stovetop compatibility | | UPC | 802193034318 716080044604 780851140475 791810237549 702916420599 801210947761 048002219723 700516987511 643749725072 735343560835 887657912036 743724550030 797267854995 702785958926 724137543918 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Joyce Chen - **Material:** Carbon Steel - **Special Feature:** Gas Stovetop Compatible - **Colour:** black - **Capacity:** 14 Cubic Inches - **Compatible Devices:** Gas - **Product Care Instructions:** Hand Wash Only - **Handle Material:** Wood - **Item Weight:** 3.24 Pounds - **Is Oven Safe:** No ## Images ![21-9972, Carbon Steel Classic Series Carbon Steel Wok Set, 4-Piece (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614ewBwCk0L.jpg) ![21-9972, Carbon Steel Classic Series Carbon Steel Wok Set, 4-Piece (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81chWa6-3LL.jpg) ![21-9972, Carbon Steel Classic Series Carbon Steel Wok Set, 4-Piece (Black) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AX3vEi14L.jpg) ![21-9972, Carbon Steel Classic Series Carbon Steel Wok Set, 4-Piece (Black) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51P0ed-p6lL.jpg) ![21-9972, Carbon Steel Classic Series Carbon Steel Wok Set, 4-Piece (Black) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tKD3WQ09L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I have an induction cooktop. Can someone please tell me if a magnet will stick to the bottom of the wok?** A: I use this wok on a counter-top induction cooker. Works perfectly. **Q: What is the flat bottom diameter(what comes in contact with stove top)?** A: 5 and 1/2 inches of flat surface **Q: Can it stay level on a regular stove top? I am a bit concerned about the round bottom (as opposed to a flat bottom)** A: http://www.amazon.com/Whirlpool-W10216179-Wok-Ring/dp/B0049IBXYQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1389104132&sr=8-7&keywords=wok+ring A regular wok ring didn't work for me, but someone gave me one of these, a Whirlpool Wok Ring (I don't know if the link is allowed, if not just search for it on Amazon.) A round bottom is MUCH better than a flat bottom when it comes to woking. If you need to know why, I can write you the 10+ page answer. **Q: Is the cooking surface nonstick or plain carbon steel?** A: Plain carbon steel ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality product *by I***I on 5 August 2019* High quality and as expected ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Took hours to clean the first time. Then worked fine. *by M***S on 14 May 2021* I'm writing this the day I opened the box. It was trivial to assemble, although it took a few tries before the handle would go on all the way. The instructions say that, before use, you should clean it by boiling water in it for 5 to 7 minutes, and then scrub with hot soapy water and a scouring pad. I didn't follow the instructions to the word. I had "Bon Ami" cleansing powder, so I tried that first. I did a lot of scrubbing and the sides of the wok felt like metal, but the bottom was still slick like plastic. I boiled water in it twice. I didn't let it sit for "5 to 7 minutes" (I probably should have read the directions closer). It stank and got dark streaks on it. It was weird. It still stank after the second boil. Online instructions said to heat it, without water in it. Just heat the metal until the factory coating burned off. I had the large gas burner on high and it took a while. The wok turned bronze, then brown, then bluish. It really stank. You want your windows open and the stove's exhaust fan on. I used the Bon Ami powder on it after that. Some of the blue came off on the bottom. It was taking sooooo long and I was making little progress, so I just gave up. I put some oil in the pan and seasoned it. (I burned the oil and set off the fire alarm ... I do not recommend imitating me there.) I then made fried rice. It worked fine. It didn't stink and it cleaned up well afterwards. I think I'm going to like this pan. My only complaint so far, besides the 2+ hours to clean it, is that the short-handle doesn't stick out away from the pan. The handle is up and above the pan. That means that the handle gets warm while on the burner. You'll need an oven mitt whenever you want to use that second handle. But I'll live with that. It wasn't a very expensive pan. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing wok when you know how to use one! *by C***E on 30 September 2021* I bought this as my main wok to cook inside using an Iwatani 35FW Butane Portable stove (which is also awesome by the way), and it is just perfect! I've properly cleaned it with a scrubbing pad and soap, and then heated it using my butane stove (outside, it'll smoke) until the whole thing became light blue. I made sure to cover the wooden handles with aluminium foil to prevent them from scorching. I let it cool a bit and then applied a thin coat of canola oil inside and outside and wiped it as thin as possible with a paper towel. I started the burner again and let the oil burn out (until it's no longer smoking). I wiped again, and then fried some scallions and fresh ginger until brown, and wiped it clean again with the paper towel. As others mentioned, the rivets of the handles did become a bit loose from the heat expansion, but there's an easy fix: All you need is to gently hammer them flat against an anvil or bench vice until it's tight again. Be careful not to hammer the wok, and be gentle because the rivets will flatten easily. I did that for both the handles and they are no longer giggling. I don't expect them to move again now that they've been tempered, but we'll see. ## Frequently Bought Together - JOYCE CHEN Classic Series 14-Inch Uncoated Carbon Steel Wok Set with Lid and Birch Handles, 4 Pieces - The Wok: Recipes and Techniques - FJNATINH Spatula & Ladle Wok Tool Set, 14.2-15 inches Wok Utensils, Stainless Steel Wok Spatula --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/217726180-21-9972-carbon-steel-classic-series-carbon-steel-wok-set](https://www.desertcart.us/products/217726180-21-9972-carbon-steel-classic-series-carbon-steel-wok-set) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-23*