I added another vintage wok to the collection, this time the newer post-1977 version. When I pulled it out of the box, I could immediately tell it was slightly different than the older version. The newer wok felt heavier and flexed less. Some quick measurements confirmed the newer wok is 1.2mm thick with 6mm handles while the older wok is .8mm thick with 5mm handles. The newer wok weighed in at about 6.8 lbs while the older wok weighs 6.4 lbs. Here are some pics of the boxes and differences in brackets. Now that I’ve handled both, I believe the latter version is the better of the two.
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