Kirameki Iron Woks — Made in Japan

Kirameki is a Japanese cookware brand specialising in pure iron woks and frying pans made in Tsubamesanjo, Niigata — one of Japan's most respected metalworking regions. Each wok is made from 99.7% pure iron and built for high-heat cooking, offering faster heat response and better weight balance than traditional cast iron.

Pure iron and cast iron suit different cooking styles. Pure iron woks like Kirameki's heat up faster, weigh considerably less, and respond more quickly when you adjust the flame — which matters a lot in stir-fry cooking. Cast iron holds heat longer and suits low, slow cooking better. For wok cooking specifically, pure iron is generally the preferred choice among both home cooks and professional chefs.

Nitriding is an industrial hardening process that diffuses nitrogen into the iron surface at high temperature, creating a rust-resistant layer without any coating or chemical additive. It's the same process used in aerospace components. On a wok, it means better rust protection, a harder surface, and less intensive seasoning maintenance compared to untreated iron.

Yes. All Kirameki iron woks in this collection are compatible with induction cooktops, as well as gas, electric, and ceramic cooktops.

The standard Double Fibre Line woks benefit from an initial seasoning before first use — heating the pan with a thin layer of oil a few times to build up a natural non-stick patina. The Nitriding Processing models come pre-treated, which reduces the upkeep needed, though building up seasoning over time still improves cooking performance.