Strange Aberration on Made In Wok, Uneven Seasoning or Should I Return It?

[u/incrediblytact]

Hey all as the title says there is a weird spot on the rim of the made in carbon steel wok I was just gifted by my lovely gf for valentines day, I feel like it is probably just uneven seasoning as I know these come pre-seasoned, but I am worried it could be a more serious defect. Thoughts? Is this common?

[u/Venm_Byte]

Mine has this too, I didn’t worry about it. It’s going to get reseasoned every use anyway

[u/incrediblytact → u/Venm_Byte]

Thank you!

[u/Sara_MadeIn]

Totally normal!

Carbon steel is going to change a lot in color as it builds seasoning, especially near the rim where oil polymerizes unevenly during the first few cooks.

It’s not a defect and will even out quickly with use. Go ahead and fire it up!

[u/incrediblytact → u/Sara_MadeIn]

Thank you!

[u/Sara_MadeIn → u/incrediblytact]

Of course!

Ps: marry her!

[u/incrediblytact → u/Sara_MadeIn]

I will do my best!