Should I be able use a metal wok spatula on a seasoned wok?

After a couple months of cooking with a wok my uncle gave me because he didn't use it, I was very pleased to see it seemed to be developing a nice patina.

I cook with it, soak for a few minutes if necessary after eating, then wash with my normal sponge after I rinse the soap out of the sponge. Then I rub a tsp or two of peanut oil into it and heat until smoking before putting it away.

My understanding is that most traditional Chinese cooking uses metal wok spatulas. But when I bought one and used it this happened.

Am I doing something wrong with my seasoning? Or should I be using a wooden wok spatula?

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Quick Answer about "Should I be able use a metal wok spatula on a seasoned wok?"

?Use and Care?- Our wok come to you pre-seasoned so you can have a head start of the seasoning game. However, continues use and care is required to strengthen and build up the patina (seasoning). It is also fine to use metal spatula for cooking. Visit our video and store for more instruction and tutorial video.

Can you use metal utensils on a seasoned wok?

You can use metal utensils with a carbon steel wok, not just wood and silicone, but it must always be thoroughly dried, to prevent rusting.

Is it OK to use metal spatula on wok?

As long as it doesn't have a nonstick coating, I think you'll be fine. The Wok Shop in San Francisco, my source for a lot of wok wisdom, routinely sells metal turners with their woks, which I use much of the time.

Is it OK to use a metal spatula on a carbon steel wok?

Can you use metal spatulas on cast iron? Yes, but with a couple caveat. Ideally, you should always season your cast iron before you use it, but if you're using brand-new, unseasoned cast iron or a pan that you've only just seasoned, you should use gentle silicone or bamboo cooking utensils.

Can seasoning be scraped off my carbon steel wok with a stainless steel wok spatula?

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