I had a wok with a lid and never used the lid, so was shopping for one without a lid. Wok's seem to come in a large variety of materials and sizes so narrowing down choices was first. I decided to go by lowest price up and fairly quickly found this wok. I figured it had to be on the small size given the price but it's a generous size. Love the handles, the way they are shaped and the soft material covering them. Easy to care for and easy to use, this wok is perfect for me.