For some people it’s ethics. They want the worker to be paid directly. It’s like buying from your local small business vs Amazon. Yeah it’s gonna cost more, and it might take longer to get it. But it is far better than supporting a corporation that potentially abuses and underpays workers.

Oh yeah. I forgot our wok is carbon steel.

I don’t use non stick at all any more. Fry, sauté, poach, slow cook all cast iron. I love them for browning then putting in the oven. I also have a set of cusinart stainless 3 ply. They work for induction and I use those for boiling and poaching and even quick fry. Once you really get the hang of your heat control it won’t stick even eggs.