How to distinguish between true and false Zhangqiu iron pot

Zhangqiu iron pot can be judged by the inside, back and color of the pot. In fact, the arrangement of manual hammer marks in Zhangqiu iron pot is irregular and the size will be different. Because the forging process is done by hand, the pot back is uneven, not smooth and flat, and the color is similar to blue-green.

How to distinguish between true and false Zhangqiu iron pot

Zhangqiu iron pot is a traditional manual forging pot in Zhangqiu District, Jinan City, Shandong Province. Its manufacturing process is mainly divided into hot forging and cold forging, in which 12 processes, 18 heats, repeated tempering and high-temperature forging are required.

Authentic Zhangqiu iron pot was forged by craftsmen. The pot shape meets the needs of frying Chinese food, and has the advantages of natural coating-free, easy temperature control, non-stick and non-paste, which prolongs the service life of the pot.

Zhangqiu's iron smelting tradition began in the Spring and Autumn Period. By the Western Han Dynasty, there were 48 iron officials in China, including Shandong 12. According to historical records, the iron-making industry in Zhangqiu was the most prosperous in the Tang Dynasty, and blacksmiths became the most concentrated occupation of Zhangqiu craftsmen.