OWN THE FIRE™ - A Culinary Experience
CRAFTED IN SMOKE • FORGED IN FIRE
A CULINARY EXPERIENCE

Where others settle for factory limits, legends are forged in fire. Professional precision meets primal flame mastery.

I hand-select every knife, curate every tool, and craft your dream smoker from the ground up. No mass-market gear here – just equipment built for those who understand that mastering fire is mastering culinary excellence.

Born from Obsession. Forged in Fire. Built for Masters.
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Brazilian Artisan Knives

Hand-forged by Brazilian master bladesmiths. Tested in our own kitchen before they reach yours. These aren't production knives—they're investment-grade tools built for legacy.

$195 - $995

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Gotham City Leather

Premium top-grain leather gear — aprons, knife rolls, backpacks, and custom builds — for pitmasters, chefs, and anyone who commands the flame.

$80 - $300

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The Creator's Kit

Complete starter arsenal: Brazilian knife, leather gear, Santa Maria essentials. Everything to start your fire journey.

$449 Complete Bundle

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OWN THE FIRE™

The fire doesn't bow to tools, brands, or shortcuts. It bows to those who commit.

$25 - $95

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Fire & Steel Academy

Master techniques from 20+ years in professional kitchens. Executive Chef training for serious fire cooks.

From $10/month

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Custom Builds

Dream rigs built to your exact specs. Santa Maria grills with brasero, reverse flow smokers, competition setups.

Inquiry-Based Pricing

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YOUR PIT DESERVES BETTER

This isn't just BBQ — it's craft, mastery, and the fire that builds it. The knives. The leather. The training that transforms good cooks into absolute masters.

Because gear alone doesn't make greatness. Understanding does. Every blade, every lesson, every burn in this forge exists for one reason — to push you beyond ordinary.

You've seen what average looks like. Now see what happens when everything clicks.

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NY Fire & Steel Academy - Tightened

NY FIRE & STEEL ACADEMY

Stop Hoping. Start Forging.
Never waste another $100 brisket. Never second-guess your fire again.

Join the forge where pitmasters are made, not born. Every technique battle-tested in restaurant kitchens. Every method designed to make you the pitmaster your circle calls when it matters.

Real Transformation.
Real Results.

This is where good cooks become forge masters.

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NY Fire & Steel Academy has changed my BBQ experience. I am confident and willing to take risks when I cook. The step-by-step instructions is exactly what I need in order to build my skills in front of the grill. The Fire & Steel Academy restored my faith in outdoor grilling. So straight forward. I'm ready to host in my own backyard. Get involved!
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The Fire, The Craft, The Gear

THE FIRE, THE CRAFT, THE GEAR.

This isn't just gear — it's everything I trust when the fire's hot and the pressure's on. Every knife, apron, and tool is tested in the pit before it ever makes it to you. Because if it can't stand up to real fire, it doesn't belong here.

HAND-SELECTED. BATTLE-TESTED. ZERO COMPROMISES.

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Mike Riddle working the asado pit - authentic fire mastery
Creator's Kit - Full-Grain Leather Apron + Signature Knife
JUST LAUNCHED

CREATOR'S KIT

Leather. Steel. Fire.

Built for those who live behind the flame and in front of the camera. Full-grain leather apron meets handcrafted Brazilian knife. Own the pit. Own the lens. Own the fire.

$449 $524 retail SAVE $75
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Artisan Knives - Forged in Fire | OWN THE FIRE™

Artisan Knives

Forged in Fire. Wielded with Purpose.

"Every blade we carry is hand-forged in small batches by master blacksmiths. These are not mass-market knives — they are artisan tools built for balance, precision, and fire. Each one is shaped by tradition, sealed with authenticity, and worthy of the flame."
Limited Edition
Mokume Gane Collector's Knife - OWN THE FIRE™
The Serpent's Kiss

Steel That Tells a Story

Each knife begins in the forge — steel heated, quenched, balanced, and sealed with detail that promises more than decoration: it promises mastery. Every scar, every layer, every edge is a testament to the cook who wields it.

Key Callouts

Mokume Gane layered steel construction
58–60 HRC hardness rating
Authentic gaucho blade profiles
Lifetime edge retention warranty
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Tools That Perform on Camera

Your audience notices everything. The grip. The confidence in your cuts. The way steel catches light as it glides through protein. Amateur gear tells one story. Professional tools tell yours.

These blades weren't designed for a catalog — they were forged for the fire, refined for the frame, and built to perform when it matters most.

Brazilian forged steel. Artisan handles. The kind of tools that make people stop scrolling.

Film-ready. Fire-tested. Built for creators who command respect.

Professional Fire Cooking with OWN THE FIRE™ Brazilian Artisan Knives

The Artisan Knives collection is curated to bring fire-forged tradition into your hands — tools that honor the craft while building your legacy.

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Gotham City Leather - Built for Fire | OWN THE FIRE™

From the Shadows of the City to the Heat of the Fire

"Born in the shadows of the city and built for those who command the flame, Gotham City Leather is more than gear — it's armor. Every cut, every stitch, every scar is the mark of true craftsmanship. Built exclusively for OWN THE FIRE™, this is leather that carries your story from first flame to final plate."
Handcrafted
Blade Vault Leather Knife Roll - Gotham City Leather
The Blade Vault

Leather That Works as Hard as You Do

This isn't catalog gear. Each piece is artisan-stitched from premium top-grain hides, hand-oiled for durability, and designed to pick up the marks of the fire. With time, your leather tells the story of every cook, every flame, every victory.

Key Callouts

Handcrafted from premium top-grain hides
Heat- and grease-resistant finish
Custom builds available (logos, colors, details)
Designed exclusively for OWN THE FIRE™
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Designed by Chef Mike Riddle, Gotham City Leather is where durability meets legacy. These aren't fashion pieces — they're tools, forged to last and crafted to carry your journey for years to come.

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Authentic Asado Arsenal - Tools of the Trade | OWN THE FIRE™

Authentic Asado Arsenal

Tools of the Trade

The Art of Fire, Forged for Command.

"This line ignited with a vision to bring Argentine Asado tradition to every fire. I needed tools that could move coals, carve Picanha, and plate with pride — gear as tough as the gaucho spirit. Made in partnership with artisans using traditional techniques, this gear reflects a legacy of fire-craft, not factory lines."
The Pitmaster Set - Asado Edition - OWN THE FIRE™
The Pitmaster Set

Gear as Tough as Gaucho Spirit

The Pitmaster Set evolved from late-night feasts — a teak carving board, polished 3-prong trident, and eight tasting forks for show-stopping serves. The Showstopper Kit and The Claw came from the need for grip and control, forged from injected aluminum to shred protein or steady roasts with ease.

Key Callouts

Hand-crafted by Argentine artisans
Traditional techniques, not factory lines
Built for picanha, lamb, and showmanship
Mirror-polished aluminum precision
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Hand selected by OWN THE FIRE™, the Asado Arsenal brings authentic Argentine fire tradition to your cook. These aren't just tools — they're instruments of gaucho heritage, forged for those who command the flame with pride.

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OWN THE FIRE

OWN THE FIRE. COMMAND THE FLAME.

This isn't about shirts. It isn't about gear. It's about declaring who you are when the smoke rises. The fire doesn't care about excuses — it respects only those who master it.

For the chosen few who step to the pit not as cooks, but as commanders. Who rise before dawn, stay until the embers fade, and treat every flame like a forge. This isn't merchandise — this is your armor, your crest, your banner. Proof that you don't just cook with fire. You own it.

Fire doesn't bow to excuses — only to mastery
You don't tend the flame — you command it
Respect the ritual, or be consumed by it
Every ember matters, every mark is earned
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The Firekeeper Pack
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Custom Builds Section | OWN THE FIRE™

Premium Custom Builds

"You dream it. We build it."
Santa Maria Grills • Reverse Flow Smokers • BBQ Tables

From backyard statements to competition rigs, every build is engineered to your space, your style, your standards. No packages. No compromises. Just legendary equipment built one at a time.

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Lifetime Craft
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Chef Designed
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Heavy Gauge
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Your Specs
Your neighbors have store-bought.
You'll have legendary.
Premium Custom Build - OWN THE FIRE™
Handcrafted in New York
Where Excellence Meets Fire

Built for Real People. Loved by Real Cooks.

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I love my Santa Maria style cooker from OWN THE FIRE! Mike and Co. are wonderful people and are extremely down to earth. They treated me like we were old friends. If you like supporting small businesses and appreciate craftsmanship, these are the guys you want to build your new grill or completely custom dream smoker.
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Jen N.
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