Artisan Knives™
Forged by hand. Proven on the line.
Hand-forged by Brazilian master bladesmiths. Tested in my kitchen before they reach yours. Not production blades. Professional tools built to last generations.
The Complete Culinary House
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One culinary house, built around live fire. Tools, education, and craft from Executive Chef Mike Riddle.
From investment-grade Brazilian steel and full-grain leather to custom Santa Maria builds, professional live fire tools, and twenty plus years of technique. Every piece on this page earned its spot in the kitchen first.
Curated by Executive Chef Mike RiddleAsado Arsenal
Built for the ritual of live fire.
Tools for cooks who command live fire. Forged with intent, not picked from a catalog. The implements every serious asador reaches for.
Artisan Leather™
Patina earned with every cook.
Fire-tested aprons, knife rolls, and custom builds. Top-grain leather that earns its patina with every cook. Built for chefs who demand gear as serious as their craft.
Signature Gear
Apparel for those who carry the banner.
Hats, tees, and signature apparel for cooks who live the culinary life. Quality pieces that declare your commitment to the craft.
Custom Builds
Built for the cook who passes it down.
Santa Maria grills with brasero. Reverse-flow smokers. Competition rigs. Your specs. My experience. Built from the ground up on Long Island.
The Chef's Notebook
Twenty years on the line. Now yours.
Eighty plus professional recipes from twenty years in New York kitchens. Whole animals, cured meats, live fire, Argentine asado. One payment. Yours permanently.
The Chef's Sampler
The techniques that built the audience.
Watch the cooks that reached 2M+ on Reddit. Iron Cross Suckling Pig. Beef Rib Pastrami. Whole Roasted Duck. The Full Asado. Free to explore. Then decide if you want the rest.
Fire & Steel Chronicles
The why behind the craft.
Deep-dive articles, technique breakdowns, and culinary philosophy. Written by Executive Chef Mike Riddle. The thinking that informs every cook.
Burnt Ends Video Reels
Real cooks. Real fire. Real technique.
Restaurant techniques. Live fire mastery. Full cooks, gear in action, and quick fire tips. The work that turned twenty years on the line into a body of public craft.
The Smoke Signal
Real culinary technique. Delivered monthly.
Professional techniques, culinary traditions, and behind-the-scenes craft. No shortcuts. No entertainment. No trends. The education that separates disciplined cooks from everyone else.
The Essentials
Earned through real use. Not marketing.
The proteins, fuels, and tools that power every cook. Every brand here earned its spot through real-world use in the kitchen. Not endorsement. Not affiliate. Use.
Real Cooks. Real Fire. Real Reviews.
Real Reviews • Real Results • Real Fire
Verified Facebook Review
" I don't usually leave reviews, but I had to drop a note after getting my gear from Own The Fire. Picked up a gold knife, silver knife, the tongs, forks, and bear claws — and every single piece feels like it was made to last a lifetime. The knives are razor-sharp and balanced beautifully. This is the kind of gear that makes you look forward to firing up the pit.
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David D.
Premium Tool Collection Customer
Verified Customer Review
" Just got my custom knife from Own The Fire and I'm seriously impressed. This thing is a beast — razor sharp, perfectly balanced, and built like a tank. I've used a lot of knives over the years, but nothing comes close to this. Used it last night on a brisket and it sliced through like butter. Worth every penny.
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Anthony C.
Custom Brazilian Knife Customer
Verified Customer Review
" 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.
Custom Santa Maria Grill Customer
Verified Facebook Review
" Been using these knives for a bit now and honestly, they're solid. Super sharp, feel good in the hand, and make prep way easier. Didn't think I'd care that much, but now I use 'em every cook. Definitely a step up from the cheap ones I had before.
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Scott C.
Brazilian Knife Customer
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