ORIGINS OF THE KING KAMADO: For over 3,000 years in every part of the world our ancestors used clay pots to smoke, grill, cook and prepare their food. Over time, generations refined the simple clay cook pot by experimenting with its shape, materials, flue design and venting, in their search for the ideal design to lock in the savory flavors of cooked meats and vegetables. During this evolution, the Japanese adapted and refined clay cook pots for rice cooking, calling them Mushikamado. In the 60's the Mushikamado was further refined for general grilling and smoking and imported to the US by a commercial pilot who coined the product name "KAMADO". Kamado has since become synonymous with ceramic cookers, grills, ovens and fireplaces, all based on the ancient clay pot cooker design. The KING Kamado builds on this heritage with state-of-the-art materials, new ergonomic & safety features, and a fresh design aesthetic resetting the standard for perfection and quality in ceramic cookers. DESIGN, ERGONOMIC AND SAFETY FEATURES Safety Lid Shock The exclusive Lid Shock (patent pending) solves the age old problem of lid breakage when traditional lids are dropped. Fabricated of 304 Stainless Steel the Lid Shock guarantees a soft lid landing. 19.5" 304 Stainless Steel Cooking Grid We offer a larger cooking grid to accommodate your entire meal when cooking. Instead of traditional porcelain coated cooking grids that do not stand the test of time, our 304 Stainless Steel grids allow for quick and easy cleaning, and will not deteriorate over years of use. Bamboo Preparation Surfaces All KING Kamado's come standard with bamboo side cooking preparation surfaces. We chose bamboo for its natural beauty, inherent antimicrobial feature, and that it is one of our most "green" renewable resources. The shelves are designed to quickly fold down when not in use and are removable for in-home cleaning with a simple quick release mechanism. To ensure ultimate strength and durability the surfaces are reinforced with bar stock 304 Stainless Steel. REQUEST MORE INFORMATION RETURN TO PRODUCT PAGE