Kalamazoo Kamado

HeavyG

I see Kalamazoo has entered the kamado market. I guess if you already have a $25,000 Kalamazoo gas grill another $6K for their kamado is no big deal.

https://gearpatrol.com/2019/09/25/kalamazoo-gourmet-kamado-grill/#1

fishlessman

would like to see it at 1200 degrees, that ss is gonna buckle good on the interior

HeavyG

fishlessman said:

would like to see it at 1200 degrees, that ss is gonna buckle good on the interior

You think it's not likely that they have tested and engineered for that?

Fred19Flintstone

fishlessman said:

would like to see it at 1200 degrees, that ss is gonna buckle good on the interior

Maybe it’s got asbestos internals or something?

stlcharcoal

I dont get how you'll get enough airflow through with those two little intakes and two little exhausts.  That's like draft door half open and daisy wheel petals only.

GregW

I knew this was going to be expensive before I opened the thread.

Lit

stlcharcoal said:

I dont get how you'll get enough airflow through with those two little intakes and two little exhausts.  That's like draft door half open and daisy wheel petals only.

The PK grill has small vents also but get hot still. 

Tspud1

what purpose would you need 1200 degrees

caliking

For that kind of coin, I’d be looking at a Komodo

HeavyG

caliking said:

For that kind of coin, I’d be looking at a Komodo

Ditto.

That one day when I reach into a pants pocket and unexpectedly find a spare roll of Benjamins buying my ultimate grill - the KK 32" Big Bad - Matte Black Pebble - is a no brainer decision.

fishlessman

Tspud1 said:

what purpose would you need 1200 degrees

have cooked many 53 second pizzas at 1200 dome temps

fishlessman

HeavyG said:

fishlessman said:

would like to see it at 1200 degrees, that ss is gonna buckle good on the interior

You think it's not likely that they have tested and engineered for that?

thats not a good choice of materials at those temps, a sales guy chose the material, not an engineer.

fishlessman

does it hold more lump than shown, thats not much for an extended cook or even a turkey cook

caliking

At 1200F... what extended cook??

dbCooper

fishlessman said:

does it hold more lump than shown, thats not much for an extended cook or even a turkey cook

The manufacturers website states 5 hours of cooking time per pound of charcoal, then they indicate it holds at least 8 pounds.  The three level fire grate system seems interesting.

https://kalamazoogourmet.com/products/shokunin-kamado-grill/

HeavyG

fishlessman said:

HeavyG said:

fishlessman said:

would like to see it at 1200 degrees, that ss is gonna buckle good on the interior

You think it's not likely that they have tested and engineered for that?

thats not a good choice of materials at those temps, a sales guy chose the material, not an engineer.

The firebox of my Karubecue is stainless steel and after many roaring. flames-shooting-high, log fueled fires it has never wrinkled, crinkled, buckled, or warped.

At least not yet anyways.

mahenryak

fishlessman said:

would like to see it at 1200 degrees, that ss is gonna buckle good on the interior

You got me curious.  I found this reference in a review:

Weighing more than 200 pounds, the Shokunin is constructed of 304-grade stainless steel. The mass of the metal and the two inches of insulation built into the design retains interior heat to more than 1200° Fahrenheit, yet keeps the grill’s exterior cool to the touch. The grill is accented with an ipe wood frame and handles, giving it a furniture-like quality. Accessory shelves and trays clip onto the frame for convenience.

https://coolmaterial.com/food-drink/kalamazoo-gourmet-shokunin-kamado-grill/