text: Another significant distinction between the two brands is that Arteflame grills have air intake vents that enable smoke to burn off and reduce the amount of smoke billowing from the grill’s top. OFYR’s current models don’t have air intake vents, which is a bigger deal than you might imagine.
  Not only do Arteflame air intakes reduce the smoke billow, but they also enable flexibility while cooking. Arteflame sells grill grates that fit flush over the fire opening in the middle of the grill. This is perfect for grilling up fire-kissed steaks, chicken, burgers, and other favorites. OFYR grill openings can’t be directly covered because it would kill the fire’s oxygen source, and because of this, they only sell raised grill plate covers.
  It would be a mistake to assume that the Arteflame is just a handsome version of an old-school grill because it is more versatile than many traditional grills. Arteflame offers an impressive suite of accessories that would make any grilling enthusiast excited.
  Barbecue Grill Rotisserie: Arteflame’s Barbecue Grill Rotisserie has a cordless motor and is strong enough to turn meat as heavy as 25 lbs. The rotisserie system is made from stainless steel and will snap right on to the built-in accessory ring.
  Pizza Oven With Pizza Grate: Arteflame’s Pizza Oven creates a chamber in which heat is trapped just above the top of any pizza, which is necessary to melt the cheese and make the crispy crust oven-fired pizzas are known for. The pizza oven has stainless steel construction and comes with a unique pizza grill grate that slips onto the center of the grill and allows your pizza to cook just above the open flames.
  Grill Grate Riser: The Arteflame Grill Grate Riser enables you to lift the center grill grate away from the flame in instances where you want to control the heat. The riser can also be utilized to hold large pans without completely smothering the fire. The riser provides an extra layer of customization and versatility that makes Arteflame’s products unique.
  The body of Arteflame’s grills are crafted from American Corten steel, also called weathering steel. Corten steel is a top-tier material that can be left in the elements year-round and is very tough. A unique attribute of Corten steel is that it develops a beautiful, one-of-a-kind patina over time. Put simply, while Corten steel is expensive, it is the absolute best material for an outdoor grill and is representative of Arteflame’s quality.
  The cooktop is made from carbon steel, which is similar to cast iron. While you might be more familiar with cast iron, carbon steel is exceptionally strong. Carbon steel is excellent for cooking but can withstand uneven heat better than cast iron and withstand being dropped. While cast iron is prone to cracking, carbon steel should last a lifetime.
  Arteflame grills are proudly designed in the United States and manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio. The products are ready to ship to your door within a couple of days. Because Arteflame’s grills are made of steel, they can be quite heavy. A shipment from Arteflame can weigh over 500 lbs in total! Arteflame uses American steel and manufacturers in the Midwest before dropshipping right to your front door.
  While we think Arteflame makes one of the best grills in the world, don’t take our word for it. Here is what other customers are saying about the Classic 40:
  Review from Weston: The Arteflame is beautifully crafted and gets loads of glowing compliments in my backyard. It is definitely a show stopper to look at as well as cook on. Definitely my favorite cooker. The engineering team really spent time thinking out the design of the Arteflame. It cooks beautifully and all accessories work beautifully. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves cooking with fire, give all the food cooked in the Arteflame a wonderful hint of whatever fuel you are using to cook with. And clean up is a breeze.
  Review from Tyler: We couldn’t be more excited to have received our arteflame. We have already had a great time with our family and extended family. Everyone gets a chance to be a chef, and it makes for a great centerpiece while we all catch up! The kids now get excited to watch us “build a fire” to roast marshmallows as well. Perfect timing as fall closes in with the ideal weather for outdoor cooking. It also has made a great addition to our home esthetics as well!
  Arteflame makes the highest quality contemporary grills available, so if you plan on spending any time entertaining in your outdoor spaces, Arteflame is worth the investment. Not only are Arteflame’s grill functional and durable, but they are eye-catching conversation pieces as well.
  Like with most good things in life, the OFYR grills become more interesting with time. That is because the OFYR Classic is made with the same Corten steel as Arteflame, and it develops a unique patina as it ages.
  Just as the OFYR Classic gets better over time, most product categories improve over time. To OFYR’s detriment, Arteflame’s grills are a newer and more innovative version of OFYR’s grills. Many of the features that set Arteflame apart as an excellent grill aren’t to be found on the OFYR.
  While Arteflame grills are spun into a single piece of Corten steel, the OFYR grills are rolled and welded together from two separate pieces. The welding is professionally done on the OFYR, but it could impact the unit’s longevity. The OFYR units also lack air intake vents. This increases the amount of smoke produced in the grilling process. The other noticeable impact of this is that the available grill grates must be raised to protect the fire from being snuffed out; whereas, the Arteflame grill grate is flush with the cooktop.
  Though OFYR’s models lack many of the innovations available with Arteflame, they make for visually appealing additions to the backyard and have a few design options worth mentioning. If you’re not into the patina steel look, OFYR now sells its classic model in a black concrete as well. And if you like the patina look but want something less blunt, the OFYR Classic Storage unit has a hollowed-out base where wood can be stored before added to the fire.