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To our loyal customers
and users of the original
Japanese Kamado/Hibachi
Thank you for your order of
replacement parts to your Kamado and the use of our products for so many
years. In order to furnish answers to your frequently asked questions
(FAQ) about Japanese Kamados, we would like to provide the following
information. Some of you were given, inherited or purchased the original
model and want to know its history.
 Traditional
Style (Kamado and Hibachi)
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If your Kamado/Hibachi
(model #3 and #5) is more than 22 years old, the sizes were little bit
different because three manufacturers made these products. In
1980-1982, two of the factories closed due to sudden death of one owner and
the retirement of the other, leaving only one factory until 1995 (the
last skilled Japanese craftsman died in 1995). We designated the name
"Kamado" (generic Japanese word) for the product of two manufacturers and
"Hibachi" (generic Japanese word) for one. Because of these three different
manufacturers, even the same model, and sizes were not exactly alike
due to differences in the molds and process of handicraft. For example, cooking grills were between 17-1/2" to 18" dia.
for mold #5.
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During the period of
1973-1987, we exported from Japan to US and carried model #0 (grill
size 9"), #1 (12"), #2 (14") and #4 (16") also.
However, these models were discontinued after that. Therefore, these
replacement parts are not available.
 Modern
Style (Kamado only)
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Also we carried modern
style; L size (18"), M size (15") and S size (12") during
the period of 1974 to 1986. However, these models were completely
discontinued since 1986, even though some stocks may still be sold at
our dealer's outlets.
Therefore, these replacement parts are not
available from us.
Availability
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Kindly be advised that
current earthenware replacement parts made in China, model #3 and model
#5 are little bit larger than that of made in Japan due to the
difference of the molds and process of drying, however these can be
adapted to the older Kamado/Hibachi of model #3 and #5.
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Also kindly note that there
are copy products from Taiwan sold as China Pot, Big Green Egg and Kyoto
made of similar fire clay, but inferior in quality, if made during in
the period of 1979 to 1994. So please be sure you have the genuine Kamado
before placing orders for replacement parts.
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Please click here for
repair,
rejuvenation of
your old Kamado and replacing
parts.
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