37" Fire Pit w Tiltable Fire Bowl | Heavy-Duty Durable Outdoor Wood Burning Carbon Steel Fire Pit | "The Chief"
Regular price$850.00 USD
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Built in Kansas City, The Chief is a backyard essential for football lovers, grill masters, and anyone who plays hard and relaxes harder. In fact, Patrick Mahomes himself owns this fire pit.
It’s the kind of rugged steel cauldron you’d expect at a frontier cookout — reimagined with a modern twist and MVP approval. Handcrafted from 1/4-inch carbon steel and mounted on our signature tilting base, The Chief lets you aim the heat, cut down on smoke, and enjoy years of serious backyard performance.
Equal parts cauldron and conversation piece, The Chief channels cowboy grit and firepower into any setting. Whether it’s game day or just a chill night by the flames, this 37-inch fire pit delivers heat, style, and heart to your outdoor space. Perfectly sized for patios and get-togethers — not too big, not too small — it’s the ultimate hangout hero for your crew.
🏈 Why Fans (and MVPs) Love The Chief Fire Pit
As Seen in Patrick Mahomes' Backyard
Yes, the Super Bowl MVP himself chose The Chief — and we think that says everything.
Ideal Mid-Size Bowl (37")
Just the right size for hosting friends or keeping the family cozy on cool nights.
Tiltable Base Cauldron Design
Our custom-designed cradle base lets you tilt the fire pit bowl to direct heat exactly where you want it and reduce smoke — a feature rarely found in standard fire pits. Check out our video 👈 to see just how easy it is to tilt the pit!
Handcrafted in the USA
Made from upcycled propane tanks, each Chief fire pit is one-of-a-kind with unmatched durability.
Lifetime Warranty on the Bowl
Our heavy-duty bowl is built to last — and we back it for life.
Welded Chain Handles
Built-in, rugged chain handles make moving the fire pit safe and easy, even when things get toasty.
Game-Changing Add-Ons
Upgrade with a fire pit lid for safety and maintenance, a grill grate for open-fire cooking, a pokerfor precise fire control, and/or a wood holder to keep your wood off the grass and ready for use.
🔧 Low Maintenance
Over time, your fire pit will naturally develop a rich, chocolate-toned patina thanks to its high-quality steel and the elements. This oxidation protects the metal and adds character. For best results, spray the exterior with avocado oil seasonally.
⚙️ Specs & Materials
Fire Bowl Diameter: 37 inches
Fire Pit Depth: 18 inches
Fire Pit Sits Approximately 24 inches off the ground
Fire Pit Weight: 148 lbs
Fire Pit Base: Approximately 30 inches
Fire Pit Base Weight: 23 lbs
Material: 1/4" thick carbon steel
Finish: Natural steel; develops a protective rust patina
Origin: Handmade in the USA
Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the fire bowl
💬 Still Deciding?
Have questions about maintenance, shipping, or upgrades? Visit our FAQ page for full details or contact us to get any other questions answered!
💡 Find Your Fit
Want something even bigger? Check out our 40" Big John model
Looking for a smaller setup? Try our 30" tiltable model (The Duke) or our 30" stationary model (Maverick)
Backyard Fire Power with KC Soul
Whether you're grilling burgers, sharing stories, or screaming at the ref, The Chief turns every gathering into a highlight reel moment. A true backyard cauldron, built to burn hot, hold strong, and keep the whole crew warm long after the fourth quarter ends. Made to last. Trusted by champions. Join our Rough & Rigid family today and get your tailgate started!
Upgrade Your Outdoor Experience With The Tilting Feature
Better Heat, Less Smoke-The Smarter Way to Enjoy a Fire!
Tired of smoke chasing you around the fire? Introducing the Tilting Fire Pit Feature- the ultimate solution for smoke control, effortless cleanup, and customizable warmth.
With just a simple tilt, direct the heat exactly where you want it and avoid the smoke. Whether you're hosting guest or enjoying a quiet night under the stars, the tilting Fire pit brings comfort and control to your backyard oasis.
What makes Rough & Rigid fire pits different from other fire pit?
All our fire pits are handmade in the USA using 1/4 inch carbon steel from upcycled propane tanks, not flimsy store bought metal fire pit. The heavy duty quality steel allows our fire pits to withstand extreme heat and last a lifetime. Our hanging tripod fire pits brings the wow factor to any backyard with the fire pit bowl suspended by three log chains from a strong rugged metal tripod, a fire pit lid for safety and a cooking chain for cooking sets this fire pit apart from any other fire pit on the market. Unlike mass produced fire pits, ours are handcrafted with precision and designed for durability, function and style.
Are your product made in the USA?
Yes!! Every firepit is proudly made in the USA. We are a small husband and wife team and we make each firepit upon order. Supporting our business means supporting American craftsmanship and our Midwest family dream.
Are these fire pits gas or wood burning?
All of our fire pits are wood burning. We have had customers convert theirs to gas however you would need to hire a licensed plumber to do this.
Does the bowl need an air hole for venilation?
No. The contour of the bowl pulls the oxygen down making it easy to light and maintain your fire.
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J n J Work
The chief - 37" custom built fire pit
These fire pits are extremely well built, crafted with amazing quality and do not disappoint. Worth your time and dollars and not to mention they tend to bring sexy back to the Backyard!
The owners are exceptional people who have something very special to share with these fire pits. Rest assured this product they create will last a lifetime. We are extremely happy to have found R&R Fire Pits!
Many Thanks!
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Chad and Pam D.
37 inch fire pit and lid
Excellent addition to our back yard. Looks great and will last a lifetime. Thank you.
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John Vescio
Adirondack Paradise with The Chief Fire Pit
The Chief fire pit is an amazing work of art! Love the design and the creativity behind it! Last fire pit I will ever have to buy! Thank you Brad and Dawn!
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JanaL
It’s Beautiful, Practical And Will Last A Lifetime!
We purchased “The Chief” four years ago - and it has exceeded our expectations! It gets more beautiful every year, it’s nice to tilt towards you in the Winter, it can be moved if you need to seal your patio, and it’s so easy to clean out! We joke about our kids fighting over it when we are gone. The sniffer lid and poker are a must! You can buy a cheap fire pit every couple of years, or just buy this one once. Buy it!
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Ronald Sterner
CHIEF FIRE PIT
Wow, I’m so impressed with my chief fire pit, when it was delivered I was blown away, I was on a time table and Dawn and Brad made it happen, it’s been about a month or longer since my purchase and I was waiting to finish my project before giving my review. Thankyou Dawn and Brad… Ron Sterner
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Daniel Breitenbach
The Chief
We love our new fire pit! It was delivered without any issues and in perfect condition. We are very pleased to see that this is a quality product.
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Mike S
Awesome Fire Pit
Great quality, great customer service, and a very nice looking fire pit that we know will last forever and many fires will be enjoyed around! Highly recommend.
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Anonymous
We picked up our "Chief" firepit on Mother's Day weekend, in anticipation of a new gazebo we were building. Just this week we were able to install the firepit and furniture. We LOVE it. It's so sturdy and attractive. It fits our needs perfectly. I 100% recommend this firepit and this great American family-owned small business. Great product. Great people. The "Chief" is a true Super "Bowl"!
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Anonymous
I recently purchased "The Chief" tilting firepit from Rough & Rigid, and it has exceeded my expectations. It puts out an impressive amount of heat, making it perfect for large gatherings, yet it feels surprisingly cozy and intimate when tilted down for just my partner and I. Dawn and Brad were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the process, making the experience seamless. Our firepit is going through the patina stages right now, it’ll be so beautiful once complete. Excited for cooler weather and a chance to use it more often!
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Paul Brungardt
Awesome fire bowl!
This fire bowl makes a statement. It’s large and really makes a great fire! Love that it tilts and we are really impressed with quality. Excited for all the s’mores in my future!
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Kelly Abbott
Fire Pit with lid and grate exceeded my expectations! Quality craftsmanship and customer service was top notch!!! Thank you!
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Thomas Boyle
Extremely Impressed
Super high quality in how they built it and shipped it. Got the 37” tiltable. Feel like it will last decades. Only critical comment would be it’s pretty deep so it will hold a lot of firewood but I would prefer it slightly shallower.
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John Schurwan
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It’s beautiful thanks
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Kerrie Amos
37" Fire Pit w Tiltable Fire Bowl | Heavy-Duty Durable Outdoor Wood Burning Carbon Steel Fire Pit | "The Chief"
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Larry Wexler
Best decision.
Just used for the first time last night. It fit my area perfect. Really good quality product. I was deciding on gas or wood and I am so glad I chose wood.
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Timothy Estes
Great Fire Pit
The tilting option for a fire pit works great!!!
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Jeff Connerly
Love it!
We have used our fire pit almost every night since we got it! Just sprayed for the first time with Avacado oil and looks like new!
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Bobby Cardwell
Good looking fire pit
This fire pit is going to fit perfect for our short term rental cabin. I like the look of it!
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Steven David
R&R Chief
The Rough & Rigid Chief is right at home in Texas! We appreciated the shop pick up option as well as the expertise in loading & packaging for our transit back home.
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Robin Hanson
Works in our yard oerfect
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Nicholas Samlow
Bought the Chief firepit, great product even better people. Highly recommend
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M.S.
37” Chief fire pit with lid
Our new fire pit arrived today, the 3rd of July. It is everything we hoped it would be, well constructed and durable. Thank you so much for crafting such a beautiful piece our family will enjoy for many years.
Rob & Melina
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Brian Thornberry
Best fire pit
My wife likes big fire and we kept burning through the store bought ones. This one is perfect
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Dusty
Love this thing! Truly great craftsmanship and a huge conversation piece at our wedding. The customer service is superb as they had the product finished and shipped a week ahead of schedule. Awesome folks!
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Peter McAweeney
37" Fire Pit and Lid
The fire pit and lid arrived safely and on time. Looks great. Can't wait to start using it. Dawn and Brad kept me up to date on the preparation and shipping, and were very friendly.
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