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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: Cellar2ful on January 14, 2017, 01:49:58 PM
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Anyone have one of these? I am considering ordering one. They look massive. They are described as 0.25" thick 304 stainless steel. Made in Nolensville, Tennessee. From the picture and description, these look to be much heavier than any standard SS or even the GBS grates. The weight of one grate is 9 lbs. That is 1 lb heavier than a GBS grate. Also, counting the fixed wires on the cooking area, there are only 17 as opposed to 24 on a GBS grate and 22 on a standard SS grate.
@addicted-to-smoke & @Travis - we had a discussion about SS grates from KillaGrilla back in June. Appears they did not have a flip up SS grate at that time. (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/kills-grilla-22-5'-ss-cooking-grate/msg230853/#msg230853)
Only place I could find them for sale is on Etsy.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/466629586/215-round-flip-up-bbq-stainless-grill
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/14/il_570xN.1046874380_nnp4.md.jpg)
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Aren't the weber stainless grates cheaper?
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Thanks for posting that, Cellar. It does look heavy duty. Only issue I have with these ss grates is the expense. If I cooked on one grill, the price would be worth it, but I cook on everything I have so flipping the grate to another kettle would be a pain... I think.
They sure do look serious.
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Aren't the weber stainless grates cheaper?
The Weber SS grates are $72 delivered. I have one of those, but they are not as heavy grade as the GBS grates. This one from KillaGrilla I believe is much heavier and thicker construction.
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And that, in the real world makes a difference, why?
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@Darko- I would think the thicker rods would equate to more heat distribution and larger grill marks. With fewer rods it would also seem easier to clean.
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Don't think I could justify the cost. My stainless grates were $35 a piece and it's 304.
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I'm not saying I wouldn't buy one. Sounds like it's some serious ss. I got a set of craycorts a few years back for a Christmas present. I think they run about a $100 with the lifter added. I love them, but they live on one grill so don't get used all the time. I think I would like to see how they would stand the test of time with normal cooks, maybe some vortex style cooks etc... if so, maybe keep one on the main cooker (faded black). Just my opinion. They look well made.
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There has got to be a reason that Weber puts the thick SS grates on their top of the line Summit Series grills. That is why I am attracted to these KillaGrilla grates.
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I recall posting this back in Oct.
Re: Warming/Grilling/Smoking "Upper Deck" For 22 Inch Kettles
« Reply #82 on: October 12, 2016, 05:26:55 PM »
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I found few more that might be an interest to you.
Not sure if this is same as the Grill Care. It says it is thicker than oem.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Weber-7436-Replacement-Hinged-Cooking-Grate-model-number-7436-22-5-diameter-NEW/111893507383?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140620091118%26meid%3Df35f0924ff6e43929e000acc86be005c%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D191975919234
And this you maybe interested in. 0.25'' thick 304 stainless. I just found this. This is actually what I had in mind. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/21-5-Round-Flip-Up-BBQ-Stainless-Grill-Cook-Grate-KG-7436-Weber-replacement-/191975919234?hash=item2cb2a80e82:g:cxgAAOSwU-pXvLCu Custom Made in Nolensville, TN USA. They also offer non flip up grate for less $.
It sure is heavy duty. I would love to have one of these on sale.
This is the same one for $75 http://www.ebay.ca/itm/21-5-Round-Flip-Up-BBQ-Stainless-Grill-Cook-Grate-KG-7436-Weber-replacement-/191975919234?hash=item2cb2a80e82:g:cxgAAOSwU-pXvLCu&rmvSB=true
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If I didnt already have 2 of the Weber SS grates I would be all over this.
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Thanks for the mention. As you guys may recall, I'd found his regular version on Nashville's craigslist and today I see he still offers it there ($67.)
If that Etsy price of $75 holds true, that strikes me as a better value, especially if it's thicker than Weber's ... and I might be able to pick it up locally (although it'd be an all-afternoon excursion for me, since I'll be about 1.5hrs from Nashville.
I'm down to one 22 grill now, so this could make sense. That said, my regular grill is Weber's GBS and like anything else, if you use it regularly, it's stays oiled and good.
Haven't been around here much. Packing a whole house by myself is breathtakingly slow. Been at it, off and on, since freaking MAY.
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Guess nobody has one of these yet. Well, I pulled the trigger this morning and ordered one of these heavy duty SS grates directly from KillaGrilla. Once I receive it I will post some side by side pictures next to a GBS and standard Weber SS flip up grate.
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Cool. Keep us updated.
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I bought the one without flip up sides last year, and I know that thing will last forever. I actually bought the one with flip up sides last week, it actually hasn't shipped yet. I assume he's making them as they get ordered.
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@ffej- First off Welcome to the Forum. I spoke with the owner (Mark) directly and he was shipping it to me on the 18th when I ordered it. I expect it to arrive any day now.
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Thank you.
Just checked, my tracking number was created on the 18th. The package was just accepted this morning at the post office. Current expected delivery date is 28th.
Not complaining or anything, especially with something hand made and this kind of quality, just can't wait to check it out.
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Does he offer a 26" version? The 26" I have has the nickle plated grate.
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Does he offer a 26" version? The 26" I have has the nickle plated grate.
Looking at the product line at http://killagrilla.com/, it only shows standard and flip up grates for 22.5" only. No 18" or 26".
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Does he offer a 26" version? The 26" I have has the nickle plated grate.
Good news - Just received an email response from Mark, the owner of KillaGrilla.
Quote - "We plan on making more sizes for Weber and Green Egg , just need to get fixtures made".
My grate should arrive tomorrow according to Fed Ex tracking.
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@Cellar2ful if you ever have more contacts with the owner, an older model 26" would be nice. Not sure if the market would call for it, but I would definitely buy one.
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If one was offered for my Go-Anywhere I would jump all over that. Would go well with my stainless flavorizer bar from rcplanebuyer.
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If one was offered for my Go-Anywhere I would jump all over that. Would go well with my stainless flavorizer bar from rcplanebuyer.
So RCplane buyer built them for you GA? I would like to see pics of that. Cost if you don't mind me asking.
Thanks,
Robert
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If one was offered for my Go-Anywhere I would jump all over that. Would go well with my stainless flavorizer bar from rcplanebuyer.
So RCplane buyer built them for you GA? I would like to see pics of that. Cost if you don't mind me asking.
Thanks,
Robert
He has them on his ebay store, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Go-Anywhere-Grill-WGA-flavorizer-heat-plate-after-market-18-ga-ss-/131092399587. $30 plus shipping.
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My KillaGrilla arrived today.Wow. I am impressed. These things are really thick. I love the look. IMHO, well worth the investment. Tonight I will be using it but only to set my Griswold Dutch Oven on. Once I do a few different cooks on it, I will review its performance. As promised, here are some comparative pictures.
In the pictures are a Weber SS grate, the KillaGrilla SS grate and the insert from a Weber GBS grate.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/25/DSC02826.md.jpg)
On the left is the KillaGrilla grate, center is the GBS insert and on the right is the Weber SS grate
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/25/DSC02827.md.jpg)
Close up you can really see the diameter difference. This is the KillaGrilla grate vs a GBS insert.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/25/DSC02830.md.jpg)
As I figured, fewer rods on the KillaGrilla grate cooking surface due to the extra thickness of the rods. Weber SS grate - 22 rods between flip ups, KillaGrilla grate -17 rods between flip ups
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/25/DSC02832.md.jpg)
This is the Weber SS grate on the ol' redhead
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/25/DSC02835.md.jpg)
And the KillaGrilla.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/25/DSC02836.md.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/25/DSC02831.md.jpg)
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I got this one when my chrome plated one got rusty, only $25 too-
https://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/grills-outdoor-cooking/grilling-tools/stainless-steel-cooking-grids-compatible-with-22-5-weber-reg-one-touch-reg/p-1444450219572-c-1461078035988.htm?tid=3545402075366388972
Have to do a site to store and go pick it up but it's worth it IMO. My vortex was destroying the chrome plating on standard grates this thing has held up great.
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Just so this in person @Cellar2ful 's house. I want one.
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That's some serious metal. Keep us posted.
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Looks like my shipment won't arrive today, oh well.
Does he offer a 26" version? The 26" I have has the nickle plated grate.
@Cellar2ful if you ever have more contacts with the owner, an older model 26" would be nice. Not sure if the market would call for it, but I would definitely buy one.
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Try contacting him via his website. I emailed him and it seems like he is open to custom orders. He did ask me what I was thinking for a price, so he might be filtering out people not willing to pay fair price.
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So I bought some Wagu rib eye steaks, trying to make up for the haggis disaster. Usually I would have cooked them on my dedicated searing kettle with the GBS grate and CI searing insert. Figured this would be a great opportunity to break in and see how the new KillaGrilla grate performs. Wow. Let me emphasize that better. Holy Shit!
Mind you, these grill marks are from a SS rod grate, not CI.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/28/DSC02850.md.jpg)
What is most impressive is the inside of the meat. It almost looked like a reverse sear. Very little intrusion of the sear past the outer crust. That could have been from my first time use of Kingsford Competition High Heat Briquettes.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/28/DSC02852.md.jpg)
I apologize for not getting a photo of the steaks on the grill but I was on my third glass of wine. I was lucky to get this picture of the meat cut open, halfway through my meal.
For me, this grate is worth every bit of the $75 price. Yes, there are other 304 SS grates for less money, but non have the look of these KillaGrilla grates, nor can you get sear marks like this from a standard SS grate. Long time WKC member @argentflame stopped by my house today and he was so impressed he is going to order one. Not for everyone but there is no other product out there like this right now.
@ffej- I don't think you will be disappointed. This grate is awesome.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/25/DSC02836.md.jpg)
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@Cellar2ful from the looks of it, that is a one-time investment, that will get used on just about every cook you do. I already have a Weber SS grate, but if I decide to get another SS grate, that KillaGrilla will be at the top of my list. Thanks for taking the time to post about your experience with the new grate and those tasty looking steaks too!!
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Just got mine in the mail. Very well made product.
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Think i might pull the trigger aswell!!