Not all kamado grill cooking grates are the same. Primo Oval grills use split grates, Kamado Joe & Saffire use hinged, and most other brands use a one piece design. Take a look at how they differ below:

Kamado Joe Hinged Cooking Grid Hinged Cooking Grid:
  • Hinged cooking grate allows you to add charcoal or wood while cooking
Primo Split Cooking Grid Split Cooking Grid:
  • Reversible design allows you to flip them over and cook closer to the fire
  • Split design allows you to raise grids on one side
Grill Dome Cooking Grid One Piece Cooking Grid:
  • Standard one piece design, grate must be removed to add charcoal or wood