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The Paragon KM14 Knife Making Kiln is built for knifemakers, bladesmiths, educators, and small fabrication shops seeking professional-grade heat treating in a compact, efficient package. With a 5.5" W x 14.5" D x 4.3" H chamber, the KM14 offers the ideal balance of capacity, precision, and workshop-friendly sizing for blades up to 14.5" in length.
Bringing heat treating in-house gives makers complete control over normalization cycles, hardening temperatures, tempering schedules, soak times, and experimental processes. Whether working with familiar steels or exploring new alloys, the KM14 helps you refine your technique and produce repeatable, professional results — ideal for everyday carry knives, hunting knives, culinary blades, and other specialty components.
Included with every order
SENTINEL Touch Xpress touchscreen controller with Ramp-Hold programming, instruction manual, and 2-year limited warranty. Also available in a 240V single-phase configuration — contact us for details.
Key Features
5.5" x 14.5" x 4.3" chamber — sized for everyday carry, hunting, and culinary blades up to 14.5" long
3" firebrick insulation with recessed heating elements for stable temperatures and extended element life
SENTINEL Touch Xpress touchscreen controller with fully customizable Ramp-Hold programming
Solid-state relay system with heat sink and mechanical backup relay for quiet, accurate, dependable operation
Built-in safety door switch automatically removes power from the elements when the door opens
Swing door or drop-door configuration — choose traditional side access or a convenient loading surface
Built-in steel stand with heavy-duty steel exterior
Optional gas injection flow meter introduces argon or nitrogen to reduce oxidation, scale, and the need for stainless foil
Optional solenoid valve upgrade automates gas flow for specific firing segments
