Extra Depth for Longer Blades
The Paragon KM18 Knife Making Kiln is built for knifemakers, bladesmiths, metalsmiths, and fabrication shops that need additional chamber depth for longer blades, tooling, and specialty components. With an 18" deep firing chamber and rugged firebrick construction, the KM18 offers more capacity than entry-level knife kilns while keeping the precision serious heat treating demands.
Bringing heat treating in-house gives makers complete control over normalization cycles, hardening temperatures, tempering schedules, soak times, and cooling profiles. The 18" depth comfortably handles longer knives, small tooling, punches, dies, Damascus billets, and batch processing of smaller 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 18" x 4.25" chamber — more capacity than entry-level knife kilns for longer blades and small batches
- 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 mechanical backup relay for quiet, accurate, long-lasting operation
- Built-in safety door switch automatically disables elements when the door opens
- Standard drop-door design with optional side-swing door configuration
- 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
- Optional knifemaking heat treating kit with essential accessories for safe, efficient handling
Specifications
| Interior Dimensions | 5.5" W x 18" D x 4.25" H |
| Cubic Feet | 0.24 |
| Overall Dimensions | 16.5" W x 32.5" D x 18.5" H |
| Max Temperature | 2,350°F / 1287°C |
| Voltage | 120V (single phase) |
| Amps | 15A |
| Watts | 1,800 |
| Plug Configuration | NEMA 5-15 |
| Breaker Size | 20A |
| Approx. Ship Weight | 185 lbs |
Not sure if this is the right kiln for you?
Give us a call. We'll talk through your space, power setup, and what you're firing to help you find the perfect fit.
📞 (801) 839-5882Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM MST