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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
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