Compact, Rapid-Response Heat Treating
The Paragon KM9 Pro Knife Making Kiln is built for bladesmiths, metalworkers, educators, and heat treating professionals who need rapid heat-up times and precise temperature control in a compact footprint. With a 6" W x 9" D x 5.25" H chamber built around 2.5" ceramic fiber insulation, the KM9 Pro reaches 1,500°F in approximately 15 minutes.
Bringing heat treating in-house gives makers complete quality control — develop custom schedules, evaluate new steels, optimize quenching, and fine-tune hardness without relying on outside services. The compact chamber comfortably handles small knives, tooling, test coupons, punches, dies, and other specialty components.
Included with every order
SENTINEL Touch Xpress touchscreen controller with Ramp-Hold programming, instruction manual, and 2-year limited warranty. Optional gas injection flow meter, solenoid valve, and knifemaking heat treating kit available.
Key Features
- 2.5" ceramic fiber insulation — reaches 1,500°F in about 15 minutes for rapid heat-up and cool-down
- Exposed-tip 14-gauge Special Limit thermocouples for fast, accurate temperature response
- Three solid-state relays on aluminum heat sinks — silent operation, precise power regulation, no moving parts to wear out
- Surface-mounted "wavy" heating elements for even heat distribution and long element life
- Spring-assisted guillotine door — opens vertically, stays cool on the operator side, no side or rear clearance needed
- SENTINEL Touch Xpress touchscreen controller with Ramp-Hold programming for soak times and cooling cycles
- Built-in steel stand with heavy-duty steel exterior
- Optional gas injection flow meter introduces argon or nitrogen to reduce oxidation and scale during firing
- Optional solenoid valve upgrade automates gas flow for specific firing segments
- Optional knifemaking heat treating kit — firebrick supports, blade holders, 31" loading fork, and high-temperature gloves
Specifications
| Interior Dimensions | 6" W x 9" D x 5.25" H |
| Cubic Feet | 0.16 |
| Overall Dimensions | 13.5" W x 22.5" D x 17.5" H |
| Max Temperature | 2,350°F / 1287°C |
| Voltage | 240V (single phase) |
| Amps | 7A |
| Watts | 1,730 |
| Plug Configuration | NEMA 6-20 |
| Breaker Size | 20A |
| Approx. Ship Weight | 145 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.
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