KM-14T Knife Making Kiln

Uses: Knife Making

THIS KILN NOW SHIPS WITH THE SENTINEL TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLLER INSTALLED!

Paragon KM-14T Knife Maker’s Heat Treating Furnace

Long lasting solid state relay

The KM14T now has a solid state relay, which lasts far longer than a standard mechanical relay. The solid state relay has no moving parts to wear out. The first thing you will notice is that the solid state relay is silent. You will hear just the reassuring hum of elements. The solid state relay makes heating elements last longer and offers better temperature control during holds.

Great knives helped carve out the wilderness, fight wars, and save lives. Explorers have carried them to distant lands. Knives have earned their place in history. At Paragon we are excited that knives heat treated in the KM-14T are making history right now. The KM-14T was our first knifemaking furnace. We introduced it in 1986 with an advertisement in Blade magazine. The KM-14T now has the Sentinel Touch Screen Controller.

• Optional gas injection flow meter

• During heat treating, scale forms on the steel. You can eliminate most scaling by wrapping the blades in stainless steel foil. Or you can install the gas injection flow meter on your furnace. It is available as either an add-on kit, or you can order the furnace with the meter installed. The meter regulates the flow of an inert gas, such as argon, inside the furnace. The gas displaces the oxygen to prevent some of the scaling.The flow meter can be ordered with an optional solenoid kit, which enables you to turn the gas on or off for each segment, or stage, of the firing. Click Here for more details.

  The knifemaking kit

  In addition to the furnace, you will need a knifemaking kit, which separates the blades and holds them parallel inside the furnace. You can add the kit in the options to the right.

  Choose a side swing door or a drop door

  You can order a KM series heat treating furnace with either a drop door or a side-swing door. The photo above shows the traditional drop door. Will we verify your preference by telephone after your order. The price of the furnace is the same with either door style.

  The drop door opens downward with one-handed operation. A counter-weight handle holds the door securely closed. The door, whether drop or side-swing, is mounted on a heavy-duty 1/2” thick hinge shaft for smooth opening. Because of the rigid case and heavy hinge, the door is sturdy enough for years of faithful service.

  Optional colors at no extra charge

  Brighten your studio with color! Order your kiln in one of our standard colors at no extra charge . . . berry, black, blue, hot pink, jade, navy, purple, or turquoise.

• Solid furnace construction

  The furnace is insulated with 3” thick refractory firebrick, which is 1/2” thicker than the standard. The elements are mounted in dropped, recessed grooves machined into the firebrick. This groove protects the element for long life and low maintenance. Elements are simple to replace because they can be lifted directly from the groove. You can replace elements following instructions in the printed manual. The firing chamber is protected by a rigid steel case. A built-in solid stand lifts the firing chamber safely off your worktable. The thermocouple wire is kept inside the control box for protection from the harsh environment of the typical bladesmith shop.

  Printed instruction manuals

  Your furnace includes a wiring diagram, a controller instruction manual, and a heat treating manual with heat treating instructions for D2, 440C, ATS 34 and 154 CM. The manuals are written in plain English for the beginner.

  Thermocouple with “special limit” wire

  The thermocouple senses temperature inside the kiln. It is the small rod that extends into the firing chamber. The ¼” wide Type-K, 14-gauge, exposed-tip thermocouple is made with special-limit wire for superior accuracy. The exposed tip gives the controller a fast response time for even temperatures during holds. The thermocouple is made in America to our exacting standards.

  Designed for production

  Paragon’s warranty is not affected by frequency of use. Fire your new kiln every day if you want, even in commercial settings. That will have no effect on the warranty period.

• Specifications

  Max. Temperature	2350F 1287C
  Amps	14
  Phase	1
  Watts	1920
  Nema	5-15R
  TUV tested to CSA and UL Standard 499	N
  CE	N
  Voltage	120
  Hertz	60
  Nema Details	5-15R
  Kiln Type	Front Loading Square
  Sides	4
  Understanding Chamber Measurements
  Chamber Volume	0.19 CU.FT. 5.38 litres
  Chamber Width	5.50 IN 140 mm
  Chamber Depth	14.50 IN 368 mm
  Chamber Height	4.25 IN 108 mm
  The Outer Size of the Kiln and the Shipping Size: Width = Left to Right; Depth = Front to Back; Height = Top to Bottom
  Outer Size	17.00W x 27.00D x 17.00H Inches 432W x 686D x 432H mm
  Ship Size	28.75W x 28.50D x 23.00H Inches 730W x 724D x 584H mm
  Ship Weight	110.00 Lbs. 49.90 Kg.
  Doorway Clearance Needed	21.00 Inches 533.40 mm
  Ship Method & Notations	This Kiln Ships Via Truck

  Disclaimer: The specifications above assume that the kiln will be plugged into a dedicated circuit. Local electric codes supersede our recommendations.

  The pricing and electrical specifications for the above products reflect their design for use in the United States. The International versions of most models will have variations in electrical specifications and price due to consumer safety requirements or electrical regulations.