Product Overview
KnifeDogs™ Knife Makers Heat Treating Oven – 14" Chamber with Sentinel touchXPRESS Controller
Built for budget-conscious knife makers who won’t compromise on quality, the KnifeDogs™ Knife Makers Oven delivers reliable, U.S.-made performance in a compact, cost-effective package. Designed in collaboration with a trusted American manufacturer, this kiln offers everything you need to heat treat a wide range of blade steels—right in your own shop.
Key Features:
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Chamber Size: 14” deep × 8” wide × 4” tall – ideal for most small-to-medium blades
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Max Temperature: 2200°F – perfect for austenitizing common tool and carbon steels
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Controller: Sentinel touchXPRESS (Genesis Mini) – simple, accurate digital control with audible quench alarm
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Ramp-Hold Capability: Set ramp speed, soak times, and precise heat treating profiles
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Door: Heavy-duty side swing door with robust hinge
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Construction: Durable 2.5" thick firebrick insulation with heavy-gauge powder-coated steel wrapper
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Thermocouple: Center-mounted K-type thermocouple for accurate chamber readings
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Safety: Power interrupt switch included; fused circuit for added protection
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Power Requirements: 240V, 1-phase, 9 amps; NEMA 6-15P 15A plug
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Weight: ~70 lbs; ships via FedEx (USA only)
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Shipping Size: Compact footprint – overall dimensions: 14”W × 25”D × 15.5”H
⚙️ Built for Bladesmiths
The KnifeDogs oven’s digital controller gives you full control over your heat treating process. The touchXPRESS controller provides real-time feedback, an audible alarm at quench temps, and programmable steps that eliminate guesswork.
Why Choose This Oven?
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Affordable but tough – engineered to minimize electronics without cutting build quality
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Quicker turnaround – heat treat your own knives at any time, without shipping delays
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Superior to toaster ovens – thicker insulation and firebrick mass ensure more stable tempering, avoiding overheating near elements
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Made in the USA – built with pride and longevity in mind
Whether you're producing 5 or 50 knives a year, the KnifeDogs™ oven pays for itself in control, efficiency, and creative freedom. It's the perfect entry-point heat treating kiln for the serious knife maker ready to level up.
Product Specifications
Warranty Information
Paragon kilns are warranted to the original purchaser by Paragon Industries, L.P. (herein Paragon), subject to the listed exclusions below, to be free of defects in workmanship for the periods specified below. The warranty period begins from the date of shipment from the Paragon factory unless the date of the original purchase from an authorized Paragon distributor or dealer can be established.
