Product Overview
Paragon KM14 Pro 2 Zone – 14" Multizone Knife Heat Treating Furnace with Ceramic Fiber Interior
The Paragon KM14 Pro 2 Zone is a fast, durable heat treating kiln designed specifically for smaller knives and bladesmithing projects. Featuring a 14-inch deep ceramic fiber firing chamber, this professional-grade furnace heats quickly, reaching 1500°F in minutes, making it ideal for precise heat treating of tool steels and alloys.
Key Features:
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Advanced Ceramic Fiber Chamber: Provides rapid heating and cooling with 2.5” thick space-age insulation for energy efficiency and temperature stability.
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Long-Lasting Wavy Elements: Surface-mounted on chamber walls for fast heat dissipation and extended element life.
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Solid-State Relay: Silent and durable operation with no moving parts, mounted on an aluminum heat sink for cool, reliable performance. Includes a secondary safety relay for extra protection.
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Guillotine Door: Easy, one-handed upward lift keeps hot surfaces away from the user and ensures years of reliable service thanks to a heavy-duty spring mechanism.
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Door Safety Switch: Automatically cuts power to heating elements when the door is opened, while the controller continues to display temperature readout.
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Two High-Precision Thermocouples: ¼” Type-K, 14-gauge, special-limit wire with exposed tips provide fast, accurate temperature sensing and consistent heating.
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Solid Construction: Includes a built-in stand that safely lifts the kiln off your work surface, and protects wiring inside the kiln’s rugged case—perfect for demanding workshop environments.
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Custom Paint Options: Choose from a variety of paint colors at no additional cost; standard finish is a sleek deep black.
Optional Accessories:
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Gas Injection Flow Meter: Helps prevent scaling during heat treating by injecting inert gas such as argon to displace oxygen inside the chamber. Available as an add-on or factory-installed option.
Specifications:
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Max Temperature: 2350°F (1287°C)
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Amperage: 20 Amps
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Voltage: 240V, Single Phase
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Wattage: 4840 Watts
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NEMA Receptacle: 6-30R
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Chamber Volume: 0.56 cubic feet (15.86 liters)
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Chamber Dimensions: 13.25" W x 14" D x 5.25" H
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Outer Dimensions: 20.5" W x 28" D x 18" H
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Shipping Weight: 128 lbs
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Doorway Clearance: 20.5"
The Paragon KM14 Pro 2 Zone kiln is a reliable, precision heat treating solution for bladesmiths seeking fast, even heating with advanced safety features and robust construction. Whether for hobbyists or professionals, it delivers consistent results for a wide range of smaller blade projects.
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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.
