KM36 Pro 3-Zone Knifemaking Kiln

The KM36 Pro 3-Zone Knifemaking Kiln has three solid-state relays, which last far longer than standard mechanical relays and offer better temperature control during holds. Solid state relays have no moving parts to wear out. They are silent. You will hear just the reassuring hum of the kiln’s heating elements. The relays are mounted to aluminum heat sinks for heat dissipation.

Included with solid state relays is a safety relay for your peace of mind.

3 zone temperature control for superior heat distribution

The KM36 Pro 3-Zone Knifemaking Kiln offers precise heat distribution throughout the length of the firing chamber. This is because it is divided into three zones. Each zone has its own thermocouple or temperature sensor. The Sentinel TouchXpress controller electronically adjusts the temperature of each zone. See for yourself. Test for temperature uniformity by taking measurements along the length of a blade with a Rockwell Hardness Tester.

Ceramic fiber firing chamber for fast heating and cooling

The KM36 Pro 3-Zone Knifemaking Kiln is unusually fast because it is made with space-age ceramic fiber. It can reach 500°F in minutes. Long-lasting, “wavy” elements in the walls are surface-mounted to stay cool and therefore prolong element life.

The guillotine door for years of comfortable heat treating

The guillotine door is the ultimate choice for heat treatment. The door lifts up and out of the way with one-handed operation. The hot side of the door remains away from you. The door lifts effortlessly with the assistance of spring on each side. Because of the rigid case and heavy-duty opening assembly, the door is sturdy enough for years of faithful service.

Door safety switch

The door micro safety switch shuts off the power to the elements when the door is opened, yet the controller continues to give a temperature readout. The safety switch is standard on Paragon KM furnaces.

No more waiting for commercial heat treating

A Paragon Pro 3-zone KM-series furnace sets the knife maker free. No more wrapping blades and shipping them to your heat treater. No more waiting until you have a dozen blades to get the best price on heat treating. No more turning away orders for last-minute gifts.

While your furnace is hardening and tempering blades, you can busy yourself grinding more knives or fitting handles. After you’ve used your Paragon furnace while you will wonder how you ever got along without it. When asked to make a knife on short notice—whether for a Marine Corps awards presentation, a celebration or retirement party, or for an archaeologist on his way to Africa—you will be ready. When a custom knife is needed as a going away gift, and the recipient is leaving in three days, you will be ready. Your KM-series furnace might even pay for itself on rush orders you would otherwise have missed.

Own a furnace and you alone decide when you will complete a knife. If you stay up one Friday grinding a knife, you can heat treat it that evening and deliver it Saturday morning. Just in time for a grateful wife to present to her husband on his birthday.

Finishing a knife whenever you want will excite you. You will find yourself working into the night to complete a new design. When you send the blade out for heat treating, the excitement of making and designing it will have been forgotten. By the time the blade returns, you will hardly remember it.

Solid furnace construction

The furnace is insulated with 2 1/2” space-age ceramic fiber. The thermocouple wire is kept safely inside the case for protection from the harsh environment of the typical bladesmith shop.

Thermocouple with “special limit” wire

The thermocouple senses the 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 the 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.

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. Scroll down to see color samples in the options section.

Reliable solid state relay

Relays turn the heating elements on and off. This kiln comes with a solid state relay, which lasts much longer than standard mechanical relays. Solid state relays are not only more reliable than mechanical relays. They also make heating elements last longer and offer better temperature control. Solid state relays are quiet. Solid-state relays last longer because they have no moving parts to wear out. The kiln is also equipped with a mechanical safety relay.