{"product_id":"paragon-knife-oven-km36","title":"Paragon Knife Oven - KM36","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.d{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;color:#111;line-height:1.6;width:100%;max-width:100%;display:block!important}\n.d *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.d-intro{padding-bottom:36px;margin-bottom:44px;border-bottom:2px solid #111;display:block}\n.d-kicker{font-size:0.72em;letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}\n.d-title{font-size:1.9em;font-weight:700;color:#000;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}\n.d-meta{font-size:0.88em;color:#888;display:block;margin-bottom:20px}\n.d-meta b{color:#bbb;margin:0 7px;font-weight:400}\n.d-lead{font-size:0.97em;color:#444;line-height:1.9;display:block}\n.d-glance{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin-bottom:64px}\n.d-gi{padding:16px 18px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0}\n.d-gi:last-child{border-right:none}\n.d-gl{font-size:0.65em;letter-spacing:0.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#aaa;font-weight:600;display:block;margin-bottom:5px}\n.d-gv{font-size:0.97em;font-weight:700;color:#111;display:block}\n.d-section{display:block;padding-bottom:0}\n.d-sh{font-size:0.65em;letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#aaa;font-weight:700;display:flex!important;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding-top:52px;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}\n.d-sh:before{content:'';width:18px;height:2px;background:#FF8C42;flex-shrink:0;display:block}\n.d-grid2{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border:1px solid #e8e8e8}\n.d-cell{padding:20px 22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-cell:nth-child(even){border-right:none}\n.d-cell:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:none}\n.d-cn{font-size:0.88em;font-weight:600;color:#111;margin-bottom:6px;display:block}\n.d-cd{font-size:0.81em;color:#666;line-height:1.7;display:block}\n.d-specs{border:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-sr{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:210px 1fr;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}\n.d-sr:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.d-sr:nth-child(even){background:#f9f9f9}\n.d-sk{font-size:0.82em;font-weight:600;color:#555;padding:12px 18px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-sv{font-size:0.82em;color:#111;padding:12px 18px;display:block}\n.d-warranty{padding:16px 22px;border-left:3px solid #FF8C42;background:#fffaf5;font-size:0.83em;color:#555;line-height:1.7;display:block;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0}\n.d-faq-item{padding-top:22px;padding-bottom:22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0}\n.d-q{font-size:0.88em;font-weight:700;color:#111;margin-bottom:9px;display:block}\n.d-a{font-size:0.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.85;display:block}\n.d-cta{background:#f5f0eb;border:1px solid #e0d5c8;border-left:3px solid #FF8C42;padding:28px 32px;margin-top:52px;display:flex!important;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px}\n.d-cta-title{font-size:0.97em;font-weight:700;color:#111;display:block;margin-bottom:6px}\n.d-cta-sub{font-size:0.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.65;display:block}\n.d-cta-link{font-size:0.72em;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;border:1px solid #FF8C42;padding:10px 16px;display:inline-block}\n.d-cta-link:hover{background:#FF8C42;color:#fff}\n@media(max-width:640px){.d-glance,.d-grid2{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.d-gi:nth-child(2){border-right:none}.d-gi:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0}.d-cell{border-right:none!important}.d-sr{grid-template-columns:1fr}.d-sk{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:4px}.d-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-kicker\"\u003eParagon · Heat Treating Oven · Knife Making\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-title\"\u003eParagon Knife Oven – KM36\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-meta\"\u003eKM36 \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 240V \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 36\" chamber depth \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e Fires to 2350°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-lead\"\u003eA 36-inch heat treating oven built for bladesmiths working longer blades or batch loads. The extended chamber accommodates multiple knives or full-length blades in a single firing cycle, and reaches 2350°F for hardening and tempering high-carbon and tool steels. The KM36 ships with Paragon's SENTINEL SmartTouch touchscreen controller and your choice of swing or drop door, running on 240V single-phase power.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-glance\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eMaximum temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e2350°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eChamber depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e36 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e240V single-phase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eController\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003eSENTINEL SmartTouch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-grid2\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cn\"\u003eSENTINEL SmartTouch controller\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cd\"\u003eFull-color touchscreen with programmable ramp\/hold segments for precise heat treating cycles\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cn\"\u003e36-inch chamber\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cd\"\u003eAccommodates multiple blades or full-length swords and machetes in one firing cycle\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cn\"\u003e3\" firebrick insulation\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cd\"\u003eMaintains temperature uniformity and reduces energy consumption during extended cycles\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cn\"\u003eChoice of swing or drop door\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cd\"\u003eSelect the door style that fits your shop layout and loading workflow at order time\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eKM36\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eChamber depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e36 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eMaximum temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e2350°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e240V single-phase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eKiln type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eFront-loading heat treating oven; swing or drop door\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eKnife and blade heat treating, hardening, tempering\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eController\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eSENTINEL SmartTouch touchscreen controller\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e3\" firebrick insulation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eLoading style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eFront-loading horizontal chamber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-warranty\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-year limited warranty from Paragon. Must be registered within 30 days of delivery. Valid only through authorized dealers like Peach State Pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eOptional accessories\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-grid2\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cn\"\u003eKnife Makers Heat Treating Kit\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cd\"\u003eHeat-resistant gloves, a 31\" fork, and blade holders and firebrick supports for safe loading\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cn\"\u003eGas Injection Flow Meter (GIFM)\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cd\"\u003eIntroduces protective atmosphere gas to reduce oxidation and decarburization on blade surfaces\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cn\"\u003eSolenoid Valve Kit\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cd\"\u003eAutomates gas regulation for consistent, controlled-atmosphere heat treating\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cn\"\u003eReplacement thermocouple\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cd\"\u003eType K thermocouple for accurate temperature monitoring; a recommended spare for busy shops\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cn\"\u003eEmergency parts kit\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"d-cd\"\u003eBackup heating elements, thermocouple, and essential components to minimize shop downtime\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhat types of steel can I heat treat in the KM36?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eThe KM36 reaches 2350°F, covering high-carbon steels (1095, 1084, 1075) and tool steels (O1, A2, D2) commonly used by custom knife makers. This range handles austenitizing temperatures for hardening as well as lower tempering ranges. Stainless steels requiring higher temperatures may need specialized equipment, but the KM36 covers the vast majority of carbon and alloy steels used in blade making.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eShould I choose a swing door or a drop door?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eBoth give full access to the 36-inch chamber — the difference is mostly workflow and shop layout. A swing door opens to the side and is a familiar choice for most shops; a drop door opens downward and can double as a loading shelf when working with longer blades. Let us know your preference when ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eDo I need the Gas Injection Flow Meter for atmosphere control?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eThe GIFM is optional but recommended if you're concerned about oxidation and decarburization on blade surfaces. It lets you introduce inert gases like argon or nitrogen during heat treating for cleaner results and less post-firing surface grinding. Many makers get good results without it using foil wraps or anti-scale compounds, so it comes down to your finishing process.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eHow does the KM36 compare to the KM24 and KM45?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eAll three share the same 2350°F max temperature and 240V single-phase power, differing mainly in chamber depth — 24\", 36\", and 45\" respectively. The KM36 is a strong middle ground for makers who regularly work with longer blades or batch-process multiple knives, without the extra footprint of the 45-inch KM45.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eCan I purchase this oven through any dealer, and how does the warranty work?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eParagon warranties are only valid when purchased through authorized dealers like Peach State Pottery. You must register your oven within 30 days of delivery to activate the one-year limited warranty. As an authorized Paragon dealer, we provide full warranty support, technical assistance, and access to genuine replacement parts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-cta\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-title\"\u003eNot sure if the KM36 is the right oven for your shop?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-sub\"\u003eOur kiln specialists can help you compare chamber sizes, voltage requirements, and controller options to match your blade making workflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/pages\/contact-us\" class=\"d-cta-link\"\u003eTalk to an expert →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paragon","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":49530177192091,"sku":"KM36-BLUE","price":4050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Berry","offer_id":49530177224859,"sku":"KM36-BERRY","price":4050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sea Glass","offer_id":49530177257627,"sku":"KM36-SEAGLASS","price":4050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy","offer_id":49530177290395,"sku":"KM36-NAVY","price":4050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hot Pink","offer_id":49530177323163,"sku":"KM36-HOTPINK","price":4050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turquoise","offer_id":49530177355931,"sku":"KM36-TURQUOISE","price":4050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jade","offer_id":49530177388699,"sku":"KM36-JADE","price":4050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":49530177421467,"sku":"KM36-BLACK","price":4050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7160\/9243\/files\/KM36-blk-Xpress.jpg?v=1789522658","url":"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/products\/paragon-knife-oven-km36","provider":"Peach State Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}