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Paragon Knife Oven - KM VERTICAL PRO 16.5" DEPTH

$4,50000 $5,00000

Vertical Speed and Precision

The PARAGON KM Vertical Pro introduces a new era of vertical heat treating—combining the benefits of gravity-assisted alignment with the responsiveness of ceramic fiber insulation. Designed for precision and speed, it delivers consistent, full-chamber heating while virtually eliminating warping and uneven soak times.

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Product Specifications
Model: Paragon KM VERTICAL PRO 16.5" DEPTH
Dimensions Inside: 12" (width) x 16.5" (depth)
Dimensions Outside: 28.5" (width) x 30.5" (depth) x 31.8" (height)
Elements: Side Element 
Max Temp: Fires to 2350° F 
Voltage: 240 volts - Single Phase
Amperage: 20 amps  
Watts: 4800 watts 
Receptacle: 6-20R 
Shipping Weight: 100# (Freight)

Product Description

Vertical Speed and Precision

The PARAGON KM Vertical Pro introduces a new era of vertical heat treating—combining the benefits of gravity-assisted alignment with the responsiveness of ceramic fiber insulation. Designed for precision and speed, it delivers consistent, full-chamber heating while virtually eliminating warping and uneven soak times.

Why Choose a Vertical Pro Kiln?

Vertical orientation allows blades to hang freely, ensuring symmetrical heat flow and preventing distortion during heat treating or tempering. With the Single Stack configuration, you get all the advantages of vertical geometry in a compact, efficient footprint that heats rapidly and cools predictably—perfect for professional bladesmiths working in limited space.

Why Choose the PARAGON KM Vertical Pro ?

Built with lightweight ceramic fiber walls, the Vertical Pro reaches setpoint temperatures in a fraction of the time of traditional firebrick designs. Its precision SENTINEL controller manages temperature ramps with absolute accuracy, while the solid-state relays deliver silent, stable performance firing after firing.

  • Single stack: 12" diameter x 16.5" tall, 4800W 240V/1Ph/20
  • Double stack: 12" diameter x 33" tall, 9600W 240V/1Ph/40A
  • Triple stack: 12" diameter x 50" tall, 14400W 240V/1Ph/60A

Who Is This Furnace For?

The KM Vertical Pro Single Stack is ideal for:
• Bladesmiths focused on precision control
• Knife makers seeking reduced cycle time
• Studios that need compact vertical heat-treating capability

Built with Pride in Mesquite, Texas

The PARAGON KM Vertical Pro brings professional-grade vertical heat treating into a compact, rapid-response form—handcrafted and performance-tested in Mesquite, Texas.

What's Included
  • FREE SHIPPING in the contiguous US!
  • Sentinel TouchSmart Controller
  • Integrated Stand with Casters
  • Solid State Relays
  • K-Style Thermocouple
  • Power interrupt lid switch
  • Steel Blade Hanging Kit (pins & hooks)

Key Information

Let’s face it, the battle against warped blades and inconsistent heat treatment is a constant one for any serious knifemaker. Uneven heating in traditional horizontal kilns can introduce unwanted thermal stresses, leading to frustrating post-quench distortions. This is the issue that we tackled with our KMPro series, by introducing special ceramic fiber for better heat distribution and multizone control to even the temperature across the entire barrel.


Paragon has been a leader and pioneer for knifemakers not only on horizontal kilns, but also on vertical options. We presented our sand baths and salt baths almost a decade ago as options to solve the consisted heat distribution, and in 2020, we introduced our highly innovative KMPro Vertical.

We understand that not every knifemaker requires the top-of-the-line features of the KMPro. Many requested a more economical option that still delivers exceptional results. The KM Vertical Base is our response.


The vertical set up builds on the well-established benefits of upright suspension to achieve uniform 360° heat distribution. This approach minimizes thermal gradients and stress within the blade, resulting in superior dimensional stability and consistent metallurgical properties.

Building on Legacy, with a Focus on Affordability: The KM Vertical Pro Series is designed with more than 75 years of experience. This is an insurance of unmatched quality on materials and designs.

Paragon Knife Oven - KM VERTICAL PRO 16.5" DEPTH - HEATTREATNOW
Paragon Kilns

Paragon Knife Oven - KM VERTICAL PRO 16.5" DEPTH

$4,50000 $5,00000
Model: Paragon KM VERTICAL PRO 16.5" DEPTH
Dimensions Inside: 12" (width) x 16.5" (depth)
Dimensions Outside: 28.5" (width) x 30.5" (depth) x 31.8" (height)
Elements: Side Element 
Max Temp: Fires to 2350° F 
Voltage: 240 volts - Single Phase
Amperage: 20 amps  
Watts: 4800 watts 
Receptacle: 6-20R 
Shipping Weight: 100# (Freight)

 

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