New Knife Oven

[Gregoryhf1]

Hello Everyone,
Can someone recommend a good knife oven? The budget is $1800. I make mostly kitchen knives and straight razors. Thanks, Greg

 

[Ken H>]

Here's a list of very good ovens in your budget range.
https://usaknifemaker.com/shop-categories/heat-treat-ovens-and-accessories-c-57.html

I'd think you'd need at least 18" length to handle larger size chef knives. The older models you would have needed 24" to keep blade ends away from rear with heating coils. Now most of the ovens don't have coils at rear so the end of blade can use full length of oven.

 

[Gregoryhf1]

Here's a list of very good ovens in your budget range.
https://usaknifemaker.com/shop-categories/heat-treat-ovens-and-accessories-c-57.html

I'd think you'd need at least 18" length to handle larger size chef knives. The older models you would have needed 24" to keep blade ends away from rear with heating coils. Now most of the ovens don't have coils at rear so the end of blade can use full length of oven.

Thank you very much for the reply. I will checkout the like you sent!

 

[weo]

You might want to check out Jen-Ken Kilns. Mine was under $1800 IIRC.

 

[Gregoryhf1]

I will take a look, thank you for the information.