LB 18" Long Blade Oven with Deep Chamber for Longer Knife Projects
The Evenheat LB 18 Heat Treat Oven is built for knife makers and toolmakers who want consistent, professional results every time. With an 18" deep chamber, it’s perfectly sized for chef knives, hunting blades, and shop tools.
Firing up to 2200°F (1205°C), this oven handles stainless, carbon, and tool steels with accuracy. The firebrick chamber holds heat evenly, giving you smoother cycles and dependable outcomes. Digital controls let you set ramps and holds with ease, so you spend more time crafting and less time worrying about heat treatment.
At just under 100 lbs, the LB 18 is compact enough for most workspaces but tough enough for daily shop use. Whether you’re treating a single blade or working in batches, this oven gives you the control to harden, temper, and refine your steel with confidence.
Key Features of the Evenheat LB 18 Knife Oven
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Designed for Long Blades: Handles stainless, carbon, and tool steels, built to fit chef knives, hunters, and shop tools.
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18″ Deep Chamber (0.68 cu ft): Fits chef knives, hunters, and shop tools with ease.
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Full Firebrick Construction: Provides excellent insulation and consistent heat retention.
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Fires to 2200°F (1205°C): Delivers reliable heat for professional-grade steels.
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Programmable Controls: Program accurate heating, soaking, and cooling.
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Quiet Drive Solid State Relay (Now Standard): Extends element life with silent, reliable switching.
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Swing View Panel: Adjusts for the best view and easy access.
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Built for Daily Use: Rugged design holds up in professional shops.
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Relay Access Port: Quick relay replacement without removing the control box.
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Cool-Touch Handle & Door Shield: Protects your hands and firebrick interior.
Additional Options for the LB 18 Knife Kiln
🗡 MK2 Blade Fixture
Measuring 7¼″ × 7¼″, this fixture provides generous foil wrap inflation space while staying rock-solid and stable. It stays clear of your work and won’t tip over during use.
🔊 Loud Alarm Kit
Boosts your control alarm to 80 dB, cutting through noisy shop environments so you never miss a quench. Installs quickly on TAP or Rampmaster panels.
🛢 Quench Tank
Made from heavy-duty welded steel with bolt-on feet, this tank measures 24″ deep × 26″ tall and holds 3 gallons. It includes 6″ square steel tubing (0.120″ wall), a 5.75″ square opening, a ⅛″ steel lid, and durable welded handles for long-lasting reliability.
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Evenheat LB 18 Heat Treat Oven Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| Model |
Evenheat LB 18 |
| Function |
Knife and tool heat treating – stainless, carbon, and specialty steels, designed for longer blades |
| Interior Dimensions (D × W × H) |
18″ × 10″ × 6.25″ |
| Chamber Volume |
0.68 cu ft / 45.7cm D × 25.4cm W × 16.5cm H / 19L |
| Maximum Temperature |
2200°F (1205°C) |
| Voltage |
240V standard (200V, 208V, 220V, 230V by request) |
| Amperage |
13A |
| Wattage |
3120W |
| Receptacle Required |
NEMA 6-20 |
| Breaker Required |
20A |
| Weight |
~ 95 lbs (freight) |
| Line Frequency |
50Hz or 60Hz |
| Outside Dimensions (D × W × H) |
25.5″ × 20″ × 19.5″ |
| Controller Options |
TAP II Smart, Icon, Icon+, Rampmaster 3 |
| Shipping |
Freight truck |
Evenheat LB 18 Manual
Evenheat LB 18 Manual
