Kitchen Blow Torch Lighter,Mini Brulee Blow Torch with Butane Gas, Adjustable Flame & Safety Lock, Creme Brulee Torch for DIY, Pastries, Desserts, Camping, BBQ, Soldering,refillable (Silver)

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Kitchen torches are most notably used for caramelizing sugar on the top of a crème brûlée. You can also use one to brown marshmallows, roast peppers, melt cheese, caramelize the top of a casserole, brûlée a grapefruit, and brown meringue.

Torching a crème brûlée requires a delicate balance because you need a flame that’s strong enough to caramelize sugar, but you also need to be able to control and easily maneuver this flame so that you don’t completely burn the sugar or warm the custard underneath. This EurKitchen torch offers plenty of control and strength, making it an obvious choice for any crème brûlée enthusiast. The canister can hold 12 grams of butane and the convenient fuel gauge allows you to know when you’re running low and need to refuel.One of the better butane torches that can be used as a lighter, this LONDAFISH micro butane torch has a simple ignition system that is easier to light than most others. To use the torch as either a lighter or blow torch, simply adjust the flame and the arc creates a safe distance between fingers and the fire. The flame is also weather resistant and can work in rain or wind, making it ideal for camping, hiking, or other outdoor activities.

Hobbyists looking for a transportable and practically weightless butane torch option will find the micro flame SFC Tools butane torch a prime choice. This butane torch is self-igniting, is made of stainless steel, ceramic, plastic, and iron, and has up to 1.5 hours of continuous burn time. The self-ignition button makes this one of the easiest butane torches to light, and it’s one of the few torches with an automatic ignition system. If you want the top-of-the-line, all-the-bells-and-whistles model, then this torch is right up your alley. Not only does it have a super sleek design, but it can also fire up a seriously powerful flame. Its compact size also makes it easy to transport, making it a great camping or outdoor adventure accessory. This is certainly a pricey option, but if you want a tool that can do everything from torch a mini marshmallow to caramelize a glazed ham, this is the torch for you. Reviewers love using this high-powered torch for finishing off steaks and centerpiece proteins. Even though it’s nearly twice or three times as expensive as some competitors, customers feel the investment is worth it and they love the product. Most torches are either a refillable canister or a torch head. The former are smaller and less bulky, making them a great option for beginners. Torches with refillable canisters have a small amount of butane in the handle and can be refilled from a separate butane canister. It’s always helpful when the refillable canister models show you how much butane is left so that you know when it’s time to refill. If you’re using the torch frequently, it can become somewhat annoying to constantly refill, but for the occasional torching, these refillable canisters are great.You’ll need to separately buy a 14- or 16-ounce propane tank to fuel the torch. The adjustable flame knob allows you to control the strength of the flame as well as safely extinguish it when you’re done torching. This torch is super powerful, but its adjustable fuel control allows you to use it for delicate applications like crème brûlée or meringue, as well as heftier projects. Crank up the fuel control and use the full power flame for tasks like searing steaks, roasting peppers, or lighting a campfire. Other than these features, users should take the proper precaution when using butane torches, as well as storing them safely, wearing the proper protective gear, and taking extra care when filling them up with gas. In relation to tank capacity, the larger a tank, the less time you have to spend refilling it with fuel, and the longer it can provide you with continuous burn time. Construction One of the many five-star reviewers described, “It lights almost every time, lets you adjust the flame from soft flame to a very strong torch lighter, and you can leave it on for up to an hour.” Another added, “The main thing I like about this one is you can adjust it to a small stable blue flame. Stays steady even upside down, doesn't go ‘whoosh’ and change flame size like some others I have tried.” Specifications

If you’re looking for the torch that kitchen professionals swear by, it is without question a Benzomatic. Known for its high-quality, durable kitchen torches, Benzomatic makes a range of reasonably priced torch heads. When you’re using this trigger-start ignition model, you don’t need to worry about keeping the torch upright, as it’s pressure regulated for tilted use. Butane torches can’t reach the same high-temperature level that a propane torch can (approximately 3.600°F), but that doesn't mean that it isn’t a tool that can be used professionally. Always keep in mind with these torches that there needs to be a fuel source. In some instances, the fuel is included, but not always. Make sure to read the directions thoroughly so that you know exactly what kind of fuel to buy for your device. Some torches require proprietary fuel, so make sure you have some when you plan to use it.While some of the cheaper tools come in plastic casings, you’ll find that the most durable, industrial-grade butane gas torches are constructed from heavy-duty alloy steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and iron. These metal models, understandably, might be more expensive but are designed to last you longer than their plastic counterparts. Safety Metalworkers can use this anti-flare butane torch from Master Appliance to weld, braze, solder, or desolder various metals. The removable base of this butane torch means this tool can be used either on a table (hands-free) or as a hand-held torch. The adjustable flame allows users to increase or decrease the flame temperature, and, like most butane torches, if the electric ignition system fails, this torch can still be lit using an external flame for a continuous 30 minutes of burning time. I’m a fan of the Bernz-o-Matic Multi-Use Torch Set," says Jenni Field, Pastry Chef and Founder of Pastry Chef Online. "The flame is adjustable, and the torch comes with a large propane canister you won't have to replace for a very long time, especially if you're only torching one or two desserts at a time." Butane torches are available with many different features and in several styles. To figure out which butane torch is the best option for your needs, it’s good to know what types are available, and what features to look out for. Butane Torch Applications Below we take a look at some of the features to look out for when on the hunt for a good butane torch. Ignition system