Kitchen Butane Torch
Best for: Best for crème brûlée, searing, melting and charring — an adjustable, refillable torch with a safety lock and hands-free flame lock.
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Our review
This refillable butane kitchen torch is the Amazon's Choice best-seller of its category — 4.4 stars across more than 13,000 ratings and over 10,000 sold a month — and it covers far more than crème brûlée. A piezo ignition lights it with one click, an adjustable dial takes the flame from a soft caramelising flame up to a concentrated jet that hits around 2500°F, and a continuous-flame lock lets you keep it lit hands-free for longer jobs like searing a steak, melting cheese, charring peppers, lighting charcoal or even soldering. A sliding safety lock stops accidental ignition, the aluminium body feels solid, and it refills in seconds (butane sold separately).
A couple of honest things to know. The lowest flame setting is genuinely weak — a few reviewers found it would sputter out, and the fix is simply to turn it up. Refilling can feel a little awkward the first time (purge the air with the included adapter and don't overfill, or you'll get unstable flares), and a minority report the ignition failing over time, which is reflected in the 7% one-star reviews. Most people, though, get years out of it and call it a sturdy, versatile little workhorse — and at around thirteen dollars it's an easy yes for anyone who likes to cook.
👍 Pros
- Adjustable flame up to ~2500°F — brûlée to searing
- Continuous-flame lock for hands-free use
- Sliding safety lock prevents accidental ignition
- Refills in seconds; solid aluminium body
- Amazon's Choice, 4.4 stars, 10K+ sold a month, ~$13
👎 Cons
- Lowest flame setting is weak — turn it up
- Refilling is a little fiddly the first time
- A minority report the ignition failing over time
- Butane not included (buy separately)
Specifications
| Type | Refillable butane cooking/kitchen torch |
|---|---|
| Flame | Adjustable, up to ~2500°F jet; continuous-flame lock |
| Ignition | One-click piezo, sliding safety lock |
| Refill | ~4 seconds; 15+ min per charge; 3 adapters incl. |
| Uses | Crème brûlée, searing, melting, charring, BBQ, soldering |
| Brand / Price | TBTeek, ~$13.28 (butane separate) |
FAQ
Does it come with butane?
No — for safe shipping butane is sold separately. It includes three adapters that fit most cans and refills in seconds.
What can I use it for besides crème brûlée?
Searing steak, melting cheese, charring peppers, toasting marshmallows, lighting charcoal, and even light soldering or jewellery work.
Is the low flame setting weak?
Yes — the lowest setting can sputter; turn the dial up a little for a strong, steady flame.
Is it safe?
It has a sliding safety lock to prevent accidental ignition and an ergonomic grip; keep it away from children and follow the refill instructions.
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