PRO2 Culinary Professional Kitchen Butane Torch | Adjustable Flame Shape Strength 2700 F | Sous Vide Crème Brulee Pastries | Anti-flare | Incl. Stabilizing Stand | Butane Fuel Not Included

The best torch for creme brulee!! A great hot flame and so easy to light and adjust. We went through 3 or 4 torches before this one. Some were more pretty but this is just the simple best torch we have used. The flame is strength easily did and job such as sugar on goat cheese for a salad. I also like hoe easy it is the remove from butane tank and store.

Finally, a kitchen torch I think will last! It looks great, very easy to use and excellent control of the flame. It is metal and well made.

A precision tool for culinary artisans seeking perfection in their creations. Whether you're caramelizing the sugar atop a crème brûlée or putting the finishing touches on a sous vide dish, this torch delivers exceptional performance with ease. Pros: -Precision Control: Adjusting the flame strength is a breeze, allowing for fine-tuning to achieve the desired result. -Quality Build: From its sturdy construction to its tactile clicker, every aspect exudes durability and craftsmanship. -Longevity: Investing in the Iwatani PRO2 is a great choice for seasoned cooks or people looking to invest in good quality tools for your kitchen. -Stabilizing Stand: A nice touche is the included stand provides excellent support, ensuring the torch stays upright and secure when not in use. Cons: -Pricey Investment: The upfront cost may deter some, especially considering that butane fuel isn't included. -Butane Fuel Not Included: Despite its premium price, users need to separately purchase butane fuel to use the torch effectively. In summary, the Iwatani PRO2 Butane Torch is a top-tier tool for culinary professionals and enthusiasts alike. Its precision, build quality, and longevity justify the investment, while the stabilizing stand adds convenience to its storage. Though it comes at a premium, its performance makes it a worthwhile addition to any kitchen arsenal.

Great torch. I broke my first one while camping and had to immediately buy another. I wish the flame could go just a touch lower, but it isn't a big deal. I use this to fire creme brulee, sear steaks, anything I need a torch for. Surprisingly doesn't use a ton of fuel, it feels like a professional tool and it looks good in the kitchen.

I have an electric oven. It has one heating element that wraps around the top of the oven. Restaurants have a "salamander," an expensive broiler with rows of flames. A restaurant "salamander" will carmelize the top of a dish very quickly. My "broiler" will take so long that the dish will be overcooked, and even then it's 50-50 the dish won't have a wonderful carmelization. (Separate, but related issue is producing "wok hei," which requires a burner producing temperatures up there with blacksmithing.) What to do? A butane (or propane) torch is a good answer. You can buy one of these for soldering at Lowes, if you are into plumbing. But are you? I am not. This is the other, and maybe better, option. It shoots out a blue, high temperature flame for the smoky flavor of wok hei, the carmelizing on creme brulee or simply doing what many home broilers ought to do but don't. Snap the head onto a (buy separately) butane canister and it is ready for instant use. Turn the rear valve to start a hisssing sound, pull the trigger, and carmelize, carmelize, CARMELIZE! I am really pleased with this. And one other thing, unrelated to good cooking: What a great man-boy toy! It produces a hot, dangerous blue jet flame that allows me to be a manly man and show off to you ladies (Just don't mention to me that you have been using this for years. Remember, the most delicate part of a man is his ego!) OK, comedy routine aside. this is a great product. Five stars!

I really debated before buying this torch to replace its W&S compact predecessor that served me so well over 10 years. But the old one developed a filler port leak and it had to go. There seems to be quite a number of mixed reviews on this - mostly having to do with it being hard to figure out and operate (very good instructions are printed inside the cardboard mounting sheet, but if you need instructions to operate this, then you should consider a dumbed down "consumer" model). After all, Iwatani is used in commercial kitchens and culinary schools across the world and it's even packaged with the assertion "For Professional Use Only." I love the flame control and the amount of heat this puts out. One of my biggest reservations was the warning to only use Iwatani fuel canisters - which are literally nowhere to be found. That you MUST use only Iwatani canisters is bunk. I got 4 canisters for eight bucks at a local Asian market and the torch works flawlessly. I was also impressed with the canister mounting mechanism - all metal and very sturdy. I don't store the torch mounted to the canister due to my aversion to explosive gases risks. If this is your first torch or you're intimidated by its "complexity" (it's not) then it's probably not for you. If you like doing everything from delicate meringue or crème brûlée to quickly searing sous vide meats, this is a great choice. Would happily recommend to friends and family. Great tool.

I used the kitchen torch using a left over butane cartridge (8 oz) from an asian neighborhood store. The flame output was yellow at the tip. No adjustments turned he flame blue. At first, I thought this torch was a bad broduct. However, all the good reviews could not be wrong. I got a new 8 oxz can from the same Asian store and tried it with the torch. To m surprse, Ithe torch spewed clean blue flame. Happy as a Lark. I seared some rib eye steaks. Worked very well. I guess, old left over butane cans may become "bad". Who knows!!! I tried the same left over cans with my new Iwatani burner. Yes, the yellow flame was visibly more pronounced. Later, I replaced with the "new" cartridge and litup the Iwatani burner. Excellent blue pure flame with the Iwatani butane torch as well as Iwatani burner. Highly recommend using The Iwatani butane cartridge for any Iwatani product.

Made in Japan. Great quality torch. All the reviews where the torch has broken are obviously because of mishandling. There is no way to break off the tab, or break the adjusting valve, or break anything else if you use it correctly. It DOES come with simple English instructions. The description literally says "Butane Fuel Not Included" and anyone who expects it to come with fuel is crazy. Nobody is going to ship a torch with fuel. You can use any 8 oz butane canister. We have several butane stoves that use the 8 oz cans, and we have lots of butane cans, so this torch is really convenient. The torch simply twists on the top. Turn the knob for gas, then click the trigger (no need to hold it). Once lit, you can hold it by the can. Since these butane canisters are designed to operate horizontally, you can tilt the torch to a full 90 degree (horizontal) angle, with the flame pointing straight down. This is convenient for culinary use, as well as other general purpose use. I used it for creme brulee, for starting fires, and for heat shrink tube. I'll probably buy another one so that I have a "clean" one for the kitchen, and one that I can get dirty for the garage.

Trigger could turn off and on gas like previous model.

Received a cheap generic item labeled “Flame Gun” instead of the advertised Iwatani product. On top of that, it arrived used and damaged.

It’s hands-down THE best product on the market of this type. It’s a bit pricy and I was hesitant to spend so much on it but I have no regrets. Having owned the exact same model before, I knew it was great quality and lasted for years and years before it wore out, (my old one still works but the auto-ignition gave out eventually). Excellent and smooth adjustable gas flow. A very solid and safe product.

great product - great price - speedy delivery

I really like this torch. It is very easy to use and has lots of adjustment. The clip-on base is very secure. It also burns all the fuel in the butane canister, no leftovers. I also use it in the garage because I can get a lower flame temp and gentler flame pattern than other torches.