Big, Bad Torch

CIGARHead · July 20, 2005

Well, on the recommendation of FreefallGuy, I went and got one bad arse butane kitchen torch supposed to be used for creme brulee. I got mine at William Sonoma because I had a gift certificate that I swiped from the wifey's purse that was a wedding gift. This may be one of the best purchases in the lighter dept. one could make. Its big, so its def a table top lighter for the porch at home, but this thing rocks. No need to push the ignition multiple time like I do w/ my Prometheus and it has an ignition lock so you dont have to hold the button while lighting your cigar.

In a land of overpriced, half ass lighters it appears we have a winner.

:ok:

Colt45 · July 20, 2005

I've been interested in these since reading about them in the previous thread as well

(I couldn't find the thread). How are they refilled? That's my main concern, as that seems to be the biggest problem with regular torch lighters. Thanks for any info.

CIGARHead · July 20, 2005

» I've been interested in these since reading about them in the previous

» thread as well

» (I couldn't find the thread). How are they refilled? That's my main

» concern, as that seems to be the biggest problem with regular torch

» lighters. Thanks for any info.

On the same shelf as the torch was a big can of Vector Butane. I picked that up as well. You fill it just like any butane lighter, and the fuel capacity is grande;-)

If you get one, be sure to bleed out the air that is in the torch before you fill er up with butane. Just push the intake stem to release the excess air. Hope that helps ya man.

Colt45 · July 20, 2005

Thanks CH. It sounds like a must-have. Bed Bath Beyond shows two versions - one of them being the same as the one shown on Williams Sonoma. I'll have a look soon.

CIGARHead · July 20, 2005

» Thanks CH. It sounds like a must-have. Bed Bath Beyond shows two versions -

» one of them being the same as the one shown on Williams Sonoma. I'll have a

» look soon.

No problem bro. The one I got is the steel handle, very nice. The thing is a bad ass. On high flame you could probably light 3 cigars ata time:-D

Let me know what ya think if you get one.

Maverick · July 20, 2005

» Well, on the recommendation of FreefallGuy, I went and got one bad arse

» butane kitchen torch supposed to be used for creme brulee. I got mine at

» William Sonoma because I had a gift certificate that I swiped from the

» wifey's purse that was a wedding gift. This may be one of the best

» purchases in the lighter dept. one could make. Its big, so its def a table

» top lighter for the porch at home, but this thing rocks. No need to push

» the ignition multiple time like I do w/ my Prometheus and it has an

» ignition lock so you dont have to hold the button while lighting your

» cigar.

»

» In a land of overpriced, half ass lighters it appears we have a winner.

» :ok:

Does anyone know whether these are readily available in Brisbane?

Ross...

cananoza · July 20, 2005

Maverick,

There are other alternatives in Australia. Try a Prince GT3000 there are great. Not only can you adjust the gas coming out of the jet you can regulate the air and butane mixture ratio as well, so the flame doesnt get too hot. I dont know where you can get them in Brisbane but if you are interested i can tell you where you can get them in sydney or melbourne.

» Does anyone know whether these are readily available in Brisbane?

»

» Ross...

Freefallguy · July 20, 2005

Yeah, that torch is da bomb isn’t CH! I’m not one to touch up a stick unless it really runs astray, but found myself touching up a Parti corona about a half dozen times Monday night, just because I could. Gotta love that lighter! :yes: (BTW, the smoke was top notch, left me with a wonderful taste on the tongue all the next day!)

As you said, it’s not one you carry out to a herf, but I found a very cool compact piezo type lighter in the welding section of Lowe’s. It uses that same fuel, and is marketed for staring welding/soldering torches or camping use. It has maybe half the flame of the brulee torch, but is a very nice alternative for only $9!

Now, about nicking your wife’s WS cert… :no: Trust me, you'll pay in the end CH!

Cheers mate!

Mel · July 20, 2005

Got to get me one. I am anal about my lighters. I use a triple torch and have five or six of them just in case one goes out.

I am taking a fishing trip to Alaska in Aug. and I am going to have two new lighters shipped out ahead of me.

Phailure · July 21, 2005