Butane Torch Kitchen Blow Lighter - Japan's Original Culinary Torches Head Chef Cooking Professional Adjustable Flame with Stabilizing Stand for Creme Brulee, Baking, BBQ (Butane Fuel Not Included)

The media could not be loaded. I don't know why I wasted all my time and money with refillable torches. I am so glad I finally found the Mubye canister powered torch, because it delivers what smaller torched can't. For starters, a smaller torch is a pain to fill and can't begin to contain 8 oz of butane nor the run time of a Mubye canister. Furthermore, should you run out of butane, it takes only seconds to swap out an empty for a full canister. What makes the Mubye different from most other canister torches is the provided stand that stabilizes the torch as it empties and becomes top heavy. Only the sumilar Iwatani torch, priced 4 times as much, provides a stabizing stand. Other inexpensive torches that look like the Mubye, don't.So how does the Mubye stack up against its more expensive competitors in terms of performance. The Mubye lights every time and puts out a wide blue flame that can be focused down to an inch or extended out to a foot or more. There are several reviews that have mentioned that their torches failed to light either right out of the box, or within days. I did discover what might be causing these failures. If the flame adjustment collar is turned fully to the broad more yellow flame setting, the torch will not ignite. So if you are having ignition difficulties, be certain that that that collar is turned completely counterclockwise. (Once lit, there is no problem turning that adjuster the other way if you need a softer more yellow flame.)I like that the torch will operate in any direction with the size flame remaining steady, as long as you are careful to allow the torch to heat up for a minute before turning it.I bought my torch primarily to light my charcoal grill. It does that exceedingly well. I also enjoy searing steaks on the grill outside. (BTW, when you do this, be sure to use the outer portion of the flame, beyond the blue conical portion, closer in. In so, doing you will avoid adding a butane taste to the meat.)While you can use the torch indoor to sear meat, there is a good chance of setting off a smoke alarm. A smaller torch might not do this, because it takes much longer to sear meat with a less wide flame and smoke is not produced as quickly.The only limitation I can see with this torch or any other canister powered torch is the larger flame may not be suited for focused soldering jobs such as needed with electronics. There a small refillable micro torch is more appropriate. Still, the canister torch will work fine or excel with plumbing or larger soldering needs.In summary, for cooking use in the kitchen or outside lighting wood or charcoal, or larger soldering jobs, the Mubye torch does a great job at a very reasonable price. Unlike other look alikes, it is the only inexpensive canister powered torch that provides a canister stand for free. So why spend more for less?One may ask will this torch hold up with heavy usage and for how long? I can't yet answer that question, since I have owned mine for only a short time. Still, it appears to be well made and should be durable, if one takes a few precautions:1. Be careful not to drop the torch or not to tighten the gas flow control dial beyond its limits, because it can break if turned too far.2. Keep the inside of the flame output spout clean, free of food debris, soot, etc.. It Is essential for dependable ignition.3. While the torch can be operated in any position, avoid using the torch in a straight down position close to food, charcoal, etc. for more than a couple of minutes at a time. The flame can be reflected back into the outflow spout and damage the igniter or other internal torch parts. Taking these precautions should prolong the useful life of this, or any other torch.Are you still worried about durability?Be assured, that as long as you don't abuse it, your torch is warrantied for a full year. Remember to register it with the seller, and get an additional year of protection, 2 years total.BTW, the seller is very responsive to your concerns. Warranties, no matter how long, are worthless without that.

What what I needed at good price. Received in one day. Be great to make cream burle

It's a pretty good value. Probably not as good as the Iwatani but works well enough for a fraction of the price. The ignitor doesn't always work so keep a lighter handy but piezos fail over time anyway so nbd. If I was going to be using the thing all the time I probably would have gone ahead and bought the Iwatani at the higher price but since it's basically for occasional home use I risked the cheaper torch to be good enough and so far it has worked well for me.

The media could not be loaded. Works extremely well. Will ignite basically first try every time. Butane lasts for a long time and the amount of heat works for many applications. It's super easy to use and the assembly skills are basically common sense. And the cans are very inexpensive and easy to find. Plus lasts much longer then any torch I've had to load the butane into the torch reservoir. All in all it's great. Oh and the stand that comes with it is what separates this and other torches definitely.

It is good quality and look nice. Excited to try

This is a a good product. This works as it should. I happy with my purchase. I recommend this to others.

Light has a good flame just very easily Great value for the money.

It was obvious from the start, that this has been a returned item. I still tried to use it, and it was horrible! Turn on the gas, and there’s supposed to be a trigger to light it, that worked once no more. I have now got gas shooting out of it fortunately had a lighter. I lit it up and the gas flow is unpredictable at best. Tried to turn it off by turning off the gas, and it took about 10 seconds to actually turn off. Not cool! This is an absolute fire hazard! be safe. Buy a different one!