Iwatani 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 Iwatani PRO2 Culinary Professional Kitchen Butane Torch is an exceptional tool for both professional chefs and home cooks. Its built-in trigger piezo ignition ensures easy and reliable startup, while the adjustable flame control allows for precision in various culinary applications. Users have praised its superior build quality, noting its durability and safety compared to other models. One user highlighted that it doesn’t leak butane, a common issue in lesser-quality torches. Whether you’re searing sous-vide meats, caramelizing crème brûlée, or roasting peppers, this torch delivers consistent performance. Its compatibility with standard butane canisters adds to its convenience. Investing in the Iwatani PRO2 means choosing reliability and excellence in your culinary endeavors.

The media could not be loaded. 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.

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.

Glad I went with this torch instead of a cheaper one. The flame is strong and stable, and it feels a lot safer and more solid than the budget models I’ve used in the past.It’s super easy to use—attaches securely to a standard butane canister, lights up reliably, and the base is a nice touch if you want to set it down between uses. I’ve used it on corn, salmon, and even for finishing off sous vide steak, and it worked great every time.One thing to note: even on the lowest setting, the flame is pretty intense. If you’re planning to use it for delicate tasks like brûlée or meringue, you’ll need to keep your distance or move quickly. I wish there were a true low-flame mode for more control.Bonus: great way to impress your kids by pulling out a “flame thrower” at dinner. 😂All in all, a solid kitchen tool and worth the upgrade.