Price: $39.99 - $34.99
(as of Jan 09, 2025 19:22:16 UTC - Details)

Product Description

Iwatani PRO MAX Culinary Torch

The Iwatani PRO MAX Butane Torch has a maximum flame temperature of approximately 2552 °F/1400 °C. It features an ergonomic design with an ignition lever placed at the rear for easy grasping and a flame adjustment knob for precision cooking, eliminating the need for a separate adjustment knob. The professional design allows for one-action ignition and extinguishing, all while being stabilized with the included stand (Iwatani Butane Canister not included).

Max Temperature: Approx. 2552 °F/1400 °CWeight: 3.1 lbs

Power

An intense 2550 degree flame is backed up with over 6000 BTU, making this one of the most powerful butane torches on the market.

Flexibility

The intense flame and ease of use make the PRO MAX useful in a variety of applications in and out of the kitchen. Some customers even use it for welding.

Reliability

Iwatani is perhaps the most trusted name in Butane and accessories. The PRO2 torch is used in professional kitchens around the world. PRO MAX offers the same quality at a lower price.

Simplicity

The Pro Max is designed for user-friendly one-handed operation. It does away with the flame adjustment dial in favor of a trigger which you can squeeze to change the flame shape. This leaves you with one hand free.

Iwatani top quality butane torch is backed by a 1-year manufacturer (butane not included)
Easy to use butane torch - adjustable flame size and shape to concentrate the flame as much or as little as you need, one touch piezo ignition, and stabilizing plate for your safety
Kitchen Torch perfect for roasting and charring vegetables, glazing ham, browning and crisping toppings, melting cheese and of course producing the sugary crust on crème Brulee, meringues and pastries
Sous vide Torch that adds complex flavors, and wonderful texture to perfectly finish off your steaks, fish, chicken and vegetables in just a few minutes
Portable Torch that’s perfect for camping, at home, professional, culinary school, and BBQ’s just twist and it locks in place
Reviewer: Hideki T
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Precision Flame at Your Fingertips an investment for Home Cooks
Review: 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.

Reviewer: A Day Well Spent
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very easy to use and has a great fame adjustment
Review: I purchased a more expensive one and there was something wrong with it that would not allow it to be filled with the fuel. I returned it and replaced it with this simple torch. This one does all I need it to do. Great for campfire starting and will help me brown cheese and toppings on pizza that I cook on my BBQ and my Little Coleman Stove. This attaches to the can of fuel and works similar to a lighter. The flame has a wide range of sizes. It has a simple base it can be set on that will keep the fuel can from tipping over when not in use. Very simple to use.

Reviewer: The Pxlfxr
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best kitchen torch ever
Review: Not a toy! A blast furnace in your hand if you want that. Adjustable flame spread etc. Great to quick sear meat or finish creme breulee. Wish the trigger was an on/off for the gas though like my plumbing torch. Flame continues until you turn off the knob. But, it works fantstically.

Reviewer: C. Lee
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Gigantic flame, robustly build
Review: I have gone through two cans of fuel with this torch and it is holding up just fine. The outer part of the nozzle near the tip turned blue and dark from the heat, but other than that, it is good as new. I used it mostly to brown meat quickly or to help grilling steak (to make the cooking more evently like scorching the bone on a porter house steak to make sure the meat near the bone is cooked appropriately). The large flame works very well in this role.This torch gives a gigantic hot flame. About 1” in diameter and maximum 12” long. It is much bigger than the flame from a typical blow torch for soldering pipes. The torch does it by having a small central nozzle surrounded by outer circumferentially placed smaller nozzles. This is an elaborate system to give a stable large flame.The big flame makes browning/searing quick and even when working on a large area. The kitchen torch is crazy powerful, over 6000 BTU/hr!There is no manual so here’s what I found:1- Attach the torch to the canister by lining up a notch on the canister with a tab on the torch’s base then twist the torch’s upper part to lock it in.2- The knob on the back is a valve that controls the fuel flow rate and the knob in the front changes the flame type by adjusting the amount of air mixed with the fuel before existing the nozzles.3- the igniter does not open or close the gas valve. So just open the valve on the back and click and release the igniter (no need to hold the igniter down after ignition).The front valve allows the torch to go between a roaring robust flame like that on a Bernzomatic blow torch and a quiet flickering flame you see on a candle or a Bic lighter. I prefer to be in the strong and robust torch mode.The outer wall of nozzle gets red hot in use, so be careful.I tried it with the Iwantani butane canister as well as that sold by Coleman and also other random brands from Asian markets. They all work.I only attach the torch to a gas canister only when in use for safety.This is almost a flame thrower, in 2 days, I have used it a lot to sear chicken, steak, and fish. This is a great kitchen gadget.

Reviewer: R. Smith
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent, easy to use, reliable.
Review: I use mine with the Iwatani fuel cans that are sold for this model. It does exactly what I hoped it would do and I'm perfectly satisfied. Easy to use. Great for browning and searing things that have been cooked sous vide, especially chicken because you can direct the flame along the contours of the skin, whereas with a pan you are only browning the surface that touches the pan.

Reviewer: Balam Mahiya
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It works for sure
Review: 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.

Reviewer: Constante A.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Feels very sturdy compared to other torches, I've had so many they just keep breaking. The added stand helps a lot with weight distribution and it doesn't randomly fall over when the butane is low.

Reviewer: Andrew Li
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Sophisticated design. Easy to use. Works with other brands' butane canisters. Great for finishing food like Salmon, steak, ribs. Adjustable heating area. Adjustable heat output. Powerful flame.

Reviewer: Miguel Angel Castro González
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Es un lanza llama

Reviewer: Texastair
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: After trying a number of torches for various culinary (and non-culinary) tasks, this one is head and shoulders above all the others, particularly the one falsely represented as Iwatani. Im grateful for the honest comment pointing this out.

Reviewer: Gregory Mandel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Trigger could turn off and on gas like previous model.