RAVS Butane Torch Lighter, DUAL Flame Mode Kitchen Torch, Refillable Cooking Torch Gun, Creme Brulee Torch Lighter, Blow Torch for Cooking, Welding, Mini Torch Soldering Torch, Butane is Not Included

This little beast earned its spot in my gear lineup. Whether I’m caramelizing crème brûlée, sealing paracord ends, or firing up a wood stove in the wild, the RAVS torch delivers clean, consistent flame with zero fuss. The dual flame mode is a game-changer. I can go precision mode for delicate work or crank it up when I need serious heat. The ignition is reliable, the build feels solid, and the refill port hasn’t given me any grief. Just remember: butane is not included—so plan ahead unless you enjoy staring at a very fancy paperweight. I’ve used it in the kitchen, on the patio, and during a camping prep session where it doubled as a firestarter and a conversation piece. It’s compact, powerful, and surprisingly versatile. If you’re building a ritual around fire—be it food, gear, or just lighting candles with flair—this torch earns its flame.

AWESOME! If you solder or do any type of electronic work like I do, this little torch will become invaluable to you. The main reason for writing this review is that I’ve even through no less than 5 different versions of “mini torch’s” as there are so many listed for sale on here. I can tell you that this is hands down the highest quality of all. It’s very well made, has a nice adjustable pinpoint flame, is easy to fill and feels good in the hand. Very nice quality all around. It’s really easy to use, just fill it up, turn the dial and push the button!

A very, very cool lighter. I purchased this mostly to start camping fires, but It works great for soldering, toasting foods or lighting a cigar. This baby has dual flames and it rocks. (Caution: This little hummer gets very hot. You need to be aware of the flame at all times)

I picked up the RAVS Butane Torch Lighter, DUAL Flame Mode Cooking Torch for kitchen use and I’m pretty happy with how it performs. It lights quickly and reliably, and the dual-flame modes (single and dual jet) give enough control for broiling, caramelizing, or searing. The refillable butane setup is convenient and the torch feels sturdy in hand. My only minor gripe: the fuel reservoir is a bit small — so I find myself refilling more often than I’d like if I’m using it a lot. Also, while the flame adjustment works fine, the built-in safety lock can be a little finicky when adjusting flame strength. Overall: a useful, affordable torch for home cooking, baking, or light DIY — just don’t expect professional-grade performance.

Use this to light up wood shavings for my bee smoker — works like a charm every time. Solid build, easy ignition, and the flame is hot as hell. No more fighting with matches or cheap lighters. Way better than a regular lighter — this thing actually holds up in the wind and gets the smoker going in seconds. The flame is focused, strong, and super consistent, even when tilted or used outside. Stands upright, looks clean, and just does the job without any fuss. If you need reliable fire power for beekeeping or anything else, this one’s it.

MICRO TORCHES REVIEW I was unable to decide on which of the many butane micro torches I should buy from Amazon, and I couldn’t trust the ad claims or flame pictures, so I ended up buying 4 to test then against each other. I have lots of larger torches of various sizes, but I wanted one with the smallest, most focused flame. The pictures in the ads of the flames was not, where pictured at all, was not useful to me or accurate. Price was not a factor for me in this. 1. Blazer ES1000CR Spitfire https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EDU5NY Made in Japan. This one has very cumbersome controls. Lighting it is a very awkward process requiring two hands and rolling an interlock forward whole pushing down on a button. Lighting it also requires 3 other controls to be in the right positions. The controls also feel rather flimsy. The flame is OK There is very little variation in the flame between minimum and maximum. It does have a button for continuous operation, but again, it feels rather flimsy. It was also the second most expensive at $53. Really the most expensive when you consider all the extras the $56 Dremel comes with. 2. Bernz-O-Matic ST2200T https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PS9TQI Made in Taiwan. The listing for this product falsely states, in two places, “The product is manufactured in United States”. I did not appreciate the false/out-of-date information. The controls are much less cumbersome than the Blazer. It has a child lockout for the igniter, presumably brought to us courtesy of CPSC. If you don’t have kids and want to get rid of this, it looks like it would be very easy to just snap off a piece of plastic and be done with it. The torch is easy to use. There is not much difference between the minimum and maximum flames. The flame is a bit larger than the Blazer. I wanted the smallest flame, so this was a negative for me. The instructions are printed on the side of the main tube, which is handy. It also includes a soldering iron tip. $32 3. Dremel 2200-01 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MJW07Z0 Made in Taiwan. Includes a decent thin metal box containing lots of accessories. If you don’t already have soldering equipment, this might be the best choice for you. It comes with a detachable stand; all the others come with a fixed base stand. The flame comes out at an upward angle, which all the others have a flame coming out at 90 degrees. This may be a plus or minus for you. This one, like the Bernz-O-Matic, comes with a plastic child lockout that looks like it could be broken off and discarded if you don’t want that feature. This one got second place in the biggest difference between minimum and maximum flames. The maximum flame was the largest of all tested, so if you’re looking for max flame, this is the one for you. At $56, the most expensive, but it comes with a lot more accessories than the others. Both the Dremel and the Bernz-O-Matic could easily be started using one hand, even with the child interlock. The Bernz-O-Matic was probably a bit easier to light with one hand. Both of them featured instant-off flame when you releaser the button, with a lock to engage for continuous flame. 4. RAVS RBT018 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5RKWNMS?th=1 Made in China. With the first three, you press the igniter button to turn on the gas and light it. The flame stays on only as long as you continue holding down the button (unless you engage the continuous lock). As soon as you release the button (or the continuous lock) the gas is cut off and the flame goes out. Probably more “consumer-safe” for people who don’t really know what they’re doing with a torch. This one is a bit different from the first three, in that it operates more like a typical propane torch. There is a rotary knob that you turn CCW to turn the gas on or CW to turn it off. So you turn the gas on, then press the igniter button to light the gas. You adjust the flame from min to max by using the rotary knob. The flame stays on until you turn the rotary knob fully CW to shut off the gas. So perhaps a bit less “safe” for those who don’t really know how to operate a torch safely. This one also felt a bit heavier and more substantial that the others. Apparently it uses more metal and less plastic. It also had, BY FAR, the most adjustable flame, from less than half what the others could produce (like down to about ¼” flame for some really fine work) to considerably more than their maximum flame. This one was also the cheapest at only $22. It’s also made in China. Normally, I will go to great lengths and spend considerably more to buy USA-made products, with probably Japan second and Taiwan third. However, for MY specific requirements, this Chinese RAVS was the clear choice for me.

Still excellent and they still honor their warrenties! I've bought multiple of their original black model and it still beats everything similar available for durability and adjustabily even name brands 3 to 4 times the price- for portable soldering get their option with attachments. It's not pocketable but handy as heck and far more durable than the only good pocketable option. Dremel has a couple great options maybe even more durable and great accessories with unbelievable customer service but without being able to fine tune the flame like this for delicate tasks. It's got a bit of a steampunk look. The piezo has worked every time first try in quite a bit of use for a few months. The knob for adjusting gas flow works pretty well (I think I've given up even dealing with those sliding adjusters on lots of torches) for dialing in your ideal flame. It does roll closed a little bit with really low flow so really small flame takes a little attention. Behind the nozzle is a plastic slieve that you rotate to cover/uncover the air intake which allows you to adjust between soft round flame and jet. It's got a good steady base and comes with a nifty little cover that covered the gas dial and also blocks the piezo from being depressed for a spark. Unfortunately it's not attached with a little chain like it should be to complete the look and add a little more value and convenience. Highest gas flow is pretty moderate so if you're looking for maximum btu's this wouldn't be ideal and it's also not going to fit comfortably in your pants pocket if you're looking for that.

Colors in the listing pictures vary quite a bit, so I thought I’d share that the color is pretty different from most. It’s super gnarly yellow/green, not a fun or bright green in any way (see image compared to another model I purchased. I do really like being able to keep it running without holding down a button. A bit less safe but very useful for those that are careful. The textured middle is also not knurled metal like it looks, it’s a rubbery silicone material. It does have a good weight in the hand so doesn’t feel too cheap, and all the functional parts feel tight and well made.