Last Updated: June 24, 2021 (Refresh Now)
Iwatani International Iwatani PRO2 Culinary Butane Torch for sous vide cr me brulee pastries camping and so much more
Last Updated: June 24, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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Usage
28easy, flame, use, kitchen, instructions
+96%
-4%
" ... Ease of use ... "
" ... I live in an apt. ... The 35FW fixed that problem & The torch is super handy, easy to use and great for finishing touches. ... "
" ... This is much easier to use and I'm so much happier with it. ... "
" ... easy to use ... "
" ... Good control of strength and easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to pop on and off of butane cans. ... "
" ... Great tool for the kitchen table ... "
" ... This is a very high quality product and easy to use. ... "
Usage / Ease
24easy, flame, torch, cans, butane
+96%
-4%
" ... good torch, easy use ... "
" ... Easy to use, adjustable flame, nice professional product ... "
" ... The 35FW fixed that problem & The torch is super handy, easy to use and great for finishing touches. ... "
" ... This is a very high quality product and easy to use. ... "
" ... The adjustment of the flame is very easy. ... "
" ... Ease of use ... "
" ... Easy to use and safer than the kind that sometimes get stuck. ... "
" ... Good control of strength and easy to use ... "
Body
24feels, torch, flame, works, torch head
+67%
-33%
" ... This is one and you can feel the quality by holding it. ... "
" ... Didn't try soldering copper pipe yet but have confidence ... it will do the job easily on 1/2" copper. ... "
" ... Looks and feels like quality product. ... It feels good and comfortable in hand and doesn't overheat like the other one I had. ... "
" ... I've been using the same brand's portable butane stove for the last 10 years without any problems ( well, the plastic case gave up, so I had to contact the company to reorder ). ... "
" ... It holds fire on with out keep pressing it ... "
" ... I wish it was built a bit more rugged overall, but the quality is decent. ... "
" ... The base makes it less top heavy on a light can. ... "
" ... Serious size flame, which is adjustable. ... Fits standard butane canisters, so doesn't require Iwatani brand specific. ... "
Food
16sear, steak, sous vide steaks, sous vide, searing
+100%
" ... The burnt flavor of course is not as good as charcoal or cast iron skillet. ... "
" ... It’s a very strong torch, you can cook sear steak with it or creat a hard brown layer for creme brulee!!! ... "
" ... I use this torch to get a nice sear after cooking my steak via sous vide. ... It works perfectly and I always get a nice sear without cooking the steak any more. ... "
" ... This was on my son's birthday wish list and as a serious cook . ... "
" ... reminds him of restaurant grilling. ... "
" ... I use this for sous vide steaks, pork, and to add a nice crust on corned beef. ... "
" ... My stove is Iwatani and is excellent, so I decided to go with that brand. ... "
" ... This is a great kitchen torch for maybe topping off merengue, or crystallizing creme brûlée, or whatever, but charring a steak? ... "
Body / Build Quality
13feels, flame, torch, screw, quality
+54%
-46%
" ... This is a solid, sturdy butane torch that is easy to light, easy to adjust the flame, and powerful! ... "
" ... This is one and you can feel the quality by holding it. ... "
" ... Overall this item feels solid, and seems to work very well. ... "
" ... I've been using the same brand's portable butane stove for the last 10 years without any problems ( well, the plastic case gave up, so I had to contact the company to reorder ). ... "
" ... Looks and feels like quality product. ... "
" ... it will do the job easily on 1/2" copper. ... "
" ... I wish it was built a bit more rugged overall, but the quality is decent. ... "
Body / Comfort
7torch head, one, nice, hand, feels
+86%
-14%
" ... This is one and you can feel the quality by holding it. ... "
" ... This is a nice torch head for searing meats, and anything else you can think of. ... "
" ... It feels good and comfortable in hand and doesn't overheat like the other one I had. ... "
" ... It also works great on pork shoulder skin! ... "
" ... I got this torch head because it is of nice size for bigger works. ... "
Reliability
6last, torch, sent, ignition, failed
+67%
-33%
" ... Worked as intended. ... "
" ... Worked as specified. ... "
" ... Been using it every day for more then half year. ... "
" ... I use it everyday and I'm confident that it wouldn't explode on me like the Chinese one I own a few months ago. ... "
Price
6spend, price, extra, buy, torch
+83%
-17%
" ... Worth the price premium. ... "
" ... So worth the money. ... "
" ... Spend the extra 10 bucks and buy this one. ... "
" ... Spend the extra buck and buy this one. ... "
" ... excellent pro grade torch at a fair price. ... "
Features
6mode, lighter, light, blow
+67%
-33%
" ... The torch is very well made. ... "
" ... Lights every time and seems well made. ... "
" ... The Iwatani torch is perfect! ... "
Marketplace
5sent, amazon, return, easy, contact
+60%
-40%
" ... I made my own “kit” by buying all their products separately here on Amazon. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
Body / Fit
5screw, iwatani, gas, torch, canisters
+40%
-60%
" ... Only fits their specific butane which costs 4x as much. ... "
" ... The twist screw on the back is not designed very well. ... If you unscrew the gas to much (which allows the butane to flow out) then it will eventually become impossible to screw back in which leads to you being unable to turn the gas off which is dangerous when it is lit. ... "
" ... The Iwatani torch did not fit on my old butane canister, and appears to require the Iwatani canister because of the way it fits on. ... "
Usage / Capacity
4+100%
" ... Great for restaurant and at-home use. ... "
" ... I live in an apt. ... "
" ... Great tool for the kitchen table ... "
" ... It’s a must have in the kitchen. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
4amazon, easy, contact
+75%
-25%
" ... I made my own “kit” by buying all their products separately here on Amazon. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
Cleaning
3air, gas, avoid
+33%
-67%
" ... Torches are used to pop air bubbles in the painting and produce special effects. ... "
Body / Storage
3+67%
-33%
" ... Well, a gallon is a helluva lot more than 8oz. ... "
" ... Serious size flame, which is adjustable. ... "
Body / Design
3look, like, feels, design
+100%
" ... Looks and feels like quality product. ... "
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