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Five Star Reviews:

47%
Would recommend
August 18, 2017
This is a great little set. I have used it a few times. Easy to use for sure! And the dishes make for a beautiful presentation.
but it always works when I dig it out and was easy to use from the beginning
December 23, 2016
I've had this little guy since purchasing in 2009! I never use it much, but it always works when I dig it out and was easy to use from the beginning. It is pretty tiny, so it's easier for small hands to operate the little switches. But it gets the job done, and the little brulee dishes are cute. Again very small, but they're good quality.
... this for my birthday from my husband because I love creme brulee and really wanted to be able to ...
January 22, 2016
I received this for my birthday from my husband because I love creme brulee and really wanted to be able to make it at home. So far I love this set! The dishes are a little small but I also have a few other ramekins so I still make it work. I have used the torch several times and it has worked perfectly every time! It is super easy to use and I love that the dishes are dishwasher safe. Great set, especially for new torch users like me!
This product works amazing. I really love to cook and this makes ...
January 19, 2016
This product works amazing. I really love to cook and this makes things much easier. I have made crème Brule several times and it turns out amazing. The torch is very simple and easy to use and easy to refill, small and easy to store. The ramekins are very good quality and easy to clean. I would absolutely recommend this product for small at home cooking.
Great price for this set
April 21, 2015
I love this set. Well worth the price. The only down side to this set is the torch. I wish the bottom of the torch doesn't keep falling off. It fell more than 3 times when I try to use it right into the creme brulee. Other than that it is a good torch with different intensity levels and safety button. It does not come with butane and the butane refill hole is super tiny so make sure you get a butane bottle that has a opening that fits otherwise it will take you forever to refill the torch. I love to use this to light candles outside on the deck in a windy day.
GREAT SET but read my negative comment on ceramic size (small)
January 22, 2015
These are tiny little ceramic items. Remember that in case you were planning on making up a normal recipe of Creme Brulee because you will need another 6-8 of these or must use other items. The flame thingie is first rate however. We loved using it and it's easy to use. Get the stuff to fill it from your hardware store (easy to find), fill (easy) then burn up the sugar! Follow the directions and you will have perfect sugar on top. We found nice instructions off YouTube. Lovely. It's a fantastic set. Just know that the servings are, um, not big enough because the ceramic containers are rather small and not very deep. You will want to eat all four ... just sayin!
67%
Bad Ass Cigar Lighter
May 4, 2017
It's not just a culinary device. Great lighter for the patio.... And, You can turn the lock OFF! You're only one click away from a serious torch that hold a lot of butane. Great fit in your hand. Large enough you won't lose it.

Save your money on expensive cigar lighters.
Built to Last and Last and Last
February 2, 2016
This torch is really cool looking, it works great and it's built to last.

***ONE YEAR UPDATE: After a year of regular use, I am happy to report this torch is still working perfectly. I have owned many butane torches and not one has continued to function this long. Usually, the igniter fails or the jets become clogged. Not so with this torch. It requires no special care or fussy refilling techniques. I recommend that you use high-quality butane. I avoid Zippo and Ronson products which burn dirty and could shorten the useful life of any torch.
One Hell of a Torch! ---Updated
November 5, 2015
First let me start buy saying I love how safe this torch is. On nearly all other torches alike they have the pipe exposed which gets very hot after extended use I learned this lesson the hard way:,( but with the READY TORCH its pipe is surrounded by a vented cage so the ENTIRE torch stays cool to the touch. Since I am a chef moving fast this safety feature and the soft ignite button are my favorite qualities. On my previous torch my finger would get sore after a dozen or so strikes; that's definitely not the case here u can push that button hundreds of pain-free times and it usually always lights the first press(well above 90%). I was a bit afraid the torch and flame would be to small but I'm very impressed by the large flame and the size and quality build of the body of the torch. It has a nice quality weight to it and the base is ever so stable even sits on a couch cushion or a bed(never on of course!*)without tipping over. Of course you can't forget how good it looks. So far I think this maybe the best torch on the market definitely worth every dime. My only unanswered desire is does it last long without being refueled. A question that can only be answered in time.so I'll put that last aspect to test and be back with an update.

---Update: still enjoying this torch and just wanted to update the torch does last a good while between refuelings
Works, sexy, workable tank size
October 31, 2015
Pros: looks sexy, heats things up when I need them heated up
Cons: very small tank size only lasts a few uses before I have to whip out the can of horrible-smelling butane again

Summary: if you're looking to do lots of concentrated cooking applications, don't get one of the little handheld torches. Just get a full-size blowtorch from Home Depot for $15. that said, if your utensils are very small and you don't want them to heat up too much, this handheld one is about as good as they come.

UPDATE: turns out I was filling it wrong originally. This thing is 5 star.
It's super easy to fill and ignite
July 20, 2015
This little torch is not only a neat looking gadget, it's also very functional! It's super easy to fill and ignite, and I love that it has a lock switch for the ignition button as well. The gas adjustment switch and flame switch give you a lot of control over the type of flame it is producing. I like to leave it sitting out on my kitchen counter top because it looks so nice and sparks a lot of conversation. I've found many uses for it so far--toasting marshmallows indoors, creme brulee (obviously!), caramelizing bananas and other fruits for oatmeal, heck torch the top of your oatmeal while you're at it. try torching some brown sugar you've sprinkled on the outside of your french toast for an amazing crust sometime!

Four Star Reviews:

16%
Ramekins are nice, tiny but nice
September 21, 2017
Ramekins are nice, tiny but nice. Could have used some better instructions on what to do with the fuel. I have to hold the burner level or it turns off, but it works well enough for the price.
Creme Brûlée at Home
April 9, 2017
My wife bought this to recreate our favorite French dessert at home. This was easy to operate and heats up quite well. Subtract one star for instruction manual that could have been a little clearer.
Nice
March 26, 2016
Great kit. The ramikens are are on the smaller size but thats what i wanted. The torch itself is really good quality and easy to refill. I've used mine several times and it is still working well. If you're looking for a decent kit this would be one to look at.
Handy little tool
January 2, 2016
This works well, just be careful you don't burn the sugar. It goes from barely melting to burnt in less than a second. Buy butane online, because it's hard to come by at stores like Walmart, etc.
Versatile!
July 15, 2015
I haven't used it for cooking yet and we did have a little trouble getting it to light up the first time but it has been used. A workman at our house asked if we had a propane torch that he could use to soften some tubing. I wasn't sure where the propane torch was so I offered him my butane kitchen torch and it worked like a charm. So, I would say it is a very useful and versatile tool! I hope the crème brulee I am planning to make soon turns out as well.
Hardware good, software not so much.
January 3, 2015
The hardware is good. Torch works as expected.The included recipe sheet, however, is terrible:* The recipe provided makes twice as much liquid as will fit in the trays* The recipe provided calls out brown sugar for the topping, which is just wrong..So, if you need small ramikins, and a good torch, this is a good set.But, use your own recipe.
12%
not as hot as expected but good in every other way
December 21, 2016
not as hot as expected but good in every other way. Did not receive the book though I tried in every way to locate it as ebook
The customer service follow up with regards to safety was very good. I also enjoyed having the recipe book to ...
December 16, 2016
The tool worked as expected. The customer service follow up with regards to safety was very good. I also enjoyed having the recipe book to go with the tool.
I'm not one to easily impress...
July 31, 2016
Wow! I'm not one to easily impress... and typically I don't put a lot of credence into most reviews. At first I was concerned it might be like my other one... you know... the one with a really unique fill port which no one carries?

Well I gotcha covered as far as filling it: I found 'Newport Zero, Extra purified butane gas / free flints in cap / for thermal butane blablabla' works to fill it.

You use (I believe) the white tapering point, you kinda have to go in quick and firm, but be careful to not snap the can's fill nozzle - it seems to me when the fluid flows it hyperchills (wonder under what condition water does this) and the plastic becomes brittle.

Now - I'm with the manufacturer on the hold-up-a-minute consideration after filling. The gas hasn't equalized and (think of the gas mixture of air and butane... where the air in this case acts like carbon dioxide in soft drinks... change pressure beyond a given threshold... and it's gonna fizz... so... long story short... you'll get a jetstream of expanding gas just like you get a face full of soda if you shake the can. So give it a minute to settle down after filling.

The Lock was engaged... which feels solid and true. Wasn't sloppy nor lacking in function nor usability. Clicks into place... un(lock)ed was clearly marked and the slide to adjust the flame feels as one would expect a quality device display. That said, I've owned previous torches; one which the slide lever would barely change volume at all... and i've had those where the slightest wrong movement set concern in ones heart as the flame goes out or jumps... but not this torch to my pleasant desire. You set the height and it stays.

When I first ignighted... for what ever reason - the volume was set to full +... so, a foot+ long flame shot out. The surprizing thing though wasn't the impressive sputtering flame - {beware long hair} ... no, it was the lack of activation before the flame lets out. There wasn't the typical click of some stone being squished... nor a click of electrical discharge... common with the electric lighters.

The trigger is surprizingly comfortable and useable under most conditions; lighting a cigarette might not be one of them.

Lastly, and the best part if it works without prompting(without having to set it full left, or full right... one way is jet, the other soft but volumeous flame, and the slide adjusts the tip type as you use it. You can go to a long pointy jet tip, to a long, but soft tip, to a short soft... each flame type serving a different purpose, but I wish to note it might not function that way as intended if you have to set it full to light in the first place.
They look nice just wished they would of mention they run a ...
February 22, 2016
They look nice just wished they would of mention they run a little small. If not for that they would be really awesome shoes for its price and very fast shipping.
Very comfortable to hold and light
September 16, 2015
Cons: Comes empty, you must fill it with gas.
It does not have an indicator for how much gas is in there (no gas window)
It has 2 modes, flame and torch, but it will only light in the torch mode, It will not light up in the flame mode.
Thus, the 4 stars instead of 5.
Pros: (In the torch mode) it lights up 100% of the time, never missed.
Very comfortable to hold and light.

Three Star Reviews:

15%
It's not for the Pro.
August 31, 2017
Too small for any real cooking. OK if you want to do thimble size Creme brulee.
Small dishes, small price tag
March 3, 2016
Very small dishes as others have said. It's Literally 3 or 4 spoonfuls which, for a "higher end" dinner party, might seem more sophisticated... But not great when you're just entertaining friends and can only serve them a tiny, unsatisfying dessert. Just a little bigger, not a lot, would make all the difference. Fine otherwise.
Reasonably priced torch will get the job done
December 26, 2015
Does the job nicely enough. As other reviews have stated, the accompanying ramekins are small, but we didn't care about that as we were buying only for the torch. Only complaint is that the torch needs to be refilled with butane more frequently than I would have thought....doesn't seem to hold enough to do more than four creme brulee's.
Hard to keep lit
August 8, 2015
Torch is finicky and hard to keep the flame with adjustments. There seems to be a very specific airflow and fuel adjustment that allows it to stay lit.
A little difficult to use.
June 26, 2015
Works okay but it is difficult to push the ignition and hold it in.
So-So...
July 24, 2013
I was really excited about this torch, but it didn't turn out so well. The flame was not directed and blue but yellow and wild-no matter how I adjusted it. The flame did not come out in a straight line, so it melted the plastic. It also doesn't turn on without a lighter. I've only used it twice and gave up and bought a new one for $25 from Home Depot that works fantastically.The only reason I didn't take the time to return it was because the ramekin dishes are great! They are smaller than normal creme brulee dishes, so they are the perfect size! And I didn't want to have to return those as well.
8%
Worked great at the beginning then started to fail after a ...
March 7, 2017
Worked great at the beginning then started to fail after a few months... Very unfortunate thought it was high quality
Three Stars
December 20, 2016
Christmas present.... can't wait to see the receivers reaction.
flame is not the best for caramelizing sugar on creme brulee
October 14, 2016
trouble lighting randomly is frustrating. flame is not the best for caramelizing sugar on creme brulee. I have tried multiple culinary torches and have yet to find one that does the job. This one also has the feature to just be a lighter which is what we now use it for in the restaurant. It is an expensive lighter though.
Not suitable for sous vide use
October 19, 2015
Retuned it. Wasn't hot enough for sous vide browning.
Limited usefulness
September 29, 2015
This is okay for doing a carmelization on sugar, not enough oomph for searing meat or charring vegetables.

Two Star Reviews:

6%
Really tiny Brûlée bowls--the demitasse bowls of Creme Brûlée
March 18, 2016
I din't realize how really tiny the cups were when I bought this as a gift. When I opened the box and saw that they were only about 2oz, there wasn't enough time to send it back for another. The gift recipient and I both got a good laugh at how tiny the cups were, than I purchased another set. The torch was fine, however. The one being sold by Walmart is more like a plumber's Cu pipe soldering torch.
Needs refilling too often.
March 19, 2015
The problem with this torch is how fast the fuel runs out and has to be refilled. Honestly I doubt if I will be using it much. The Brulee dishes are really nice though.
tired of complaining
March 16, 2015
The first one I got wouldn't start, thought that it was because of cold weather, amazon replaced it fast, but same problem with second one! I just have to manually ignite it! Tired of returning & complaining!!!
I would not recommend this kit
February 26, 2015
The ramekins are way too small! A wee bit over 2 ounces. The recipe included states to use four (4) 4 ounce ramekins. Needless to say, I would not recommend this kit. The torch seems simple enough, but have not yet used it. I did purchase 6 ounce ramekins from a local source...
Would look for a different set.
February 17, 2015
I should have read the description more closely. The torch works very well. You fill it with the Zippo butane. But the ramikins are oval and small not deep enough and definitely not big enough. The picture shows three stacked but they do not stack at all.
VERY SMALLL
February 15, 2015
very disappointed, the set is verrrryyyy small. Its just like a very tiny saucer. not a creme brulee set. will return it,
4%
it doesn't get quite as hot as I'd like it too
January 7, 2017
I've had this product for awhile, it's kind of a pain to refill, it doesn't get quite as hot as I'd like it too. It has browned/toasted meringue pretty well (although difficult to use to get super even, but maybe that's user error?), but I've never been able to get it to brulee sugar the way that I'd like it to. Also, my hand gets tired of holding down the button, and it sometimes takes quite a few clicks to get it to ignite. I wish I had purchased something else, but it hasn't been a complete waste of money.
Two Stars
January 1, 2017
Very small torch, if not using for cooking buy something else. Not powerful enough for dabs.
Two Stars
October 9, 2016
Product dint head the book as mention.
... and appeared to be just what I wanted - loved the design and feel of the product
March 8, 2016
This item arrived quickly and appeared to be just what I wanted - loved the design and feel of the product. When the butane I ordered arrived several days later, I filled the unit as directed and then spent an hour trying to get the torch to light automatically (tried it again a few days later with the same results) - it would not work. Following instructions to the letter, it simply would not ignite by using the button, even when "primed." If lit with a match it seemed to work fine (though I have yet to test it on a product) but that should not be necessary. I am returning the product (which may prove to be problematic since it is filled with fuel - I am waiting to hear back from Amazon) and will be looking for a new design.

One Star Reviews:

16%
One Star
August 27, 2017
Doesn't work
Only stays lit.when in the upright position.
July 7, 2017
The torch only works whrn it's in the upright position so I constantly have to click the ignition button to have it stay lit. How is that even practical when making creme brulee? I wouldn't recommend this particular torch.
Not enough power
May 23, 2017
The torch doesn't have enough power to actually brulee the sugar on the top of creme brulee. It's pretty much worthless unless you want to use it to light candles.
Not a good design for torch
April 21, 2017
Did not work; did not stay on.Poor design of mechanism.
Cheaply built
March 29, 2017
Was pretty bummed and annoyed with the torch. Very cheap built and it took us forever to get the brûlée. The torch kept going out and our fingers were so sore afterwards. Used once and now throwing away.
Don't Waste Your Money
January 25, 2015
Filled the torch, turned it on and withing seconds the flame died out. I'd have had more success with a Bic lighter. Don't waste your money.
9%
Wery bad
December 20, 2016
Got used one without recipe ebook.
Not living up to reviews
July 14, 2016
This is my second unit. The first was replaced because of an ignition problem which I describe as "the torch has become a safety hazard. When it is ignited and turned downward to be used, it is flaming up! Then there is quit a lag in time from releasing the button to when the unit is no longer burning". This had evolved over time and the performance of the unit is not the same as when new. The company refunded my money for this unit.

Now with the second unit, it takes 8-12 "clicks" of the ignitor to get a flame, meanwhile you are wasting fuel. The flame is a bit non-steady. I will try a different product next time.
Only worked once
April 9, 2016
After using the torch once, it sat for awhile until my next brûlée; 2nd time, nothing. Gas but no flame. I'm very disappointed.
Very bad
December 23, 2015
Waited for so long for this torch...Haven't work the flame at all and after one minute the other jet flame stop also. Just spending butan fuel for nothing. Plus haven't came with the ebook promised. Only nice was the design. Returning it...
USELESS for culinary tasks, cool cigar lighter though!
October 28, 2015
Pretty lighter but there is a ton of backspray when trying to fill this lighter with a can of butane, possibly due to a design flaw. Also, the flame is TINY compared to other kitchen torches I've used in the same price range. This item is more of a cigarette lighter than a culinary torch, it would take a really long time to caramelize more than one or two sugar topped dishes with this "torch". It would absolutely make for a cool cigar lighter, but seems useless as a kitchen torch. I will be returning mine since I have not received an email response from the seller on how to correct the issues I had with the torch.
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$19.99updated: Mar 15, 2020
$9.41updated: Mar 15, 2020
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Article Number
Article Number
0885480975532
0820103127622
Brand
Brand
Oggi
Readitools
Color
Color
White
Black and Antique Brass
Height
Height
315.0 in
243.3 in
Length
Length
236.2 in
172.0 in
Product Group
Product Group
Kitchen
Kitchen
Product Type
Product Type
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
7.4
9.6
Weight
Weight
6.7 oz
1.6 oz
Width
Width
236.2 in
107.9 in
Feature
Feature

5 Piece creme brulee set

Set includes 4 oval ramekin dishes, 1 culinary torch (butane not included), recipe and instructions

Micro torch features an air adjustable ring; easy to control intensity

Great for parties and impressive dinners

UNMATCHED DESIGN AND QUALITY - This sleek heat-resistant kitchen torch comes with a soft ignition button, is mounted on a wide stable base, and produces both jet and normal flames.

FREE EXCLUSIVE RECIPE BOOK - Receive an e-book featuring tantalizing dishes when purchasing this cooking food torch. This is a limited time offer.

100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE from READITOOLS seller - Post-purchase service and Lifetime guarantee ONLY with purchase of this refillable torch lighter from Readitools.

COOKING MADE EASIER - Caramelizing sugar for desserts, browning meringues, making Baked Alaskas, toasting bread has never been easier.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL - Use this mini butane torch to solder and repair jewelry or as a cigar lighter as well as to roast, toast, caramelize, grill, sear or bake your food.

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