Amazon's 'Powerful and Versatile' Propane Torch is 43% Off Right Now
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Why We Love This Deal
There's a reason the term "playing with fire" also means engaging in risky situations. Things can get out of hand quickly, so you should always practice fire safety when utilizing this time-honored power source. That said, quite a bit of fun can be had using fire-starting tools, as long as you also keep a fire extinguisher or other fire suppressant nearby.
The Sondiko Powerful Cooking Propane Torch is on sale at Amazon for just $60—down from its regular price of $106. That's a 43% discount on a wildly innovative, versatile, and fun tool made for all manner of culinary fun, indoors and out.
Sondiko Powerful Cooking Propane Torch, $60 (was $106) on Amazon
What Shoppers Should Know
- Dimensions: 24 inches long, 8.2 inches wide, and 2.5 inches high
- Fuel Source: Propane
- Weight: 1.8 pounds
- Colors: Gold and black, camouflage
You've probably seen or used one of those small, butane-powered torches that caramelize the sugar on top of crème brûlée. This one is a lot like those, only way more powerful. It's almost like comparing a Zippo lighter to a jet engine. At full blast, the flames this torch provides exceed 3,200 degrees Fahrenheit. This one uses the fuel in those iconic green camping propane tanks, so it qualifies as being portable and easy to use.
What are its practical uses? Anyone who's ever tried to start a charcoal fire knows just how annoying this can be. This goes double for building a firepit or campfire. With big bursts of heat, this thing will ignite even less than dry wood or charcoal, whether you're lighting a fireplace in winter or getting ready to smoke a brisket in summer.
It'smore than well suited to put the finishing touches on a crème brûlée, too. In fact, it would also be the perfect torch to finish off a ribeye cooked in a sous vide or melt a pile of cheese on a plate of nachos. It's definitely a tool you want to bring out when company's over; it's sure to wow them.
That said, the absolute power this torch provides shouldn't be taken lightly. If you're going to buy it, we also recommend some fireproof gloves and some sort of fire suppressant, just in case things get out of hand.
What Shoppers Are Saying
This torch is wildly popular, with a 4.6-star rating and more than 1,000 units sold in the last month alone. It's also an Amazon's Choice selection, which means it's both high quality and a great value. Shoppers echo this in their reviews, calling this torch "powerful and versatile" and "badass," with one shopper touting that using it made them feel like "an action movie hero."
"The grip feels great, it’s easy to control, and the camo paint job just makes it that much more fun to use," one shopper said. "The trigger just lights the flame, but the real fun is cranking the dial on top and watching it roar to life. I used it to start my charcoal grill—I had the coals glowing hot in about two minutes flat. No lighter fluid, no waiting around, just pure firepower. Bottom line: if you want to turn heads and light things up fast, this is the propane torch you want."
Whether you need a handy fire starter or just want to feel like Doom Guy in the comfort and safety of your backyard, the Sondiko Powerful Cooking Propane Torch is on sale for just $60 on Amazon.