Butane Torch Recommendations?
Hey y'all! I'm in the market for a new torch lighter, the one that I bought in a pinch at a glass shop finally crapped out after about a year of abuse and being forgotten outside in the sun.
I'd really like to get something that's going to last years to come for my next torch lighter (I will treat this one better of course, won't be leaving it outside or anything). I don't need the latest quadruple torch whatever with 7 punch cutters and a folding cigar stand from prometheus, I rarely smoke cigars so anything more than a single torch is just burning more butane for no reason. It will mainly be used for my butane vape and the occasional joint or cigar, I just want to get away from disposable lighters. Here's a few of the characteristics I'm looking for:
- Built to last, reliable ignition long term (I want to keep it for years)
- Full metal construction ideally
- Slim enough to be pocketable
- Manual cap covering the torch (I don't want the ignition button to also be responsible for opening the cap, that's just another thing to break)
- Preferably single torch, ideally flat flame
The Black Label El Presidente flat flame lighter is almost exactly what I'm looking for, but I believe they stopped making those like 12 years ago and I can't find anything similar. The next best thing i've found that I kind of like is the Xikar Verano but I've seen almost entirely negative reviews of that company.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Posted Sep 1, 2026, 4:36 PM UTC