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Tool of the Week: The Torch™

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I think we all have a touch of pyromania deep within our souls. After all, it’s only human. Fire was a good, strange thing going back to the era of the cavemen. And this is particularly true for chefs.

Think about it: Professional chefs spend much of their time in front of a multi-burner behemoth monster with six or more gaping burners that spit fire all day long. And certain favored substances — alcohol, oil, misplaced food — create extreme conflagrations that can’t help but inspire jaw-dropping awe, even if said chef is deep in the weeds of balls-to-the-wall dinner service.

And so for the Tool of the Week, we present The Torch™ a small yet powerful home-use butane torch that has applications anywhere from the garage to the kitchen…not to mention the finishing touch for a perfect crème brûlée!

It’s also no coincidence that we chose The Torch™ this week to coincide with the naming and imminent launch of our new weekly email newsletter at BehindTheKnife.com: What else but The Blowtorch?

What’s special about The Torch™?

• The incredibly compact size makes this blue flame burner highly portable in your pocket and allows it fit comfortably in the user’s hand
• No need for matches or lighters with this state of the art ignition system made of quartz crystal
• Hands free use is possible with the use of the included base which doubles as a freestanding burner
• Innovative wind-proof flame and water-proof ignition make it ideal for outdoor use
• Adjustable flame height for more or less heat, up to 2500° F [1371° C]
• Equipped with a child-resistant lock to prevent accidental ignition
• The chain-linked protective safety cap remains affixed so you don’t have to worry about losing it
• The transparent bottom allows you to measure how much fuel remains at all times so you never run out
• Butane refillable; Blazer butane packs for easy and inexpensive refills are available
• Available in black, clear, red, and yellow; pick the color that matches your personality
• Meets CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission standards
• One year manufacturer warranty
• More info on The Torch™”:http://cableorganizer.com/blazer/blazer-pocket-torch.html

The Torch™ can be yours, FREE! It’s a $37.50 value. Just leave a comment below by 11:59pm EST on Sunday the 11th. Read contest rules.

BONUS! Get an extra chance to win by leaving a comment and signing up for our new weekly newsletter, The Blowtorch.

Last Week’s Winner!

Congratulations to Craig Knowlton, the winner of last week’s contest, featuring the Taylor 4 Event Digital Timer.

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