Blazer Big Buddy Torch

Blazer Big Buddy Torch: A Proper Flame for Dab Rigs and Joints

The Blazer Big Buddy Torch is a refillable butane torch lighter that delivers a 2500°F (1371°C) turbo flame — enough heat to bring a quartz banger to temperature in seconds. Standing 7 inches tall and weighing just 7 oz, it sits on your desk like a tool, not a toy. If you've been fighting with clipper-style lighters or cheap torches that sputter out mid-session, this is the upgrade that actually sticks.

What Makes the Blazer Big Buddy Worth Picking Up

The 2500°F flame is the headline number, and it's real. We've used this thing on quartz bangers, titanium nails, and the occasional stubborn bowl that refuses to cherry. It heats a standard quartz banger to a visible glow in roughly 30–40 seconds — compare that to the 90+ seconds you'll spend with a generic hardware-store torch. For dabbing, that difference matters. You're not standing there with your arm out, waiting, while your wax sits on the tool getting sticky.

The build feels solid without being heavy. At 7 oz, it's lighter than a can of beans but dense enough that it doesn't tip over when you set it down. The flat base is genuinely stable — we've seen rounded-bottom torches roll off tables more times than we'd like to admit. The handle has a textured grip that doesn't slip, even if your hands aren't perfectly dry.

One detail that gets overlooked: the continuous-flame lock. There's a small red switch on the side that holds the flame on without you pressing the trigger. Sounds minor, but when you're heating a nail for 30+ seconds, your thumb will thank you. It's the kind of feature that separates a purpose-built torch from a repurposed kitchen lighter.

Specifications

Why You Actually Need a Dedicated Torch

Here's the thing we see constantly behind the counter: someone buys a dab rig, grabs a cheap lighter as an afterthought, and comes back a week later frustrated. A standard lighter flame tops out around 600–800°F. A quartz banger needs north of 1000°F to work properly, and titanium nails want even more. You can hold a regular lighter to a nail for five minutes and it still won't reach dabbing temperature. It's not a question of patience — the physics just don't work.

Even among torches, there's a spread. The disposable ones you find at petrol stations tend to have inconsistent flame output and die after a few refills. The Blazer Big Buddy runs on standard butane canisters and gives you 60 minutes of continuous flame — that's dozens of dab sessions or hundreds of joint lights before you need to top up. We've had ours on the shop counter for months and it still fires on the first click.

The honest limitation? It's not pocket-sized. At 7 inches, this is a tabletop torch. If you want something for on-the-go, a pen-style torch is more practical. But for home sessions — especially dabbing — the Big Buddy is the best torch under EUR 50 that we'd actually recommend. It outperforms anything in its weight class.

How to Use the Blazer Big Buddy Torch

1. Fill the torch by inserting a standard butane canister nozzle into the refill valve on the base. Hold it inverted for 5–10 seconds until full. Let it rest for 2–3 minutes before first use so the butane stabilises.
2. Adjust the flame height using the dial near the base. Start at a medium setting — you can always go higher once you see how the flame behaves.
3. Press the ignition trigger to light. The piezo-electric igniter should spark on the first click. Point the flame at your target — banger, nail, bowl, or joint tip.
4. For dabbing: heat the quartz banger evenly by moving the flame around the base and sides for 30–40 seconds. Let it cool for 15–30 seconds (depending on thickness) before applying your concentrate. A lower-temperature dab preserves flavour.
5. For joints and bowls: a quick 2–3 second pass is all you need. The 2500°F flame is overkill for paper and herb — keep it brief to avoid scorching.
6. For hands-free operation, slide the red lock switch on the side to hold the flame continuously. Slide it back to release when you're done.
7. After use, set the torch upright on its flat base. Store away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Never refill while the torch is hot or lit.

From Our Counter: What We've Noticed

We've sold torches since the early days of the shop, and the Blazer Big Buddy is one of the few that customers don't come back to replace within six months. The piezo igniter is the usual failure point on cheap torches — click, click, click, nothing. Blazer's ignition system is more reliable than most. Not indestructible, but noticeably better built than the no-name alternatives.

One thing to watch: always use decent butane. The cheapest canisters contain impurities that clog the jet nozzle over time. If your flame starts sputtering or turning orange instead of blue, it's usually dirty fuel, not a broken torch. Filtered or triple-refined butane costs a little more and saves you the headache. We carry butane refills separately — grab one when you order the torch so you're not waiting around.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: April 2026