Blazer GT8000 Big Shot Torch Lighter Review

The Blazer GT8000 is the torch that every experienced dabber eventually recommends. It's become an industry standard not through flashy marketing, but because thousands of users keep coming back to say 'yeah, this one just works.' 2,845 Amazon UK ratings don't lie — this thing is the real deal.

Continuous Flame is a Game Changer

The killer feature is the continuous-flame trigger. Press it once and the flame stays on without needing to hold anything down. This matters way more than you'd think when you're trying to heat a banger evenly — you need both hands to manage the carb cap and the tool. For DynaVap users, it makes the heating motion so much more controlled. No more cramped fingers from holding a trigger for 30 seconds straight.

Flame Control is Spot On

The base dial adjusts the flame from a precise 2cm jet up to a roaring 8cm flame for rapid heating. The piezo ignition fires reliably even in cold weather — the kind of cold that makes cheap lighters give up entirely. The safety lock prevents accidents when it's in your bag, and the finger guard stops you burning yourself when you're heating at max flame. It's the little things.

Heating Technique: Bangers and DynaVaps

Here's how I actually use the £54.19 Blazer day to day. For quartz bangers I run a medium flame, hold the blue cone just off the quartz, and keep the torch moving around the lower bucket rather than parking it in one spot — even heat without hot-spotting. For DynaVaps like the DynaVap M7 I dial down to the smaller end of the range, aim at the middle of the cap, and rotate slowly until the click. The continuous flame earns its keep on both: set the torch steady, use both hands for the device, and you get far more even heating than one-handed juggling with a cheap lighter ever gives.

Fuel, Refilling, and Running Costs

The big tank is part of what you're paying for — regular DynaVap sessions stretch across many days per fill in my experience, while heavy banger heating at high flame drinks fuel noticeably faster. I only use high-purity butane: cheap unrefined fuel clogs jets over time and is behind most "my torch flame went weak" complaints. My refill routine is simple — bleed the tank first until the hissing stops, then fill in short bursts and let the torch settle before lighting. Store it upright with the safety lock on, and keep it out of freezing cars and garages overnight so the piezo fires first time.

Blazer vs Scorch Torch: Honest Head-to-Head

The closest rival is the Scorch Torch at £14.99, and I've run both extensively. The Scorch gets you adjustable jet heat and a continuous-flame lock for less than a third of the price — genuinely excellent value, and the right pick as a backup or for occasional use. The Blazer justifies the extra money through heavier brass construction, more reliable ignition session after session, and a track record measured in years rather than months. If you dab or heat a DynaVap daily, the Blazer's durability pays back the difference. If you're occasional or budget-bound, the Scorch covers most of the same ground. Compare both in our best torch lighters UK roundup.

Who Should Skip It

This is a desktop torch, so pocket-carry buyers should look elsewhere — it's too bulky for nights out. If you only light joints and bowls, a jet this powerful is overkill and you'll never use what you paid for. And if your budget is tight, the Scorch does the core job for far less money. The Blazer is for home-based dab rig and DynaVap users who want the buy-once option.

Blazer GT8000 FAQ

Is it worth £54.19 over a budget torch?
For daily users, yes in my view. The build quality, ignition reliability, and fuel capacity survive years of heat cycles that kill cheaper torches. For occasional use, a budget option covers you — the premium pays off through heavy, repeated use.

Can it heat a quartz banger properly?
Absolutely — that's its home turf. The adjustable flame covers gentle warm-ups through to full dab heating, and the continuous flame means both hands stay free for the carb cap and dab tool.

Why has my flame gone weak?
Almost always fuel or air: bleed the tank fully, refill with high-purity butane, and check the flame dial hasn't vibrated down. Persistent weakness after a proper bleed and quality refill usually means the jet needs a blast of compressed air to clear debris.