This torch is simple and convenient. Piezo ignition well designed, easy to use flow control, good grip. It allows to achieve the perfect crème brûlée! I recommend it in preference to the "gadgets" more or less inconvenient that claim to fill this office. Certainly this is not a discreet but it is 100% effective device. This does no harm, it may very well fill the gas torch function, function which is its primary purpose. This last point may be useful at home.