Yocan Red reinvents the lighter

Lighting a cigarette, a cigar or a pipe calls for a certain amount of know-how and for a suitable accessory. That is precisely the field in which Yocan Red has made its name. Here is what there is to know about this maker of unusual lighters.

Yocan Red: design first

The American company Yocan Red specialises in the design of lighters. Whether for the table, torch models, for DIY or for kitchen use, they differ from competing models through their design and their distinctive technology. The company plays to that strength and produces butane lighters that are out of the ordinary.

As well as being highly functional and good-looking, Yocan Red lighters are built around advanced technology. They were quick to make their way onto the market and to find users. They are also durable products, made from quality materials.

Clever lighters that adapt to what you are doing

Lighters are usually associated with smokers. They are, after all, an essential accessory for lighting cigarettes or cigars. While many Yocan Red lighters are indeed designed for that use, other fields are concerned too.

They are genuinely useful in the kitchen, for searing meat or finishing a crème brûlée. They are also reliable companions for DIY work, softening some materials or heating others. And Yocan Red lighters are of course well suited to lighting barbecues, fireplaces or camp fires.

A closer look at the 9 Yocan Red lighter ranges

The Yocan lighter family runs to no fewer than 9 models, each with its own technical and visual characteristics. All of them share instant, long-lasting piezoelectric ignition and a powerful, adjustable precision flame. They also come in 5 colours and can be used for cigars and cigarettes as well as in the kitchen, for DIY or for outdoor activities such as camping.

The Katana

Directly inspired by the handle of the Japanese sword, Yocan Red’s Katana lighter is a tribute to the mastery and skill of the country’s swordsmiths. Its long, powerful flame lights cigarettes and cigars without difficulty. The ergonomic grip also protects the hand from the heat and acts as a table guard once the lighter is set down.

The Temporal

This lighter comes with a digital timer for precise heating and cooling. It produces a wide, full flame whose heat reaches the core of whatever it is applied to. Its shape, reminiscent of a temporal thermometer, gave its designers the name.

The Slate

The Slate is a lighter widely used in the kitchen. Unusual for its flat, distinctive shape, it delivers direct, powerful heat that browns food. It works hands-free, leaving you all the freedom you need. It is also a lighter that can be used for DIY or for lighting cigarettes.

The Gavin

Its minimalist, straightforward shape makes it a lighter apart. Do not be fooled by appearances, though: it is very powerful. From its stand, it swivels in any direction to deliver its wide flame.

The Diablo

Shaped like a revolver, the Diablo lighter delivers a precision flame that is welcome. Free-standing, it lights simply by pressing the trigger. A find for anyone who collects unusual lighters.

The Shift

Its right-angled pistol shape is unique. Dynamic and versatile, it swivels between 90 and 180°. Although very pared down, it packs in a good deal of technology for everyday use.

The Beef

Drawn straight from cowboy imagery, this pistol lighter has a handle partly covered in genuine leather. Sharp-lined, it recalls the head of an ox and is built for regular, heavy use.

The Rush

Another pistol lighter, but with a shorter barrel. It is ergonomic and its flame performs well.

The Delta

A geometric lighter, neatly made and powerful. It is built from an alloy so that nothing gets the better of it, not even the wind.