Consuming cannabis concentrates—aka dabbing—is getting more popular all the time. Thanks to sleek inventions like the Puffco Peak and the Dip Devices Little Dipper, weed extracts are accessible and easy to use. However, a common complaint centers on an often sticky situation that leaves dabbers with wasted extract and residue for days.
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Fortunately, the advent of the electric dab tool changed the game. These pen-like devices feature a ceramic tip that warms up with the push of a button. Simply scoop your badder, wax, or sauce, hold it over your chamber or banger, and heat the tip to loosen the sticky substance into place.
Several iterations of these heated loading tools have hit the scene over the last several years. Here are four you may want to add to your dab station.
Dr. Dabber Drop
Dr. Dabber debuted the very first electric dab tool all the way back in 2014. Initially called the Budder Cutter, the device got a glow-up for its 10th birthday with the introduction of the Drop.
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The sleek, rounded device is solidly built with dual heat settings to customize your experience. However, the piece doesn’t come with any instructions, so figuring out how to adjust the settings is a bit of a guessing game. At $27.96, the Drop is one of the more affordable heated loaded tools on the market.
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Puffco Hot Knife
While Dr. Dabber may have been first to the party, the team at Puffco took the heated dab tool to the next level with the introduction of the Hot Knife in April 2021. Thanks to slick marketing and an old-school-inspired name, the Hot Knife became an essential accessory for concentrate fans worldwide. Super lightweight and boasting an incredible battery life, it is considered the quintessential dab tool. Currently priced at $37.50 (marked down from $50), it’s a good time to order.
Focus V Saber
Seeking to improve upon the heated loading tool concept, Focus V introduced their Saber device in 2022. While a bit heavier than the Hot Knife or Drop, the Saber has a unique benefit worth the weight: a light at the tip for precise dab placement. Dabbing in the dark has never been easier. The Saber also offers interchangeable tips in case you need a replacement and three power settings. The unit is currently on sale for $26, making it a steal.
Dip Devices Hot Knife Tip
Extract fans who appreciate versatility will love the Hot Knife Tip from Dip Devices. The attachment is compatible with a 510 battery (not included), allowing consumers to switch between carts and dabs in a breeze. The Hot Knife Tip is convenient and simple to us, with a slanted design and an easy screw-on design. At only $14.99, it’s also the most cost-effective heated dab tool on the list.
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Dabbing extracts is a potent way to consume weed, and heated electric dab tools make the process easier than ever. By all accounts, here’s one certain thing: once you try a hot knife, you’ll never go back to the dab tools of yesterday.
