Dabbing has come a long way—from makeshift setups involving kitchen knives to precision-engineered heated loading tools designed for clean, efficient use. The Puffco Hot Knife is a modern solution for one of the stickiest parts of concentrate consumption: loading. If you’ve ever struggled with residue-coated dab tools or concentrates that just won’t drop into your chamber, this heated electronic tool solves that with the push of a button.
In this guide, we’ll walk through what the Puffco Hot Knife is, how to use a hot knife properly, how to clean it, and where it fits in the history of cannabis concentrate culture.
What Is the Puffco Hot Knife?
The Puffco Hot Knife is an electronic heated loading tool. It doesn’t vaporize concentrates or function as a dab device—it’s strictly designed to help users load their dabs cleanly and easily into a vaporizer like the Peak, Proxy, or Peak Pro.
At its core is a ceramic tip that heats up on demand. Just scoop your concentrate, hold the button, and the heated surface releases it smoothly into your chamber. No sticking. No smearing. No wasted product.
How to Use Our Hot Knife
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Scoop the Concentrate
Use the ceramic tip to collect a small amount of concentrate. The shape and surface make it easy to handle a range of consistencies, from sticky to solid. -
Position Over the Chamber
Hold the tip just above the heating chamber of your device. Make sure you’re centered for clean transfer. -
Hold the Button
Press and hold the button to heat the tip—within seconds, the concentrate melts cleanly into the chamber with minimal to no residue. -
Cap and Store
Once cooled, place the cap back on the Hot Knife to keep it protected and pocket-ready.
How to Clean the Hot Knife
Cleaning is simple and important to preserve both performance and flavor.
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Wait until the tool has completely cooled
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Use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to gently clean the ceramic tip
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Avoid any contact with electrical components or charging ports
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Wipe the body of the device with a dry microfiber cloth if needed
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Clean after each use to prevent buildup
A Look Back: The Traditional Hot Knife Method
Before modern dab tools existed, people improvised. The original “hot knife” method involved heating two butter knives on a stove or with a torch, placing a small dab between them, and inhaling the resulting vapor—often through a funnel, bottle top, or even a straw.
While it was a creative workaround at the time, the method was imprecise, messy, and potentially dangerous. Still, it played a key role in the early culture of dabbing and inspired modern tools—including the Puffco Hot Knife, which is named in tribute to that DIY era.
Why Use the Puffco Hot Knife?
The Puffco Hot Knife elevates one of the most overlooked parts of the dabbing process: concentrate loading. With no sticky tools to clean and no product wasted, it makes the experience cleaner, faster, and far more precise. For users of the Puffco Peak, Proxy, or Peak Pro, it’s a small but impactful upgrade that quickly becomes essential.
Whether you're refining your setup or just want to ditch the mess, the Puffco Hot Knife offers a smarter, smoother way to dab—starting with the very first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Puffco Hot Knife used for?
The Puffco Hot Knife is an electronic heated loading tool used to transfer sticky cannabis concentrates into a vaporizer chamber cleanly and easily.
How do you clean the Puffco Hot Knife?
Allow the Hot Knife to cool completely, then use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to gently wipe the ceramic tip. Avoid contact with the electrical components.
Does the Puffco Hot Knife vaporize concentrate?
No, the Puffco Hot Knife is not a vaporizer. It is solely a loading tool designed to make handling concentrates mess-free.
