Electric Dab Tools & Heated Dabbers | Puffco, Dr. Dabber, Focus V

Electric dab tools and heated dabbers at Angies Boutique — torch-free loading tools that heat a precision tip to lift, melt, or cut concentrate without sticky messes. Hot knives, electric dab tools, and temp readers from Puffco, Dr. Dabber, Focus V, G Pen, Bear Quartz, and Puff Coil Repair. Stocked at 838 N Broadway in Los Angeles.

Puffco Hot Knife — the original heated dab loading tool
Focus V Saber — the precision hot-knife alternative
Dr. Dabber Drop — heated dab tool
G Pen Melt Hot Knife — zero-mess loading
Puff Coil Repair Hot Blade — electric heated dab tool
Bear Quartz Trio 2.0 — infrared temp reader plus hot blade tool

An electric dab tool replaces the manual loading dabber with a heated tip that melts and lifts concentrate cleanly — no sticky residue on a cold metal dabber, no waste between the jar and the banger. The category has grown around the Puffco Hot Knife, which set the template, and now includes precision alternatives from Focus V (Saber), Dr. Dabber (Drop), and G Pen (Melt).

Angies Boutique carries the major heated-dab-tool lineup plus a precision temperature reader. The Puffco Hot Knife is the original. Focus V Saber brings fast heating and ergonomic control. Dr. Dabber Drop and G Pen Melt Hot Knife are competing precision tools. Puff Coil Repair Hot Blade is the budget electric dab tool. The Bear Quartz Trio 2.0 combines an infrared temp reader with a hot blade dab tool — see the exact banger temperature and load with a heated tip in one device. For Puffco-specific bundles, see Bundles; for vaporizer-related dab tools and accessories, see Vaporizer Accessories.

The Electric Dab Tools collection includes the Puffco Hot Knife (New Version) and Puffco Peak Pro Bundle with Hot Knife, the Focus V Saber Electric Dab Tool, the Dr. Dabber Drop, the Dr. Dabber Ghost 2 Bundle (Portable Upgrade Kit), the G Pen Melt Hot Knife, the Puff Coil Repair Hot Blade Electric Heated Dab Tool, and the Bear Quartz Trio 2.0 Infrared Temp Reader plus Hot Blade Tool.

Three picks cover the range. The Puffco Hot Knife (New Version) is the category-defining benchmark — the tool everyone else is responding to. The Focus V Saber is the precision-control alternative — fast heating and ergonomic. The Bear Quartz Trio 2.0 is the multi-tool pick — infrared temperature reader plus heated tip in one device.

Electric dab tools charge by USB and need periodic recharging. The heated tip wears with use — most brands sell replacement tips separately. Use the tool to load concentrate at low temperature; the tip is for melting and lifting, not for dabbing directly into a hot banger. See the Cleaning Supplies collection for keeping the tip clear of concentrate residue.

Start with the Puffco Hot Knife, read the electric vs manual dab tools guide, and compare against Bundles for device-plus-tool sets.

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Focus V Saber Electronic Dab Tool – Teal edition capless view showing sleek aluminum body.

Focus V Saber Electric Dab Tool – Precision Hot Knife

$39.99

Puffco Hot Knife new version onyx black heated dab tool with ceramic tip and USB-C rechargeable design

Puffco Hot Knife (New Version) – Clean Dab Tool

from $49.99

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Puffco Pivot vaporizer with Puffco Hot Knife loading tool bundle

Puffco Pivot + Hot Knife Bundle

$220.00 $159.99 Save $60.01

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Puffco Proxy Core vaporizer with Puffco Hot Knife bundle showing glass-free portable concentrate setup with heated loading tool

Puffco Proxy Core + Hot Knife Bundle

$300.00 $259.99 Save $40.01

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Puffco Proxy vaporizer with Puffco Hot Knife bundle showing complete portable concentrate setup with glass pipe and heated loading tool

Puffco Proxy + Hot Knife Bundle

$350.00 $289.99 Save $60.01

Dr. Dabber Ghost 2 Bundle with Ghost² device, glass mouthpiece, and Drop heated loading tool

Dr. Dabber Ghost 2 Bundle – Portable Upgrade Kit

$164.99

G Pen Melt Hot Knife electric dab tool front view showing slim black body and ceramic heating tip

G Pen Melt Hot Knife – Zero-Mess Dab Tool

$29.99

Compact Bear Quartz Trio 2.0 multi-function dab tool in green

Bear Quartz Trio 2.0 – Infrared Temp Reader + Hot Blade Tool

$39.99

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Puffco Peak Pro V2 with 3DXL chamber and Puffco Hot Knife bundle showing complete XL performance dab setup

Puffco Peak Pro Bundle with Hot Knife

$490.00 $419.99 Save $70.01

Dr. Dabber Drop – Heated Dab Tool

$39.99

Wulf Mods Ari Hot Knife White Black Splatter — upright view of the dual-use electric hot knife and 510 vaporizer pen with ceramic loading tip.

Wulf Mods Ari Hot Knife & 510 Vaporizer

$32.99

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Puff Coil Repair Hot Blade dab tool front view

Puff Coil Repair Hot Blade – Electric Heated Dab Tool

$19.99

Yocan Black JAWS Hot Knife and Thermometer — 2-in-1 heated dab tool with digital temp display

Yocan Black JAWS Hot Knife & Thermometer

$49.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Electric Dab Tools & Heated Dabbers | Puffco, Dr. Dabber, Focus V

What does an electric dab tool do?

An electric dab tool replaces a cold manual dabber with a heated tip that melts and lifts concentrate cleanly — no sticky residue on a cold metal tool, no waste between the jar and the banger. Press the button, wait for the tip to heat, dip into the concentrate, and load. It is the cleaner, more precise way to load a dab.

Which electric dab tool is best?

The Puffco Hot Knife defined the category and remains the most-recommended pick. The Focus V Saber is the precision-control alternative with fast heating. The Dr. Dabber Drop and G Pen Melt Hot Knife are competing precision tools at similar price points. For a multi-tool, the Bear Quartz Trio 2.0 adds an infrared temp reader to the heated tip.

Is the Puffco Hot Knife only for Puffco devices?

No. The Puffco Hot Knife works as a standalone concentrate loading tool with any rig, banger, or e-rig. It is sized for general dabbing use, not Puffco-specific. The same is true of the other heated dab tools in this collection — they are universal loading tools, not device-specific accessories.

What is the Bear Quartz Trio 2.0?

The Bear Quartz Trio 2.0 combines two tools in one device — an infrared temperature reader that shows the exact banger or insert temperature, and a hot blade dab tool for loading concentrate. It takes the guesswork out of timing a dab. It works with torch setups and electric dab rigs alike.

How long does a Puffco Hot Knife battery last?

The Puffco Hot Knife runs 40 to 60 loads per full charge on standard heat settings, which covers a full day of solo dabbing for most users without needing a mid-session top-up. The internal battery charges from empty to full in roughly one hour over USB-C with a standard 5V wall adapter. Battery longevity over the life of the tool is roughly 12 to 18 months of daily use before noticeable capacity drop — the cell is rated for hundreds of full cycles before reaching end-of-life. To extend battery life, charge before the tool fully dies, store at moderate temperatures (not in a hot car or near a window in summer), and avoid leaving the tool on the charger continuously for days at a time. The Focus V Saber runs similar load counts per charge with comparable lifespan and the same USB-C charging interface. Both tools pair with any standard portable battery pack for emergency charging on the go. If the heated tip stops reaching working temperature in the rated time, the battery is at end-of-life and the tool needs replacement.

Where can I buy electric dab tools in Los Angeles?

Angies Boutique at 838 N Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles stocks the Puffco Hot Knife, Focus V Saber, and Bear Quartz Trio 2.0 at our brick-and-mortar shop seven days a week. The store opened in 1990 and is an authorized dealer for Puffco, Focus V, and Bear Quartz, so warranty registration ties to your order with us directly. Walk-in customers can handle each tool, feel the weight, see the heating curve, and pair the tool with a banger or e-rig from the electric-dab-rigs collection on the same trip without making multiple stops. Local LA buyers can pick up same-day; national shipping is available with full manufacturer warranty registered to your order and protective packaging on every shipment. The Hot Knife and Saber both ship with their original charging cable and carrying case in the box. For heavy daily use, our staff recommends keeping a second tool charged and ready so a dead battery never interrupts a session, and the Trio 2.0 covers the temperature-reading use case that single-purpose loading tools do not.

How do I use a Puffco Hot Knife step by step?

Power on the Hot Knife by pressing the button on the body. The tool heats to the loading temperature in roughly 10 to 20 seconds and indicates ready by LED color change from one color to another depending on the model generation. Touch the heated tip to your concentrate jar — wax, shatter, badder, or rosin all transfer cleanly to the warm metal surface — and the concentrate melts onto the tip without sticking to the jar walls. Move the tip directly to your atomizer or banger and the concentrate releases as it touches the cooler loading surface, transferring fully and cleanly without strings or pulls. The tool auto-cycles off after a set idle period to protect the battery and prevent heat damage if left unattended. Wipe the tip with a Glob Mop cotton swab between loads to prevent carbon buildup that affects future loads. The Hot Knife is sized for portion control on any rig — Puffco Peak Pro, Focus V Carta 2, Dr. Dabber Boost EVO, or a traditional torch-and-banger setup. Do not touch the heated tip; the metal stays hot for roughly 30 seconds after cycle-off.

Are electric dab tools safe to travel with?

Yes, with two caveats worth knowing before you pack. First, the lithium-ion batteries in the Puffco Hot Knife and Focus V Saber comply with FAA portable electronic device rules and may be carried in carry-on luggage on US domestic flights — they cannot be checked because TSA prohibits loose lithium batteries in checked bags due to fire risk. Second, the tools themselves are smoking accessories, and local laws at your destination determine the legality of having one on arrival. Use the included carrying case to protect the tool from impact damage in transit, charge the battery before travel so the tool is ready on arrival, and store the tool separately from any concentrate to avoid customs and screening complications. The Bear Quartz Trio 2.0 has the same airline rules and packing guidance. For international travel, check destination country regulations before flying — accessory laws vary widely between countries and what is legal in one US state may be restricted elsewhere. Our 838 N Broadway LA store sells protective carrying cases for all three tools if the original case is lost.