Relationships and Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012 Affiliates of Irving Place Capital	Jun. 30, 2011 Affiliates of Irving Place Capital	Jun. 30, 2012 Affiliates of Irving Place Capital	Jun. 30, 2011 Affiliates of Irving Place Capital	Dec. 31, 2011 Affiliates of Irving Place Capital	Mar. 06, 2012 Victor Technologies Holdings, Inc	Jun. 30, 2012 Victor Technologies Holdings, Inc	Jun. 30, 2012 8% Cumulative preferred stock Victor Technologies Holdings, Inc
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage of Parent Company			98.60%		98.60%		98.60%
Minimum Advisory and Management Fees Paid Annually			$ 1,500		$ 1,500
Advisory and Management Fee to be Paid Annually as a Percentage of EBITDA			2.50%		2.50%
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party			613	705	1,189	1,197
Strategic Services Fee as a Percentage of Transaction Value			1.00%		1.00%
Capital Stock Value									98,619
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding										56,775
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage										8.00%
Preferred Stock, Value, Outstanding										63,072
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding									3,532,519
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding									35,547
Dividend payment to Parent	$ (93,507)	$ 0						$ 93,507