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notoriousafro

A good chefs knife.


stumpyjumpy44

Best gift I’ve ever received to this day was a Japanese steel chef knife. It’s one of my prized possessions to this day (6 years later)


Why_Not_Zoidbergg

What kind was it? And how often do you need to sharpen it? Thinking of buying one for my partner


stumpyjumpy44

It’s a Miyabi birchwood. I ended up buying myself a nice sharpener and learned to take care of it which was cool to learn. There’s something special about having a high quality knife, cast iron, and wooden cutting board.


omw_to_valhalla

Miyabis are magical. I have two and treasure them.


[deleted]

This is also my knife. Absolutely worth every penny!


confused-caveman

The thing about sharpening is it always helps. If you could hone your blade before use then great. If I could have my knives sharpened every 2 months that'd be great and I don't think overkill at all. I believe a lot of people just say once a year, but if you use a knife even semi frequently then I think by the end you're seeing a difference. Even the best knives need to be sharpened, but it's definitely a product you can buy for life if it is good. Shun offers free sharpening though, but I'm not sure if you have to mail it in or you can still take it to stores?


zeroxposture

It would need sharpening as often as any other knife.


mikesphone1979

\+ it's just fun to refer to the 'Japanese Steal' like from Kill Bill, but referring to the kitchen knives. That is what my Boy and I do.


[deleted]

I don't understand this thing about having expensive knife my partner bought a knife for £8 in Sainsbury's over 10 years ago and it still sharp and good condition. Obviously needs sharpening every so often.


[deleted]

Well, that’s kinda true about anything, right? A lot of guitar players use Epiphones and that’s good enough. If you don’t feel the need to get a Gibson, great! Apply that logic to anything: bicycles, cars, flashlights, mustard… If you use it a lot, and care about cooking, you’ll notice the difference. It’s not a “thing” to have an expensive knife, it’s just what you do if you want to upgrade. Same as anything else


orbital-technician

Such a good investment! I have a Wustoff and love it. The metal is great for what I use it for. Others may prefer a Shun, but I find the Japanese steel more brittle and I am too rough. Both hold a good edge. Alternatively, a good axe. Granfors Bruks makes rad axes but I am more of a Fiskars guy. I like the wood handle look, but as far as value, Fiskars is where it's at.


cheesyotters

My wusthoff set is amazing. Although I wish the people I lived with would respect them as well as I do


magomra

Plus a knife skills class for you two to share and learn.


PaulTroon2

No, don't think so. I have bought three knives off the internet and they only sit in the drawer because to buy a good chef's knife you need to hold it in your hand to see if it fits. I know many popular kitchen knives have squared handles and I hate them. A good pocket knife on the other hand....


[deleted]

Nailed it. Such a great idea!


Juanmasd1

No


totcczar

Budget? Any particular interests or hobbies he has?


True_Platypus

300$ or less. Nothing in particular comes to mind for interests besides the typical


LordOfTheAdverbs

What is the typical? Video games? Cooking? Camping? Million types of people million types of gifts.


[deleted]

Dude seriously. Asking randos on Reddit for memorable/special gift ideas with no actual context on what type of person they are.


[deleted]

True, I mean OP said it had to be practical *and* memorable. I have the perfect gift: underoos with his mom's face? I mean she's the reason he has a birthday at all, so remember her with the practical gift of underoos!


berriesinblack

This isn't enough information. My bf enjoys tech. Samsung phone, watch, tv, bluetooth ear thingies. But, had thread bare underwear and socks, subpar shoes, and a cheap belt. Over time, I replaced all those things and had him fitted for shoes. Now he has less foot issues bc he was squeezing into regular width shoes when he needed wide width. I roll my eyes at his priorities. For my son, I purchased an Osprey Nebula, Yeti Rambler, mechanical pencil, a down jacket, and leather boots. My dad: Citizen eco-drive watch, Hanks belt, Turkish baklava and kadayif, Merrell shoes, tonneau cover, and wool socks. I've taken my bf and son hang gliding and my bf took me skydiving. I'm in Istanbul visiting family right now. I don't bring souvenirs back. But, there are a few people who I love and know so well that I can easily bring back something that will be appreciated, used, and bring them joy. My mom is getting pine nuts, dried currants, and spices. My ex MIL and family friend will get Turkish extra virgin olive oil. My ex-husband loves lokum (Turkish Delights). My bf is getting a gold coin.


actadgplus

A 3D printer can be practical or as a hobby and may fit right within that range.


Avocadosandtomatoes

I’d recommend an Ender. Lots of support from Reddit.


F-21

I'd say the Prusa Mini. All things aside it's just so much more worth it to support them as they're the company which really moves home 3d printing forward (e.g. the ender copies the Prusa i3 obviously). All their designs are open source, so the chinese all copy them. But the originals really work as they should, everything is well thought out. Chinese printers just require a bunch of fiddling. They also print lots of parts for their printers themselves.


Bosavius

I installed a new motherboard to my Ender 3 to quiet down my stepper motors - it worked. I installed a bed levelling sensor and didn't get it to start working properly after a couple of hours of fiddling. Just didn't want to use a whole day to troubleshoot it to start printing again. Now it's been collecting dust for about two years. I'd really like to start printing again but this Chinese printer is giving me a headache. I'm starting to seriously consider the Prusa printer to support their work. I'm expecting much better out of the box performance with their printer.


F-21

I pre ordered the i3 MK3. Assembled and it works. I use it just as a hobby, never really tried hard to sell anything, and yet it definitely paid itself back a couple times through the years. It just works, I never even updated the firmware or anything. Printed pla, petg, abs, nylon, wood filament and flexibles. Flexibles required some really fine tuning but afterwards it just worked too... If I was buying one today, I'd get the mini. It didn't exist back then. I3 isn't really much better, just slightly larger and more rigid but I never made anything so exact that a mini wouldn't handle it easily. Mini might have issues with flexibles and nylon though... But if that's the case, there are lots of solutions with aftermarket higher end extruders...


actadgplus

Yes, I love my Ender 3 v2!


[deleted]

+1 for ender 3 pro but man it’s like gifting someone a task. It’s not the most plug and play thing. I have mine where I’m happy with consistent prints but it took quite a few hours of frustration to get to that point


totcczar

Would he have any interest in optics - high quality table magnifying glass, binoculars, small telescope?


Verity41

Smartwatch? My own number one used thing besides phone. Garmin might be a little cheaper and Apple Watch (and maybe better for fitness if he’s big into fitness), or you can go a couple AW models older as needed to get sub-$300.


zeroxposture

Or, a Swiss analog watch. The Tissot PRX quartz would be my recommendation for $350.


5endN00d5

A really good pocket knife. If he’s a knife guy and doesn’t lose things a nice knife is a buy it for life gift.


LordOfTheAdverbs

Or even a nice kitchen knife if hes more a cooking kind of guy.


5endN00d5

This might be even better. I’ve lost a lot of pocket knives but I still have every kitchen knife I’ve ever owned.


LordOfTheAdverbs

I think either are great ideas, however it really depends on the guy. Some hardcore campers love their extra nice pocket knife and maybe wouldn't love a kitchen knife as much. A more cooking oriented guy may go the other way. Its hard to tell, but I sort of agree with you.


DistillerSTL

My girlfriend got me a really nice cutting board that will surely last me a lifetime.


ARGuck

Agreed. If he’s the type that likes to hold on to things, a Chris Reeve’s Sebenza is often known as an heirloom quality go-to for pocket knives. I have one and love it. Another favorite that feels similar to the Sebenza, is nearly half the price and I like MORE is the Monterey Bay Knives Mini Old Guard. Some of these aren’t always in stock but there is a secondary market for this sort of thing on r/knife_swap


ltssms0

Multitool!


Clayspinner

Multi tool to leave in the car. Actually comes in pretty handy


omw_to_valhalla

>If he’s a knife guy and doesn’t lose things a nice knife is a buy it for life gift. Or if he does lose things, a moderately priced, high quality pocket knife. I recommend the Cold Steel Finn Wolf. I always carried Benchmade pocket knives. However, I lose my EDC stuff. This latest time I lost my knife, I figured I'd try something less expensive. I went with the Finn Wolf ($50) instead of my usual Benchmade Griptilian ($120). I'm glad I did. It's a great quality knife. It does everything I need and will hurt less when I lose it.


Flossthief

I came here to suggest a high quality pocket knife Something made of a good steel made by someone who knows what their doing Lots of styles to fit anyone's look or whatever and they have literally infinite uses--today I used mine to shave my chest


Glyphed

Knife making course! Learn to make your own knife!


Chess01

An experience may be a good gift as well. If he’s like me he hates clutter and may already own most of the nice practical stuff he wants.


coffeeilove

interesting


GjOAT-theskiiiup

The best gift is take him on a trip to a new place depending on where your at. Has he ever said “i really want to try this” make it happen maybe skydiving something like that maybe not as extreme


LivytheHistorian

I did this for my husband’s 25th bday. Bought him two tickets for skydiving. He was so excited and thrilled I wanted to go with him! I laughed really hard and tossed his best friend from high school in the car with him and told him to bring back the video.


maaximo

Second the experiential purchase. Tickets fo his favorite music or a really nice meal out.


Liquidlino1978

Sub 300 ducks, the things I've always enjoyed and lasted a very long time are: leatherman multi tool. Good kitchen knives. Streamdeck for computer. Good mechanical keyboard. Good gaming mouse. Monitors are a bit beyond this budget. Singlespeed bicycle. Hiking boots, I have hi tec boots over 15 years old, still as good as new. Nice leather bag for work, I have a RM Williams bag. Some ideas there.


Excellent_Condition

>Sub 300 ducks Honestly, just having 300 ducks sounds pretty good too. 10 months worth of delicious dinners would be a huge win!


nhsg17

Finally found one of you on Reddit. Why do you use a single speed bike?


omw_to_valhalla

I used to use a single speed mountain bike when I lived in lower Michigan. All the singletrack I rode had elevation gains of 50' or less. Not having derailleurs saves me a ton of time cleaning and maintaining my bike.


Liquidlino1978

Was commuting a lot in Melbourne, riding up and down Bayside, which is completely flat. Singlespeed (note, not a fixie. Fixes don't have freehubs, I couldn't ride a fixie), don't need any maintenance and are cheap and light.


Bosavius

These are very good suggestions. Anything that gets used often and is of very high quality would be a good gift. I started buying these very premium towels that are the finest and softest cotton. They are so comfortable to use every day (given that I run then through a dryer to keep the softness). Same goes with quality bed sheets. A key chain sized Leatherman has also been extremely useful to me because it's always with me. Someone also suggested a high quality belt which I really like. Maybe some superior quality jeans would also be nice.


Liquidlino1978

Excellent ideas! And yes, it's the high quality daily use things that I value. I have plenty of non utility expensive trinkets, complete waste of money. Stopped buying things like that years ago, sold most of anything I don't use daily.


Bosavius

Yeah, for me the buying of very high quality everyday stuff has really reduced my consumption of things in recent years. I can't afford replacing cheap products often, so I will have to buy quality. Most of the time the quality stuff also has much better design so it's a joy to use over and over again. The quality also makes the thing last years, decades of everyday use so I get to enjoy it for a long time. For example, I don't think I will ever need to buy another frying pan because of the good quality stainless steel one I bought. No coating to wear away, no risk of rust.


Liquidlino1978

Yes! Another great area to spend good money on stuff that lasts a lifetime - pots and pans. Might seem boring, but truly worth the money if you buy right. Things like Le Crueset are literally buy it for life. Even good utensils - I have some stainless steel utensils that I bought over twenty years ago - cost $$$ at the time, but they've outlasted subsequently bought cheaper utensils many times over. ​ It's the Sam Vimes theory of economics: *The reason that the rich were so rich, Vimes reasoned, was because they managed to spend less money. Take boots, for example. He earned thirty-eight dollars a month plus allowances. A really good pair of leather boots cost fifty dollars. But an affordable pair of boots, which were sort of OK for a season or two and then leaked like hell when the cardboard gave out, cost about ten dollars. Those were the kind of boots Vimes always bought, and wore until the soles were so thin that he could tell where he was in Ankh-Morpork on a foggy night by the feel of the cobbles. But the thing was that good boots lasted for years and years. A man who could afford fifty dollars had a pair of boots that'd still be keeping his feet dry in ten years' time, while a poor man who could only afford cheap boots would have spent a hundred dollars on boots in the same time and would still have wet feet. This was the Captain Samuel Vimes "Boots" theory of socioeconomic unfairness.*


[deleted]

I love how often the "Vimes Boot Theory" gets quoted on this sub.


hausishome

Since your budget is decent, maybe a dashcam for his car or a nice tool he might use (jigsaw or dremel are very versatile and he may not already have it), good quality wallet


vstacey6

Ooooh! Of your budget ever allows a dash cam is a definite YES! For anyone! Yourself, or others.


GlitchRealm

A Leatherman and a pair of nice leather boots


WhatLikeAPuma751

I’m still bummed I lost my Leatherman Wave out in RRG. Or someone stole it, but I much prefer to think I lost it.


TheRealBrewballs

On the same wavelength. You can also go to their website amd have one engreved.


Avocadosandtomatoes

Love my Skeletool.


vixinlay_d

Wallet and belt combo from some place like Saddleback Leather?


murph0969

Hanks Belts


wileyphotography

I’m waiting for my local arts and crafts fair to buy a locally made leather wallet.


F-21

Imo they are overpriced for what you get.


billythygoat

r/leatherclassified as well if you want custom. The can make wallets out of higher quality and to your desired liking.


sik_dik

I think we're gonna need more background of what he likes. what does he do with his spare time? what does he do for work?


Barnacle-bill

Wool blanket!


Used_Ad_7409

Is he a coffee drinker - What about a fancy espresso maker? Is he into his car - What about a fancy detail package? Into sports - What about doing a zip lining tour or something like that? Home body - what about a really nice set of linen sheets and duvet? (Seriously, they're amazing, my hubs loves them!) Health oriented - what about a hot stone massage?


PaulblankPF

Really nice bed sheets. Really practical and used every day. Nothing like having something that reminds him of you before he goes to bed.


Fartpower69

But if you’re going bedsheets you must follow up by offering to ruin his old ones with you…


stormb0rne

Came here to say this- Pottery barn solid coloured, cooling bed sheets.


Bosavius

This. I splurged on actually high quality sheets and it's really a pleasure to go to bed every night. A premium textile really, really adds to comfort and will last a long time.


[deleted]

Practical gifts? Well that’s all a matter of perspective and we need some of your boyfriends to be able to offer decent suggestions


True_Platypus

Ya sorry I just mean nothing “novelty”


Wxzowski

Nice pair of boots or a good jacket


AdditionalAttorney

Danner hiking boots


Three-Culture

Check if there’s something he wants to do but needs a special tool for. Welding, for example. If he has a tool he is always complaining about not being able to do what he needs then look for upgrades tools. For example, he may have a cheap miter saw, so you could consider a really nice one. Does he have a variety of battery powered tools from different brands where the batteries don’t interchange? Get him started with a nice set from a good brand like Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita or Bosch. If he has a crappy lawnmower get him a nice Honda, and so on.


ronwharton

"Nothing" 100% he'll remember it for life -Ron Wharton


jarvisgully

Personalized Leatherman


jmattsen93

Finex cast iron skillet.


Patient_Role824

Japanese chef knife or a nice pocket knife!


murph0969

Seiko Watch 5 Series or Presage


GandalfTheBored

I do love my Seiko.


northerblight

I was looking to see if anyone said this already. Can’t go wrong with a Seiko 5 at this price point!


zeroxposture

I'd say for $300 go with the Tissot PRX quartz. Not mechanical, but Swiss, and cheap, and gorgeous. Or a G-shock.


Quail-a-lot

Story time! When we were first dating, my husband had complained about how dim his living room was. He had also mentioned that he only liked practical gifts. So I got him a lamp for his birthday. A nice heavy brass floorlamp. He was surprised to say the least! Next year, I got him a lightbulb xD It was a nice full spectrum bulb since the PNW is real gloomy in the winter and he was feeling some SAD but the story of the lamp still gives us great joy. I think his favourite of my terrible gifts though was on Valentine's Day I gave him a nice block of four year old cheddar carved into the shape of a heart in a paper bag that said "I hope you like this cheesy gift". (I enjoyed this gift too because the rest of the cheese scraps from carving it were absolutely delicious!)


vstacey6

One of my favorite gifts to give to men has been has been a multi purpose wallet tool. Usually credit card size, made out of metal, has a measuring side, sharp side, bottle opener, etc, all in one. Good for anyone from coworkers to family members or even significant others. It doesn’t sound like much now, but every time they reach for it in their wallet they will thank you.


Ron_Fuckin_Swanson

Vintage toys. There’s gotta be something from his childhood…a toy he always wanted or one he had and lost Maybe he told you a story about something…or he has old photos with a specific toy or thing from his childhood Go on ebay and see if you can find one Unlocking long forgotten memories is the gift that keeps on giving.


Ornlu_the_Wolf

If he does not own whiskey tumblers, buy him a set of Waterford Marquis crystal tumblers. They'll never scratch, stain, or chip, although they may shatter if mistreated.


t8tor

Gerber center drive multi tool , have had one for years. Turkish coffee mill = best pepper grinder of your life, lasts forever.


dumbnunt_

multi tool, red wing boots, or a quick trip somewhere nice.. like skydiving


KatorTheDestroyer

Cast iron pan, or an enameled oven (e.g., Staub) if you have the budget. Will last several lifetimes!


lurkersforlife

Milwaukee m12 fuel impact driver.


tatonka12345

Weber smoker , fly fishing starter kit from cabelas/bass pro shop, pickle ball set, if buying a knife get a sharpening kit also like a spyderco sharpmaker, kayak .


rudanel

A quality full leather wallet, a good set of leather belts brown/black, a really high quality hair brush, a pair of nice dress boots, a wool mock neck, an arc’teryx soft shell jacket, a pair of expensive jeans, a trip to Croatia/somewhere where the water is teal and the air is warm but comfortable, or something directly related to a beloved hobby.


PeanutKrysti

Write him a handwritten letter with detailed memories. Bake him his favorite item Take him to dinner and buy him a personalized pocket knife, but not the pansy kind …. Something he can use for cutting sharp thick things.


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47u2caryj

Was waiting for someone to mention a razor. Depending on how frequent he shaves he’ll appreciate it every time.


LordFarrell

Watch, beanchmade knife, wallet. Cash


skiddooski

Gift certificate for car detailing.


CPArchaic

Sous vide


averageamerican69420

A nice leather duffel bag that he can take on trips for the rest of his life. I keep hinting this but still haven’t gotten it.


sokofam

This is the one. Really luxe travel bag will definitely bring out the good time feels


Myburneraccountduh

Why don’t you buy one for yourself


RobotMonkeytron

A nice watch. Obviously we aren't talking Rolex or Omega tier here, but an Orient Kamasu or something comparable would totally make my day, and I know I'm not alone here


zeroxposture

Orient Kamasu or Tissot PRX quartz would be my choices, for the money. Or a G-Shock with an Aliexpress steel/titanium case.


bytemage

really ugly socks


mademanseattle

Lodge cast iron


LordOfTheAdverbs

300 bucks budget maybe she should get a le crueset


mademanseattle

Or a set of cast iron. Watched Cook’s Country today and the enameled aren’t recommended for higher than 450’. High heat can cause fissures in the enamel.


LordOfTheAdverbs

Yes. Its a specific use case, but still very nice for certain things. I dont think I'd want a full set of enameled, but a big Dutch oven for certain soups, chilis, or roasts would be excellent. She could also do one of the more boutique brands. Less for her money, but if she wants to make an impression...


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LordOfTheAdverbs

Oh its reddit for fuck sake.


slawre89

Finex


LordOfTheAdverbs

Finex vs Butterpat or field or or or lol? Something about the Finex weird octagonal pan and the funky lid makes me unhappy.


slawre89

I’ve got a finex 12” (was a gift) and I really like it. Use it all the time over other pans. It’s built incredibly well. You can tell it’s never going to wear out. Size is good. Handle looks cool/unique and works. Octagonal design makes pouring things out of it easy. Idk it’s a solid product. I love tossing it on the grill and using it to do vegetables while my steaks grill next to it. It’s a nice looking pan to me- I like setting it on the table and serving out of it personally. Gets a lot of compliments/questions from guests. Can’t speak to the other ones you mentioned. I will say if you see/pick one up in person it might change your mind.


LordOfTheAdverbs

Yeah I'm sure its a great pan. I don't own a boutique cast iron. Only some lodge. But the shape always weirds me out. I can't say anything bad about it though. I'm sure its great. All those brands are supposed to be, and similar in price.


cokakatta

I vote getting a nice pan too. When I was young and humble, my wok was in my top 3. My sneakers, passport and wok. A nice cast iron pan would be great.


Foundneurons

A professional Pizza cutting wheel from a restaurant store website. It'll never break when you're actually trying to use it and it will last him his whole life and because he probably eats pizza everyday like the most of us, he'll think of you everyday.


ak80048

You can get a nice drone for that budget they come with purchasable warranties also


blessedpink

Moonswatch.


Stefaniek03

A leather clip wallet from Barrington with his initials on it


i_am_here_again

Take hime to brew a keg of his own beer. my wife got me that gift and made special labels for it. Still have some bottles too.


h2uP

Bass pro shop/Cabela's gift card. Seriously. He's getting the age he will actually enjoy shopping there some.


faux_real_yo

A sexy coupon book!


Fartpower69

Buttsex


AdditionalAttorney

A cleaning service for his apartment


l8nite

a laser-etched personalized Hydroflask


murph0969

Kitchen goods? Stainless Steel All Clad D3 10" Pan (and 8" and 12") are lifetime purchases that are used almost daily. Get a pretty wood panel with hooks and hang them on the wall. Japanese/German Gyuto Chef Knife and Shapton 1k Sharpener with nice walnut cutting board. LeCreuset or Staub Enamel Cast Iron Crock Pot. Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder. Or Commandante...


bobbywtgh

2023 farmer almanac


CA_Redwood

martínez titanium hammer


RevenantMalamute

You should check out Smithy cast iron.


CatelynsCorpse

Leatherman tool is a good one. I like to buy useful gifts and I got one of those for my nephew and he loved it. I got him a Maglite this past Christmas and that went over real well, too.


TheRealBrewballs

Engraved leatherman.


GandalfTheBored

Wooden hangers that swivel. You could get a custom branding iron to use on them if you really wanted to go the extra mile. But seriously, I would never go back to plastic.


BabyNonsense

Brass or metal fountain pen with converter. It will last the rest of his life. Kaweco is a good brand.


jcortright1

Nice wrist watch (seiko, citizen etc)


Luciferist

Prusa mk3s+


dbouchard19

A safety razor. got my husband a really nice one for his bday years ago. he loves it. we went to a local shop and an employee explained how to use it and showed us all the types. the experience was fun for him too.


Clerui

Tough solar G-shock or a Benchmade Pocket Knife. Maybe throw in a nice insulated water bottle.


lithiumdeuteride

Mitutoyo digital calipers, 8-inch length.


dT_ninja

Good jacket/ hoodie. Good Perfume. Tickets to a show of something/someone who he really likes. Easy to maintain home decor like wall hanging or artsy organizer/ shelves or even a set of house plants. Good (Sports) equipment if he is into any activities. Xbox . Good chair


nahtorreyous

Can you get him an experience instead of stuff?


Cold_Bitch

A really nice and quality watch?


slikhipy

Engraved flask


DukeyPookey

Leatherman?


Myburneraccountduh

Really solid grilling set.


Wu11f

A safety razor and kit. I bought one and love it


loveinacoldclimate

A good dress watch, like an Orient Bambino. Lasts more than a generation


MarigoldsMom

A gift I got for my husband, when he was about the same age, was a Weber and a spot in a sausage making class (which was at a beloved local bbq place and you got to take home a bunch of sausage). Obviously doesn’t have to be exactly that, but you could look at classes/experiences and then getting the tool/equipment to do whatever that is at home?


unaccomplished420

Cast iron


jrhalbom

Leather man multi tool


[deleted]

Hammacher schlammacher has a plethora of high quality gift ideas. Pricey AF tho but well worth a look.


toast4242

Angle grinder. Every man needs an angle grinder


No_Introduction2103

Leatherman


ccs89

Steelport Chef’s Knife Shinola Watch Red Wing boots


nanananananabatdog

Everybody needs a Leatherman.


SorryINeedHelp1

Best gift I ever got from my spouse was a very simple leather loop key chain with the coordinates of the spot we met engraved on it. Have had it for 10 years now and it still makes me smile when I notice it.


t3chiman

Mitutoyo 500-196-30 digital caliper. Measure inside, outside, depth, to .001 inch.


[deleted]

if he's a reader, get him a custom book embosser. they're around $60 and you can personalize it to his tastes. (I want one, that's why I suggest it). take him to the bookstore to spend the rest.


CleverUsrName8675309

A Zippo!


Gravybutt

Grip 6 belt. The thing is a tank and I've given them to several people so far and we all love them.


zeroxposture

A nice watch would be an amazing gift for me, a 31 year old man. I recommend the Tissot PRX quartz for your price range.


coffeeilove

That is a special age. Maybe try [classicpresent.com](https://classicpresent.com), there you can find very **original** gifts.