| It's time to buy him a gift and you're stuck. What | | | | Which brings us to SOG. Specialty knives from |
| do you buy a guy? Father's Day, birthdays, even | | | | this popular maker (SOG stands for Special |
| Christmas. No more ties. No more socks. Clothes? | | | | Operations Group-how cool is that?) are great |
| Maybe. But what if you want to get him | | | | gifts for everyday use. They are sharp looking, |
| something super cool that he'll like and not forget | | | | very masculine, and come in combat style. And |
| about in a week? | | | | they're tough, made with durable metals that are |
| Let's think about this for a second. What do guys | | | | meant to last. |
| like? Sports. Masculine anything, like the outdoors, | | | | SOG specialty knives are used by military |
| grilling. Are we stereotyping based on gender? | | | | personnel in and out of combat. They're |
| Sure. But you have to when buying gifts. | | | | ergonomic, safe, and can be found sold at a |
| How about knives? You can get these online at a | | | | discount online. They really are an ideal gift. Tell |
| discount. Knives are useful and something he'll | | | | him the knife is used in the military-a great gift |
| keep and remember. | | | | idea if he wants a piece of the action, and he'll be |
| Gift Basics- In order to know the type of knife to | | | | pretty impressed. |
| buy the man in your life, you can ask yourself a | | | | Aficionado- For the guy who likes to collect |
| few questions: | | | | knives, any knife will really do. Maybe a fancier |
| - How will the knife be used? Hunting? Everyday | | | | knife with a nicer handle, mother-of-pearl perhaps, |
| miscellaneous use? | | | | camo. This purely depends on the guy's taste. Get |
| - Does he like the military, ever dreamed of | | | | him something to show off. |
| joining the armed forces? | | | | Swords are a neat gift idea. It's not what he'd |
| - Does he prefer fixed blade or automatic folding? | | | | expect, but at the same time-masculine, and |
| - Is he a collector?For the Outdoorsman- For the | | | | something he'll be proud to show off. Lord of the |
| guy who likes to hunt and fish, or just fiddle | | | | Rings swords, for example, have a classic, old |
| around outside, a knife designed specifically for | | | | world look that looks great in a den. |
| those pursuits is available. One consideration is | | | | Collector- If he's a collector, then go for a unique |
| folding or fixed blades. | | | | knife or encourage him to create a wish list. If |
| Buck makes quality folding and fixed blade knives | | | | you would rather it be a total surprise, you can |
| with different features. Variations are found in grip | | | | look at models with uniquely shaped handles or |
| (material-plastic, rubber, stone, steel and grip | | | | blades. Some knives on the market feature |
| cor-solid, camo, color) and blade length and type. | | | | colored handles, manufactured with materials like |
| Fixed blade hunting knives are good if your guy | | | | bone, metals, uncommon plastics, etc. Shop |
| plans to go hunting. Yes, the knife may look nice, | | | | around for discount knives. You'd be surprised |
| all masculine and rugged, but they are designed to | | | | what you can find. |
| be used. If your guy will actually be hunting game, | | | | Accessories- If you're buying discount knives, |
| then a fixed, medium size blade is more practical. | | | | you'll probably have some leftover cash to buy |
| Shorter blades with a hook are good for dressing | | | | accessories. |
| game. | | | | Sharpeners are a great idea and depending on |
| Everyday Knives- The biggest draw for knives in | | | | what you get, very reasonably priced. Lanksy is a |
| general is versatility. Have you ever been in a | | | | good sharpening brand. |
| situation where you need to open a box, cut | | | | Sheaths are useful as well, especially if the knife is |
| something, or just needed a sharp object? The | | | | going to be carried in a pocket or bag. Some |
| first question in these situations is often, "Who | | | | knives have recommended sheaths customized |
| has a knife?" | | | | specifically to the blade. |