Gifts for hunting party

[matt2H]

Perhaps a slightly different question, but I could do with some ideas from this crowd

I’m going on a South African hunting safari in July, a number of friends will be joining me. They will not be joining to hunt for themselves but rather as observers to my hunt.

I would like to get them something to remember it by that I can arrange here in the USA and travel with (in checked luggage).

I have thought of an engraved knife or edc knife, or perhaps embroidered caps, fleeces etc- but I’m doubting myself…

Please be budget and weight conscious..

Looking very forward to see what you can come up with!

 

[Mekaniks]

Custom Von Gruff Knives would awesome -

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

For the skinners ans workers Opinel No7 or 8 folding knives, must be carbon blades. They are really cheap but hold an edge forever.

 

[spike.t]

For the skinners ans workers Opinel No7 or 8 folding knives, must be carbon blades. They are really cheap but hold an edge forever.

Think he talking about a gift for his friends who going with him Kevin....a keepsake to remember the trip....

 

[Red Leg]

I like the Von Gruff idea as well. Perhaps a safari or lion knife for each.

 

[matt2H]

Correct- maybe a keepsake is a better term for what I am asking.

Love the suggestion for the skinners though! On one of my previous hunts, the skinner at camp loved my havalon- so I left that with him + some spare blades.

@Mekaniks- lovely knives for sure! Great suggestion!

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Think he talking about a gift for his friends who going with him Kevin....a keepsake to remember the trip....

Oh OK. In that case a custom knife, or if these folks have heaps of knives then a solid silver belt buckle from Patrick Mavros. Leopard, trout, croc, Buffalo. You can get the whole belt too.

 

[Firebird]

Many ph’s have T shirts, hats or something similar to sell to clients. I bought my wife an embroidered fleece on our last trip and she wears it often on our outdoor trips. You could check ahead and see if that’s an option

 

[Rare Breed]

I like the Von Gruff idea as well. Perhaps a safari or lion knife for each.

Just got mine…exceptional craftsmanship

 

[matt2H]

You are all awesome - thank you for the tips and ideas! I will make contact with the PH checking for clothing items, and it would seem that a knife is the favorite! Thanks again!

 

[Nyati]

On four Safaris, I´ve had knives laser etchet for hunters and PH´s

Here´s a sample

 

[Tanks]

How about something local like one of those axes made from leaf springs?

 

[Tintin]

For the skinners ans workers Opinel No7 or 8 folding knives, must be carbon blades. They are really cheap but hold an edge forever.

I did some Opinel No. 8s for my group - had the handles branded with their initials and the blade engraved with the year.