A great gift for a great dad

[Wishfulthinker580]

I may go the custom knife route. He has a ton of knives and always seems to have a new one to field dress his deer each season.

There are lots of custom makers to choose from. With that budget you can get some incredible knives.

 

[DillonG]

There are lots of custom makers to choose from. With that budget you can get some incredible knives.

Absolutely, he has never had a custom knife made. I think that would be a great project. He also is a knife snob lol. He gives me a hard time when I pull out my Havalon. I’m from the replacement blade generation. He is from the generation that sharpens a knife while watching a ball game.

 

[sureshot375]

How is he set for binos?? I feel like some decent binos can be had within your budget.

 

[HuntingFreak]

I think a custom sling would be pretty cool.

 

[Mauser3000]

Absolutely, he has never had a custom knife made. I think that would be a great project. He also is a knife snob lol. He gives me a hard time when I pull out my Havalon. I’m from the replacement blade generation. He is from the generation that sharpens a knife while watching a ball game.

If you’re considering a custom knife, I’ve found the best knives for the money are the South African makers. They tend to use good stainless steels with natural handle materials including some African bone/horn. My favorite of these is Shaun Bruwer. If you message me, I could send you some pictures.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

VonGruff's latest creation.

Some knives I bought for gifts

A set of kitchen knives I bought for my wife. Have had them about 5 years now and still look new! Just sharpen them every so often.

 

[fourfive8]

Speaking from the perspective of an older dad with charges ranging from 2 years old to 21, I would suggest some set-aside time spent together. Time is a gift that can’t be replaced or retrieved.

 

[Firebird]

Does he fish as well as hunting?
Magazine subscription or a good book? I’ll bet sue Tidwell would make a nice note in one of hers for your dad

 

[Rimbaud]

Check out Randall Knives. You can find a nice one in that range, and it's hard to beat their craftsmanship.

 

[DillonG]

Does he fish as well as hunting?
Magazine subscription or a good book? I’ll bet sue Tidwell would make a nice note in one of hers for your dad

He doesn’t fish much unless I call him up to go out. I bought a boat in 2020. We go out at least a dozen times each year.

 

[wesheltonj]

I would advise against a super nice knife. I have one and am afraid to use it and it just sits in my dresser drawer.