I'm sure some of you have been there either as the groom or the best man so I need some help.  I'm taking the plunge and keepin the guns in Dec., in Las Vegas no less, and I need advice on what to give my best man as a gift (and don't say "a gun").  I know it's customary to give something, but what?  Thanks

Sydwaiz

I bought mine columbia river knives.  They all loved them.

I gave pocket knives.

Is he single? If so, give porn.
Is he married? If so, give porn.

Money clip, cuff links, tie pin, etc. are all customary gifts I think.

How much are you willing to spend?

I think a knife is a good idea.  My brother gave us a stainless steel monogrammed cigar holder.  Looks like a double cigar holder, but you take the top off and half of it is a flask.  Naturally he put a Cuban in all of them for the reception.

No guns aye!

how about some ammo [;d]

How about some nice stainless serrated blade Buck knives. Think most guys would like that. Best of luck, you are in for a change in lifestyle!!

Looks like most people agree on a knife so I think I'll go with that unless someone comes up with a better idea.  As for the change of lifestyle, I doubt it.  We've been together for almost 9 years and have lived together for 2 years.  She likes shooting almost as much as I do!  Call me lucky, I guess.[^]

Thanks, Sydwaiz

I had a hard tim edeciding between a set of binoculars and an engraved whiskey flask.  Also, if he likes tobacco a box of nice cigars is good.  I would stick with one that lasts though.

I ended up doing the binoculars.

Knive are cool, but a very personal choice.

Congrats.

Zaz

"I have given up trying to understand people in favor of mocking them."

My best friend got married a few months ago;  he gave us (the groomsmen) Victorinox Swiss-Army knives.  The new ones have some REALLY nice features, like a socket-screwdriver "blade" that takes various bits (comes with four double-ended bits).

That knife has been the most useful gadget in the house (and at the range) for the last four months.  Looks great, too.

Should I have the knife engraved?  Thanks again, Sydwaiz

Definitely go with the engraving, usually just the person's initials is nice.

I got my groomsmen Monte Blanc Pens... they sell for $140 in jewelry shops, but you can get them at Office Depot or Office Max for about $110... maybe cheaper if on sale.

Very great writing instruments... I wanted to get them something that they could use everyday and something they wouldnt necessarily buy for themselves...

I didnt do anything special for the BestMan though... I thought about buying him a more expensive colored Monte Blanc pen, but then remembered when I was the best man in his wedding... all he gave his groomsmen were bottles of cologne!  Not a real big hit, and its used up in a few months...  I know you dont have to spend a lot of money, just do what you can afford... I'd just stay away from gifts that are used up, like cologne or gift certificates to a nice restaurant or something... you want to give them something that will last that they can remember the day by...

Here's another idea I saw:  [url]http://www.frameastock.com/groomsmen.html[/url], this company sells individual real single shares of stock certificates that come framed...  they're actually worth the current value of that share.

M.

I gave out silver dollars of the current year (to commemorate the wedding) to all of the groomsmen (six of them!!!)...and the Best Man got one with a nice money clip that the coin fit into.

Best gift I ever got was a Micra Leatherman...so knives are a good gift.

One guy got all of his groomsmen monogrammed (first and last name) stationery cards.  I thought it was kind of odd...but then realized that I drop a lot of short notes in the mail when I send things to my customers/business associates.  It turned out to be a cool gift, but has to be for the right type of person.  I don't know how appropriate it was for ALL of his groomsmen.

As a groomsman, I recommended that he give us Leatherman Mini-tools with our first name on one side and their name and wedding date on the other side. The bridesmaids were all jealous.

Remember, your friends should pay for the knife.  I told my groomsmen to bring some coins that they hought were interesteing, value not being important.  I now have several coins that will serve as mementos of that occasion.