Why Engraved Knives Make Great Christmas Gifts
When it comes time to do your holiday shopping, many folks like to choose gifts that will be used for years to come and truly enjoyed by the recipient. At the same time, many gift-givers are drawn to beautiful gifts that are personalized for the recipient. Why not choose the holiday gift that does both — a personalized, engraved knife?
An engraved knife makes an ideal Christmas gift because it combines the best of both worlds — the functionality of a high quality pocket knife with the beauty and personal touch of custom engraving. It’s an especially good gift for that hard to buy for man in your life, because who doesn’t need a handy pocket knife or Swiss Army knife now and then? An engraved knife is the kind of gift that will be treasured for years and, if it is heirloom quality, passed down to the next generation as a cherished memento.
Engraved knives have always been an appreciated and welcome gift for a variety of occasions, such as groomsmen’s gifts for weddings or for a special anniversary or birthday present. An engraved knife makes a good competition prize. Also, some employers choose to give pocket knives engraved with the company logo to their employees as a Christmas gift or in recognition of a job well done. And some people choose to have a knife custom engraved with the date of a special camping trip.
These days, engraved knives are available in many styles: All-purpose pocket knives, Swiss army knives, survival knives, rescue knives, military knives and chef’s knives can all be engraved and personalized for gifting. Some gift givers even choose to have beautiful, useful fillet knives engraved for the fisherman in their life!
And depending on the style you choose, engraved knives come in either all-metal styles or with beautifully grained wooden handles. That kind of versatility and variety of choices make an engraved knife (of any type) a perfect Christmas gift.
Custom engraved knives can include the name of your friend or loved one, a special date or message, perhaps even a small image or symbol — things that make the personalized engraved knife a special and meaningful Christmas present that is certain to be treasured. If you’re a wife shopping for a hard-to-buy-for husband, he’ll be pleased to receive an engraved knife because it’s a considerate gift that he can truly use.
Since you want the gift to last a lifetime, be sure to choose the very best quality knife possible, whatever style of knife you choose. Read reviews of the knife and be sure it’s one that is actually used by people who use knives on a regular basis and expect performance as well as style.
Combine thoughtful personalization with a knife of excellent quality and workmanship, and you have a holiday gift that the recipient will carry and use almost every day. So for a thoughtful and useful Christmas gift for the guys (or even gals) on your list, it’s a good idea to consider engraved knives. They’re the kind of gift that won’t be re-gifted!