“What do I get him?” “What do I get a man who has everything?” “I need men’s gift ideas!”
Sound familiar? Every Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary, or Father’s Day it’s the same dilemma. Well hang tight for the perfect gift ideas listed in category type along with plenty of examples to get your gift brain juices flowing. We’ll also try to list items by order of relative expense, so you can find something that fits in your budget.
But first, I’ll give you some quick tips to apply no matter what.
(1) Men love dude stuff, especially if it something that seems ridiculous to buy for themselves!
(2) Men like manly things such as items made out of leather, metal, wood, stone, etc.
(3) Men want something unique, so don’t be afraid to get something that “looks like him”. Don’t be afraid to get him something that you might think is strange, but he will probably love. Remember, it’s for him not you.
(4) Finally, find the activity that he does because he loves it, and get him an item that fits all of the first three tips mentioned above. (i.e. that custom hunting knife, a handcrafted men’s wallet, a new cigar humidifier, or whatever he’s into).
Suggestion No. 1: Men Love Leather!
You can’t go wrong with men’s items made out of high quality leather. Every guy loves leather. It is warm, inviting, and wreaks of manliness. Before we go any further, a little word to the wise. DON’T BUY ANYTHING MADE OUT OF “GENUINE” LEATHER!!!! Genuine leather sounds nice, but it is basically leather scraps glued together. The surface looks like real leather, but “genuine” leather will fall apart in no time. Every cheap leather item that you’ve seen at Walmart or on Amazon is made from this cheap substitute, It will flake, crack, break, and fall apart in no time. What you want is Full Grain Leather or Top Grain Leather goods (in that order).
Leather goods made with Full Grain or Top Grain leathers are gorgeous, will last forever, and smell & feel amazing. The examples given below are from a small shop that makes each wallet by hand from start to finish with focus on the details. Sandoz Leather hand stitches each wallet which will hold together better than a machine stitch, and looks really cool. Also, if you message the craftsman at Sandoz Leather, he can personalize your item by adding your guy’s initials, anniversary date, or something else that has a few characters in length. You can even have him make a wallet that looks different from the standard models by customizing the wallet in some way, using a different color leather or combination of leather colors, etc.
Sandoz Leather has several price points & size wallets to choose from.
The Minimalist Wallets: The minimalist wallet for the guy who likes to carry the least amount of stuff, and usually carries his wallet in his front pocket. It is has a small foot print, but still carries all the essentials. Usually, this individual carries primarily cards, with a few bills. Below are several examples of minimalist wallets with clickable links to where they can be purchased:
The Jefferson by Sandoz Leather is a gentleman’s wallet handcrafted from vegetable tanned black and English Tan Horween Derby Leather. It’s a great example of a minimalist wallet. Each wallet is individually cut, and hand stitched with braided Ritza Tiger Thread. The Jefferson vertical front tuck wallet stylishly holds at least six cards, and has an easily accessed bill pouch that holds half folded cash. The side slit allows for easy access to the cash and cards. The Jefferson exemplifies the epitome of luxury, style and ruggedness. The rich vegetable tanned leather will patina over time and will develop a look that is unique to your man’s lifestyle. And of course, it has that wonderful leather smell. This wallet is a completely unique design that none of his friends or colleagues will have.
The Slim Jim Minimalist Card Wallet by Sandoz Leather with ID window in English Tan is a wallet any man would love to have. This men’s minimalist wallet is made from the best full grain vegetable tanned leather from Horween Tannery. The Slim Jim Wallet from Sandoz Leather will patina beautifully over time adding a unique richness to the wallet that can only be accomplished with time. The Slim Jim is a thin wallet, but has room for a stack of cards, an ID window, and can still fit a card and/or folded cash in the front access pocket. If you want a wallet with a small footprint, yet makes a big impression, the Slim Jim Minimalist Card Wallet with ID Window is the wallet for you.
Every piece of the Slim Jim Wallet is hand cut out of a side of the quality full grain vegetable tanned leather, and hand stitched on a stitching pony using 0.8mm Ritza Tiger thread. These are not mass produced in a factory. Each wallet is made by a single craftsman. Every edge is died, and burnished giving the Slim Jim a refined accent that properly complements the rugged vintage style of this wallet. If the wallet matches the man, and you work hard, but clean up nice, then look no further than the Slim Jim Wallet. For the price, this wallet is handcrafted using the best materials, and is a great budget item that will last a lifetime. The Slim Jim Wallet is a quality & unique option, but with a cheaper price tag than The Jefferson Wallet.
The Bi-Fold Wallet: The bi-fold wallet is what most people picture when they think of a men’s wallet. However, don’t be fooled into thinking that the trusty bi-folds are all boring. This is for men who mostly carry their wallet in the rear pocket or jacket pocket. Below are several beautiful examples of a bi-fold wallet that any man would love to receive as a gift:
I freaking love this thing! The Big Man Wallet is everything that your grandpappy’s bi-fold isn’t. It’s bold, it’s beautiful, and every time he takes it out to pay for something, he will think of you. It has a ton of space for cards, cash, receipts, and whatever else you’d like to pile in it. It just screams MAN, and it just looks amazing. It gives off a unique look that Sandoz Leather is known for. It’s made from full grain leather from Horween Tannery, and is hand stitched with braided Ritza Tiger Thread. This think is a tank that will last a long, long time. Out of all of the wallets available at Sandoz Leather, this one is my favorite. It has that chunky look, but carries easily in a back pocket. The way that the cards are stacked allows the owner to have eight dedicated credit card slots, but it doesn’t add much thickness. There’s also a generous cash pocket for your bills. It has that vintage style making it timeless and unique.
The Little Big Man leather wallet makes is a great bi-fold that still fits the minimalist category. If The Big Man Wallet is too large, then The Little Big Man is perfect. Each wallet is individually handcrafted by an old-world craftsman from the finest full grain, vegetable tanned Horween English Tan Leather. Each Little Big Man wallet is hand stitched using Ritza Tiger thread, then all the edges are burnished by hand. This wallet can be carried in the front or rear pocket. It comfortably holds four credit cards, and has a pocket for cash, yet it is still moderately minimalist. The Little Big Man is perfect for the protector and provider who wants a quality product that isn’t made from inferior materials or stamped out in a factory. It is elegant enough for office life, and rugged enough for any manly adventures. The vegetable tanned leather will take on a rich patina with age, and build character the longer you own this beauty. And it smells as good as it looks. It’s also a quality, but less expensive option to The Big Man Wallet.
Honorable Mention:
The Big Bossman Wallet by Sandoz Leather:
The Big Bossman Wallet by Sandoz Leather is too amazing to not mention here, and the price falls right between that of The Big Man Wallet, and The Little Big Man Wallet. It holds four cards in each of the dedicated card slots, has two huge stash pockets for cash, receipts, business cards, and has a large bill pouch for cash. It truly is a boss man wallet. It’s hand crafted out of Horween vegetable tanned leather, and is also hand stitched with Ritza Tigerthread. This thing will last forever, and is as tough as it is beautiful. It will also fit a US Passport in the bill pouch. Check it out as a great option for the man who has everything.
In the next article we will examine SUGGESTION #2. It will give great advise for unique gifts for that hard to buy for guy constructed out of that most manly of materials, metal gifts for him.
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