Who’s Your Daddy?
- Everyday Carry Dad
- Tacticool Dad
- ‘Lives in a tent’ Dad
- Old School Cool Dad
- Overprotective Dad
- Handyman Dad
- ‘At the Office’ Dad
Everyday Carry Dad
The everyday carry (or EDC, as he often says) dad is the father with all the knick-knacks. He is a collector and will never be caught without his matching knife, pen, and pry bar. His favorite question to get is about what’s in his pocket, he is probably a Benchmade diehard, and he is most certainly a fan of Peter McKinnon’s YouTube channel.
Benchmade Bugout
Lightweight, customizable, and lifetime-guaranteed, the Bugout is the ultimate gift for Dad. This knife disappears in your pocket but stands up to all dad tasks, from opening blister packs to starting a fire.
WE Knife Co. Banter
The Banter has all the build quality you expect from a WE Knife Co. Folder concentrated down into the perfect compact pocket piece. Grab this EDC folder for Dad and get him a knife he won’t leave home without.
Flytanium Mini Bolt-Action Ti Pen
Every EDC kit is complete only when it includes a titanium pen. Flytanium specializes in custom knife parts but excels with their other machined products. At this price point, grab a Flytanium ti pen for all the dads in your life!
Tacticool Dad
The Tacticool Dad knows the necessity of being prepared. He either has combat experience or wishes he did, but he definitely knows the value of a reliably built piece of equipment. His style usually includes MOLLE-compatible packs and every jacket, range bag, and hat in his closet includes PVC patches.
Hogue Sig K320A
A collaboration between the firearm manufacturers Hogue and Sig Sauer, the K320A is an automatic knife for the ages. With impeccable mechanics and lightning-fast deployment, this knife fires with authority, 100% of the time.
Ka-Bar TDI Hinderer Hell Fire
Maybe your dad is more of a fixed blade kind of guy. This creative endeavor between Ka-Bar and Rick Hinderer lives up to its hellish name with a wicked tanto blade. Pair that blade with 1095 Cro-Van steel and you have a knife that can give and take a beating.
Boker Strike
This Boker Strike model features an undeniably cool colorway and the automatic action Boker is known for. This is a lowkey knife in your pocket but a beast when deployed.
‘Lives in a tent’ Dad
The ‘Lives in a tent’ Dad can be caught telling his kids, “Quit complaining. This is how our ancestors used to do things.” His idea of a good time is a backpacking trip that is no shorter than three nights long. His second home is his two-man tent and he knows how to start a fire with nothing but the lint in his pocket.
Reiff Knives F4
The Reiff F4 is a contender for one of the top survival knives on the market. Period. The top-shelf CPM 3V carbon steel blade slices through anything and holds a wicked edge for a long time, meaning extended backcountry trips go uninterrupted by the need to sharpen.
Benchmade Ferro Rod
This Benchmade/Exotac cross-over is a ferrocerium rod for the ages, with a durable aluminum handle and storage pod that keeps tinder dry even in the wettest conditions.
Old School Cool Dad
Back in Old School Cool Dad’s day, things were much more awesome. This is a dad who wears Chucks like they never went out of style (and honestly, they never did!) and is sure he can still throw a football like he did in high school. Hearken back to yesteryear with gifts that remind him of his childhood, like modern spins on traditional pocket knives!
Pena Knives Exclusive Dogleg
Traditional jackknife design meets modern materials like titanium and micarta for a beautiful knife that’s even more timeless than the mullet. This is the holy grail of knives for a lover of the classics.
Kershaw Allegory
This is a modern spin on the doctor knife of yesteryear, with two ultra-sharp blades and a slim handle. This is a knife that defies changing trends, just like your Old School Cool Dad!
Benchmade Auto Fact
Easily concealed and fighteningly fast, the Benchmade Auto Fact is there when you need it and unobtrusive when you don’t. For the dad that prefers tools he can rely on completely, the AXIS lock and premium materials won’t let him down.
CIVIVI C-Quill Tactical Pen
The CIVIVI C-Quill is an everyday carry pen that deploys with bolt-action intensity for all those writing emergencies your dad has. Most importantly, though, the C-Quill has tough aluminum construction and a glass breaker tip for when the imaginable strikes.
Handyman Dad
Need shelves? Handyman Dad will build and install them. Car won’t start? Handyman Dad will scold you for even considering taking it to the shop. And in his spare time, he will improve his own home! If your dad is a fixer, builder, maker, or anything in between, these are the useful tools he needs to have.
Leatherman Sidekick
Getting your dad 15 separate tools is too much, but the Leatherman Sidekick is just right! This multi-tool wonder includes a knife, pliers, and a bottler opener for when your Handyman Dad is ready to kick back after a day of work.
Victorinox Swiss Army SwissChamp
The CIVIVI C-Quill is an everyday carry pen that deploys with bolt-action intensity for all those writing emergencies your dad has. Most importantly, though, the C-Quill has tough aluminum construction and a glass breaker tip for when the imaginable strikes.
CRKT Pocket Driver
The CRKT Pocket Driver is a lightweight aluminum bit driver that comes with a keyring and storage for up to four bits. Attach this to your keys and never be without a screwdriver again!
CRKT CEO
Pick up this classy and sleek knife that would go great in a home office or even a suit pocket for those important business meetings. It is important that the ‘At the Office’ Dad is always prepared.
Kershaw Leek
This knife is perfect for opening boxes because of its tanto blade. This is excellent news for the ‘At the Office Dad’ because those Dads also tend to be ‘Amazon Boxes’ Dads.
Boker Stubby Kwaiken
The Boker Stubby Kwaiken is elegant without being obtrusive. It fits just as well in a suit pocket as a denim jeans pocket. With high-quality materials and classic Boker construction, this is a high-class, low-cost gift!
CONCLUSION
Which Father’s Day gift appeals to you the most? Get something off this list that both you and Dad will love for best results.
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