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I have a friend who getting married in a few weeks. He wants to give a pocket knife to each guy in the bridal party. The only catch is that he would like each knife engraved with their initials. Any suggestions in addition to the spyderco models with the stainless steel handles i.e. delica, dragonfly.
 
I would go with the stainless Delica or Native. Both are very classy. There is also the Camillus EDC, which is also a pretty nice folder.
 
There isn't much space on the EDC for engraving, and it's already a very "busy" looking handle what with the holes and all. I guess you could fit a small engraved set of initials on the blade or at either end of the handle.

Kershaw's Chives, Leeks, and Scallions (aluminum handled version) all have full metal scales.
 
I was going to have a Benchmade 940 laser engraved. I've seen it and it looks amazing!

For intitals though, I think the Delica would be better.
 
i dunno how many knives your friend wants to give out or whats his budget, so i'd suggest a swiss army knife, SAKs are sheeple friendly and several of the metal handled models are made with plates for engraving
 
Originally posted by Marc123
I have a friend who getting married in a few weeks. He wants to give a pocket knife to each guy in the bridal party. The only catch is that he would like each knife engraved with their initials. Any suggestions in addition to the spyderco models with the stainless steel handles i.e. delica, dragonfly.
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Wow, should be a short list. I've never seen any guys in the BRIDAL party. ;)
 
I got a Leatherman Juice (the orange one, forget what model) for my mom for Christmas last year, and I had it laser-engraved. That looked awesome through the anodization! Silver text through orange anodized - totally sweet. See if your bud would want to do something like that.

Asha'man
 
I did this for my groomsman I got the Dragonfly and had the blads engraved with the date. Another friend of mine did Leathman Waves ofcoarse he had a smaller bridal party. I bought mine from skylands he gave me a good deal. I couldn't find anything good enough to hand out that could have the handle engraved. Hope this helps!
 
Thanks for all the suggestions. I think engraving the Leatherman juice or Swiss Army multi-tool is a great idea.
 
For the cheaper option, the SpyderCard has a huge area for engraving and is a fairly friendly knife.
 
I had a couple of Spyderco knives engraved by Brooks Burt. The engraving is done using hand gravers, similar to tiny chisels, which carve angled bright cuts for decorative reflection or fine lines for detail. He does great work. I don't have any pictures of the ones he did for me, but he has several pics on his website

http://www.angelfire.com/wi/brooksburt/index.html
 
I agree with the little Jess Horn folder from A.G. Russell. Very nice little piece, plenty of engrabeable space. :D Better yet, get the flat ground version in ivory micarta and have them scrimmed.
 
I'd say a Spydercard too. You could engrave a novel on their handles! Not only that, but it's a very practical knife that would fit in the wallet (since it's guys getting the presents).
 
The last wedding that I attended, the groom gave us SwissCards. I know that his 'heart' was in the right place, but, they (the cards) were useless.

Don't go the 'knife' route unless you are sure that they are all knife-savvy. Don't forget that most of them are sheeple. The knife idea seems cool, but it will end up in a drawer for most of them.

I'd suggest a neat lil flashlight/keychain instead, LED if you have the funds.

WayLander

P.S.: Any competent jeweler or watch-repair shop could quickly engrave initials in a few moments for a lil money, if you are in a city. (edited to add that).
 
Gotta disagree with WayLander on this'n.

I think most people, knife-savvy or not, can appreciate the usefulness and "coolness" of a smallish, inoffensive knife. Spydercos are another matter. But give just about anybody a Buck Prince and he'll probably like it.

Beyond that, though, I've found that customizing the knife to the individual is a must for getting a non-knife-person to appreciate a good blade. Some people will like the utility of a Spyderco. Some like the "gee whiz" factor of a Kershaw speedsafe. Some like traditional Bucks. Some are SAK people. And <i>some</i> people even like serrated edges! (Forgive them, father; the know not what they do :p)

If it's a personal gift, then really nobody here on the forums can tell you which knife is best. If it's a group gift, as in this case, I'd stick with the small-and-inoffensive category.
 
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