Bought My Wife a Knife

I don't know you or your wife, but if my wife was opening a gift and expecting jewelry but instead got a pocket knife, she'd act very sweet and thankful, but inside she would be disappointed.
 
mqqn said:
I told you I don't catch on that quick - I thought the reference was to the thread no ending well, as opposed to the gift giving - and I understand that!

I hope it goes well for the OP - but at least it's not a bowling ball with "homer" engraved on it...

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mqqn
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That's just so she knows who gave it to her!
 
I’ve tried buying my wife knives and it’s never went over well...she likes the 110 in her purse and won’t carry anything else.
 
I've given knives to male friends, and male coworkers I thought were cool when I knew they liked and needed knives but didn't know the difference between quality and junk, or were using a piece of junk knife that was clearly dangerous.

I've purchased Victorinox Classics or Leatherman PS4's for female friends that I knew were not into knives, but who I knew were not afraid of knives (they would ask or comment about the ones I openly carried). Often their reactions to the SAK's were along the lines of "Oh, it's so cute". On a few occasions one of them would tell me that they were out doing something, needed to cut something unexpectedly, and that their initial reaction was "Darn, I don't have anything to cut with", and then they remembered the knife I gave them, which was buried in their purse. I remember one saying "Oh my god, I never thought I would use it. I just stuck it in my purse and forgot about it. But I really needed it. Now I'll think of you every time I cut something with it". Those occasions always put a smile on my face :).

I have also advised female friends on certain items they should carry in their vehicle in case of emergencies. Like among other things, a knife to cut a seat belt. On a few occasions, when they acknowledged the value and need for a knife for such emergencies, but had no knowledge of knives, I gave them one.

I'm very careful about who I give knives to. I don't want to give a knife to someone who is afraid of knives. And I never try to push my interests on other people, just as I wouldn't like them trying to push their interests on me.
 
Just some feedback. Ok, so some of you guys on here made me really nervous with negative feedback or maybe just honest feedback from your own experiences. In addition to the knife I bought her sterling silver charms for her charm bracelet she wears everyday, so I knew I could not go wrong by adding the charms.

She loved both! In all honesty she opened the package and immediately went for the spyderco box and said ecstatically "you bought me a knife!". She opened the box and admired the pink squeak and said "I just want to find stuff to cut, what can I cut?". After she admired the knife she opened the package with the charms.

The way I see it, it's not a selfish gift because I am addicted to knives, but rather a gift she will always remember me buy, if she uses it or not. The personalized engraving obviously also gives it a personal touch.

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FrannaM said:
Just some feedback. Ok, so some of you guys on here made me really nervous with negative feedback or maybe just honest feedback from your own experiences. In addition to the knife I bought her sterling silver charms for her charm bracelet she wears everyday, so I knew I could not go wrong by adding the charms.

She loved both! In all honesty she opened the package and immediately went for the spyderco box and said ecstatically "you bought me a knife!". She opened the box and admired the pink squeak and said "I just want to find stuff to cut, what can I cut?". After she admired the knife she opened the package with the charms.

The way I see it, it's not a selfish gift because I am addicted to knives, but rather a gift she will always remember me buy, if she uses it or not. The personalized engraving obviously also gives it a personal touch.

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Killer man. Good job.

Be careful tho. I bought my wife a Benchmade Sequel a long while ago for a gift. Now she has a Lone Wolf, 12” Bushman and a CRK Mnandi and then asked for a CPK HDFK....oh man, what was I thinking?? Haha.

PS...Yes, she did get the CPK HDFK in antique micarta scales. She gots style. :cool:
 
I tried that with a friend. They said why did I get them a knife lol..now they forget they even have it.

But I imagine one day..it may come in use who knows.

In the end..I think if you are going to do that..give it with something else
 
I recently bought my gf a Lionsteel M5. (Allright, Allright, it was half off so I bought one for myself, too.). But that was only after we'd already spent a date impromptu woodcarving and she'd really enjoyed it. Also, it was a very random surprise, not tied to an anniversary or something.

She loved it and she usually brings it along when we meet, in case we end up messing around in the woods again. That said, I don't think I'm gonna make this a habit. To her it's gonna be a tool, a means to enjoy an activity (together). I might gift her a good folder somewhere down the road, but once her knife needs are met, I don't think more knives will make her happy.
 
FrannaM said:
Just some feedback. Ok, so some of you guys on here made me really nervous with negative feedback or maybe just honest feedback from your own experiences. In addition to the knife I bought her sterling silver charms for her charm bracelet she wears everyday, so I knew I could not go wrong by adding the charms.

She loved both! In all honesty she opened the package and immediately went for the spyderco box and said ecstatically "you bought me a knife!". She opened the box and admired the pink squeak and said "I just want to find stuff to cut, what can I cut?". After she admired the knife she opened the package with the charms.

The way I see it, it's not a selfish gift because I am addicted to knives, but rather a gift she will always remember me buy, if she uses it or not. The personalized engraving obviously also gives it a personal touch.

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Very glad to hear it worked out for you!
 
Lodd said:
I recently bought my gf a Lionsteel M5. (Allright, Allright, it was half off so I bought one for myself, too.). But that was only after we'd already spent a date impromptu woodcarving and she'd really enjoyed it. Also, it was a very random surprise, not tied to an anniversary or something.

She loved it and she usually brings it along when we meet, in case we end up messing around in the woods again. That said, I don't think I'm gonna make this a habit. To her it's gonna be a tool, a means to enjoy an activity (together). I might gift her a good folder somewhere down the road, but once her knife needs are met, I don't think more knives will make her happy.
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How about a Case Seahorse?
 
Hanne762 said:
You did fine. It's not like it was a machete, it's got that "cuteness factor" women love. What did she get you?
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She took me on a surprise night out with decent sushi and a fancy whiskey tasting. I always tell her not to buy me anything as I don't need any more knives (for now :D, and when I do buy knives there goes a lot of research into my purchases) or anything else. We don't usually buy gifts for each other and rather spend the money on a nice getaway.
 
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