Graduation Gift

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My wife and I have been invited to a graduation party for a friend's daughter, so of course we should bring a gift. My tradition has been to give knives to new graduates, although some of the parents were a bit concerned with my choice. I intend to give her an SAK with reckless disregard for her parent's reservations. Don't try to talk me out of it.
 
The new swisscard "spring spirit" would be good I'd think.

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If that is too discreet for her, well...

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Howdy

So my Cousin just graduated from college yesterday and I used this thread as an inpiration to get het a Victorinox@work and she loved it

cheers
Matt
 
I have had several women notice my SAK SD Classic and comment on the fact they also carry a SAK. Of course none of then pulled out a Large Espada, but still. Baby steps...
 
Is she thinking about heading off to college? If so, it's really hard to beat a SAK Tinker or Climber as a dorm tool. Now I understand the zero tolerance knife rules and whatnot. And I know that it's been a bit since I was in school. However, I have yet to see an RA have an issue with a friendly red scaled 4 or more layer thick SAK in the room.

A good set of tools that will open food packages, trim a stray thread, tighten a loose dorm desk screw, etc would be a welcome tool to keep around the room. It would be quite handy and wouldn't cost a lot of money should it grow legs and walk off.

I know I used a Gerber multitool or Swiss Champion on a nearly daily basis when i was in college.

I would skip the condescending "pink" stuff unless she just really digs the color. Red or black scales are always in vogue;)

Good luck!
 
SAK's are very useful tools and should make a great gift IMO
If you want to go a little different maybe something vintage. There is a decent amount available unused.
 
Leatherman is the best knife present for a young girl fresh out of high school.
 
Reitwagen said:
I intend to give her an SAK with reckless disregard for her parent's reservations. Don't try to talk me out of it.
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OK, I won't. :rolleyes: However, unless you are being a bit factitious, I think you are out of line. :thumbsdown: If you are (being factitious), and you know her favorite colors, there will be a plethora of choices. :thumbsup:
 
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Any Victorinox is a great choice.
I got a Buck 110 when I graduated, but a Victorinox recruit would have been an excellent gift.
 
You could accompany that "stabby" knife with a small can of pepper spray. It should offset the knifes' "stabbyness".
 
A Victorinox Compact, all the stuff you might need in a pinch in college. Pen, knife, bottle opener, can opener, cork screw and a few other goodies.
 
LOL at OP, and yes a cadet would be a great option. something small enough for her to actually put on her keychain or throw in her bag and "forget" about until she finds herself in a situation in which she needs it, then it'll be there for her...just my .02c!
 
Bob6794 said:
A Victorinox Compact, all the stuff you might need in a pinch in college. Pen, knife, bottle opener, can opener, cork screw and a few other goodies.
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Capital idea! My wife likes this option better than the climber which was my first choice. It would be a good choice for someone who isn't used to carrying a pocket knife.
 
Steely_Gunz said:
Is she thinking about heading off to college? If so, it's really hard to beat a SAK Tinker or Climber as a dorm tool. Now I understand the zero tolerance knife rules and whatnot. And I know that it's been a bit since I was in school. However, I have yet to see an RA have an issue with a friendly red scaled 4 or more layer thick SAK in the room.

A good set of tools that will open food packages, trim a stray thread, tighten a loose dorm desk screw, etc would be a welcome tool to keep around the room. It would be quite handy and wouldn't cost a lot of money should it grow legs and walk off.

I know I used a Gerber multitool or Swiss Champion on a nearly daily basis when i was in college.

I would skip the condescending "pink" stuff unless she just really digs the color. Red or black scales are always in vogue;)

Good luck!
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Same, it was my Wenger nomad SAK. I only lived in dorms freshman year, and that was 1997. Things are different now.

I really like the super tinker as I will never use a corkscrew. The Philips head is far more useful.
 
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