I'm the go-to knife guy amongst my peers... I buy them knives for gifts, sure... but They would probably have to come to me to ask which knife to get... It's funny how some people can know about sooo much that pertains to their work or other hobbies.. but when it comes to a simple tool like a knife, they drown in the options. My sister bought me a SAK in Switzerland in '99... that has been the only knife I've gotten as a gift.
As a matter of fact, I shudder to think of what kind of POS somebody would get me... When my ex and I were together, I used to tell her NOT to get me a knife as a gift since I am soooo particular with them. And I'm not shallow enough to spell it out, or circle a Benchmade in a Magazine to let her find. If there is any spirit in this "Hallmark Holiday," that certainly destroys it. The closest I ever got to a hint was... something Titanium.