So, I'm gettin married (bummer I know)

Play it safe, treat them right, and get them what could become a family heirloom. Check out the Northwoods line at KSF - there are plenty of models that would fit the bill. Here's an example:






That's a gift to remember! But if those are over budget, then go with engraved SAK ALOX Cadets:

 
Talking about Kershaw Leeks,
Santa Fe Stoneworks makes some beautiful jewelry version of this knife.

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KnifeCenter has some in stock,
and you can find them in Santa Fe Stoneworks' own website too.

But they take a few months to make if they're not in stock,
better check with KC or Santa Fe before you make an order,
in case you can't get hold of them before the wedding.
 
How about an Opinel in SS or carbon. They even have an engraving service on their site and have models that fit all laws in the US.....and would cost under $20 each.....
 
I must say your a awesome dude getting the boyz knives as a gift. I'd suggest sak. I have some from my father 30 years old. These knives just hang around. Regardless of use or not, and last a lifetime.
 
I gave my groomsmen an engraved CRKT Drifter. I think with the engraving it was about $50/person.
 
OK, I'd say modern first, but that's just my preference. I like something that locks and is flickable. Though spydercos has some I'd consider, I find people who aren't "knife people" really don't appreciate them. I'd go Kershaw or crkt. Now, I don't know what you wanna spend, but the nirk tighe crkt has some great novelty and gift value IMO. Kershaw has some good options, but they don't look as cool, which is often more important than function to a non knife enthusiast. That's why I think some crkts would be right up their alley. Some very new agey stuff. Its so hard buyingnknives for others when you are a knife nut cuz you know what YOU like, but can't fathom buying a lesser quality knife because a less knowledgeable person prefers it, but they won't know or appreciate a great steel more than likely anyways. OK I'm starting to ramble...done.
 
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Tripton said:
I got all of my groomsmen Case medium stockman knives, in black G10 and stainless. Combines classic traditional design, with ruggedness of newish materials, and stainless so that the guys wouldn't have to worry about upkeep. They were a big hit.

I had the main blade laser engraved with the first initial, last name of each person.

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I didn't have groomsmen but I agree with this. A small to medium traditional knife by Case would be the way to go.
 
Any alox sak, engraved or not, hard to beat.

Boker Plus Howser Memory slip joint - nice combination of traditional made with modern materials. Great design.
 
I too am getting married and typed Groomsman into the search box and this thread came up. Too perfect thanks K.O.D. for starting this.
 
The bigger Alox SAK are timeless and provide extra features. Rather than initials, you could add the date of the wedding. If you could get a Spydercon Delica or something, cool, but I think the SAK will serve you fine. Grab them all the same colour though :)
 
Another vote for SAK Alox. The Cadet 2 would be nice. So would anything based upon the Pioneer series. I am fond of the Victorinox Soldier and Wengar's Standard Issue models. Both are nothing more than the Pioneer in military dress.
 
Congrats! 4 years here.

Just some out of the box ideas to consider even if in addition to...

I own many of these and though the cadet is very nice I keep finding this one of my most useful gadget/knives. The Leatherman Style CS. That carabiner is a perfect bottle opener. You could get this AND another item or 2...at $17 on Amazon.

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Then there's the Leatherman Micra in all stainless:
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I gave my groomsmen all Fenix LD20's (LED torches) in the $50 range. I know they all still are using them to this day. Don't go to one of those monogram stores...all China crap.

Im just thinking school and Chicago friendly. ...as the SAK would be.

Or get them each the best Spyderco You can afford and the Best Man a Sharpmaker to top it off. I personally would get each person the SAME thing and an extra for the Best Man. You don't want him showing off his better knife to the other guys even if he's your brother. ...only my opinion.

My recommended budget...$50.00. But this could vary a lot especially in light of the costs they incurred to be at your wedding, your financial situation, etc. For example the Benchmade Mini Griptilian is a great knife (I've owned) but it's budget busting at about $90 and looks like a knife. The mini is small but it's not as "authority" or HR friendly. Neither is any Spyderco. (I prefer G10 scales over the plastic looking Griptilian nylon/glass/Valox..whatever they are scales).

My brother currently carries a mini Grip I bought him (after telling me his needs in a knife) so I'm not digging on it. It feels awesome in the hand and if you have any lefties the axis lock is friendly though most of us are nearly ambidextrous I've found. It doesn't have my favorite steel 154 CM but that's easy to sharpen for novices. But also easy to dull in comparison to other steels. You aren't getting into any of that detail though with this sort of post!!! LOL

I was only writing it as you are looking to get non knife guys into a nice knife potentially. It's a Pandora's box.

Get each guy a $50 quality steel knife and a $50 Spyderco Sharpmaker sharpening system and now you've really created the most amazing Groomsmens' gift of all time.

Good luck. I'm not as expert (if at all) as some here but I do freehand sharpen to hair whittling. The Sharpmaker is a great starter system and remains useful well into advanced knife hobby. I think most (not all) here would agree. It and a Lansky were my first real sharpening tools.
 
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I was thinking maybe the hinderer Designed Cryo or Cryo 2 looks cool in the black wash, just wish it was made in the USA
 
Well, any of the Alox Victorinoxes would work, especially with an engraving, but that's already been said. Something else to consider is an Opinel. Firstly, they're cheap in price but not in quality, like under $20 each, but that's only because they have, like, 5 parts, not because they're poorly made. They have a rich history, can be engraved for about 5 extra bucks, they have a timeless look, stainless steal for easy maintenance, and they have a ton of size and handle options. The most popular is the Opinel No 8, but if that's too big, they have 6 other smalled options (they discontinued the number one).
 
Congrats, 11 years married myself. I have enjoyed the hell out of 95% of it :) . Just throwing these into the mix:

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I do discounts for wedding parties as well!
 
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