Want to buy an old friend a meaningful gift

[Yogimus]

I was thinking of getting him a revolver as a gift, but he is not too keen on firearms. (massachusetts resident) Maybe a custom military style knife in a nice case.

I am open for suggestions.

/Yes, its another help yogi with his shopping thread

[308Mike]

Okay, this is kinda' basic: WHAT DOES HE LIKE, and what might he desire which would REALLY surprise him?

Does he like blades and/or bladed weapons? Does he like to cook? If so, does he prefer to cook on the stove or the in the oven (or maybe the BBQ grill)? Is he a clothes hound? Is he an outdoors kinda' guy or a city fella'? Does he like to work out, or sit on the couch and watch TV?

We need a little more information to help.

[Yogimus]

He admires my military lifestyle and I want to give him something that is inclusive.

[arctictom]

Try http://www.hotrussianbrides.com/ sent right to your door, it could work. Or may be some nice optics? Spotting scope or nice binocs?

[308Mike]

He admires my military lifestyle and I want to give him something that is inclusive.

I edited my first post and added some stuff, so please take another look at my post above.

Does military lifestyle mean spartan lifestyle or one which is easy to pickup and move at a moment's notice? If possessions aren't his bag, then perhaps he prefers going to movies or other escapist activities?

[Yogimus]

He admires my military lifestyle and I want to give him something that is inclusive.

I edited my post and added some stuff, so please take another look at my post above.

Does military lifestyle mean spartan lifestyle or one which is easy to pickup and move at a moment's notice? If possessions aren't is bag, then perhaps he prefers going to movies or other escapist activities?

Well, the thing is... I don't want to get him something "he wants". I want something that represents me. This aint a birthday present. I also don't want to get him a "Token" thing like a challenge coin. (Those hold little meaning to civvies)

[308Mike]

Would some kind of blade do, something which he can use for years and each time he uses it and remember the knife's origin, remember you?

EDIT:

Any kind of knife you get for him will depend on how the knife is meant to be used. If he likes to cook, that knife will be a LOT different than if he just wants to kill things.

Specifics ARE important in your selection.

[Yogimus]

Would some kind of blade do, something which he can use for years and each time he uses it and remember the knife's origin, remember you?

EDIT:

Any kind of knife you get for him will depend on how the knife is meant to be used. If he likes to cook, that knife will be a LOT different than if he just wants to kill things.

Specifics ARE important in your selection.

Would most likely end up in a bottom of a box ^.^ being found every 2 years or so

[308Mike]

Would some kind of blade do, something which he can use for years and each time he uses it and remember the knife's origin, remember you?

EDIT:

Any kind of knife you get for him will depend on how the knife is meant to be used. If he likes to cook, that knife will be a LOT different than if he just wants to kill things.

Specifics ARE important in your selection.

Would most likely end up in a bottom of a box ^.^ being found every 2 years or so

Even if it was a KITCHEN knife (which could also be used for other scenarios), would it STILL wind up being in a box?

What does he like to do?

[Yogimus]

Oh, another thing would be one of the Air Force special edition watches from any one of the various manufacturers; with a security forces badge engraved on the back.

Ooo I like this idea