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Time is fast approaching. I've waited a bit longer than I should have to do this.

I think this is my last task, though.

What do you guys say?

The groomsmen are a Coastie, paramedic, old-timer cop, and my recently laid-off professional roommate. Preacher man gets one, too. But he's probably the most colorful of all...only preacherman I've ever trusted...because he probably shouldn't be lol.

Best man is my 9yo.




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Speaking with ~25 years of hindsight, the only groomsmen gifts I still have/use, was a small lockable fire safe/lockbox.

I put our important papers in it and then the Sentry Fire safe/box goes into my larger safe. That way I figure the papers are doubly protected.
 
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Engraved streamlight flashlight. I carry it everyday.
Also got a really nice Boyt pistol case. I don't go to the range everyday but it goes everytime as well as when I travel overnight.


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A very nice gentleman folding knife from Benchmade or Spyderco would be nice. G10 scales and just a bit of heft would remind them of your friendship and trust.


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A Case knife. I am partial to Saddlehorns and Teardrops.

Saddlehorn




Teardrop



Either are not too large and are not too large for pocket.


At the moment my EDC is a Caplifter



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My engraved tie rack. Probably from Kirklands. A gift from my now passed brother in law.

It doesn't have to be too spectacular if sentiment is real.


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Ive been in a lot of weddings. The only gift i still have is cufflinks but dont wear em anymore. I got my guys cigar humidors, cutters, and lighters. I see them on display at thier house still 7 years later.



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Most cherished is a small ivory handle Buck knife with my name engraved on it, it's 20 years old now...

The WORST gift was getting matched up with a bridesmaid who hated & despised all men. That happened 10 years go but the nightmares haven't completely gone away yet...

Between the two, I would take no gift to avoid having to deal with the bridesmaid from Hell Eek
 
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2 gifts I have received over the years that stand out are a leather-man (engraved) and a nice case pocket knife. They've both been very useful and I still think about my friends when I use them.
 
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I was a smoker at the time (1967), and my "best man" gift was a cigarette case, crafted in sterling silver. It also had my initials engraved on the cover.
 
 
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Gifts I've received:
-Fancy leather dice cup with engraved bottom and a set of RPG dice - from my best friend of almost 30 years.
-A knock off Rolex- great sentimental value as my buddy brought it back from Kuwait in the early days of the Iraq war.

Gifts I've given:
-engraved pocket watch
-engraved Swiss Army Knife
-Benchmade barrages with lasermarked blades

If you can match an item to something important from your shared pasts, I think that means a lot more than just something nice. At least it does to me. I'll never get rid of that fake Rolex.



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I gave $5 gold pieces from the year of marriage. Best I received, don't remember.


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An engraved knife.




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The only one I still have, as I use it all the time, is the leatherman Micra attached to my keys.
 
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I gave all my groomsmen a RC Cobra helicopter with firing electronic spring-loaded missles. We had a blast with those damn things...



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I know i probably shouldn't read this much less reply, but i can't help myself.

For the coastie a personalized coffe mug with a funny saying like 'chongosuerte and holy matrimony take 2' and the date would work

The medic, something funny but personalized along the lines of the coffee mug would probably work too

Old timer cop a personalized flap jack maby?

And the roommate needs a gigantic trophy 'best roommate award' for putting up with your craziness.

And of course every personalized gift needs the words 'steve was not here.' Somewhere on it, maby hidden almost...
 
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When I was married twenty years ago, Fossil watches were big at the time. I gave all my guys each a Fossil blue watch with metal band. I'm still pleased with that choice I made.

Maybe Mr. Truong can help with an idea and a batch deal for all your guys similarly. Oh, and don't forget one for yourself, and if it comes in a female version, one for the new Mrs ( I did for my wife and for me as well).

And congratulations to you and your beloved, wishing you many happy years together.


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The one that I use often is a flask. The one that I've never used is a tie pin with my initials.
 
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I gave mine an engraved flask. I got an engraved knife last time.





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