| Knives of all types make a wonderful gift idea. | | | | Hunting and fishing knives could be your selection if the |
| Whether you need to give a wedding shower, birthday, | | | | recipient is an outdoors enthusiast. Filet knives, sharp |
| Christmas, anniversary or other gift, a good knife will | | | | skinning knives, handy knives for rigging tackle and |
| cause you to be remembered every time the gift is | | | | large pocket knives make wonderful gifts for this type |
| used. And, knives are gifts that will be used often. | | | | of person. |
| Wedding showers are great times to give knives as | | | | There is a folk lore superstition regarding the giving of |
| gifts. Every couple starting a new life together needs | | | | a knife as a gift. If the knife is given to a friend, money |
| quality kitchen accessories to have fun cooking | | | | must be exchanged as well. It is considered very bad |
| together. Whether you choose a knife block filled with | | | | luck to give someone a knife without exchanging |
| various size knives, a set of steak knives, a ceramic | | | | money or the friendship will be cut by the knife. |
| chef's knife or a small but very sharp paring knife, the | | | | Because of this superstition, it is common that the gift |
| gift will enjoy a great deal of use through the years. | | | | of a knife will be given along with a penny, nickel or |
| For birthday, Christmas or a special occasion where | | | | dime in the box with the knife so that the recipient can |
| you wish to give a person something special, consider | | | | give back the coin, thereby saving the friendship from |
| a top quality pocket knife for a gift idea. Both ladies | | | | being severed by the giving of the sharp blade. The |
| and gentlemen can enjoy a pocket knife; they come in | | | | exact background of this superstition is unclear yet, |
| very handy at the most unusual times. Whether a | | | | even today most people will include a coin with the gift |
| package needs to be opened or a steak cut, a quality | | | | of a knife and request the coin be given back. The |
| pocket knife with a sharp edge will do the job. Pocket | | | | apparent view is that it is far better to be safe than |
| knives can be found in sizes from quite large to very, | | | | sorry. |
| very small. | | | | When choosing a knife for a gift that will be used |
| Martial arts fans or people with Oriental décor | | | | frequently, select a tempered steel blade and a |
| will enjoy a large decorative knife in an Oriental design. | | | | well-crafted handle that is secured firmly to the knife |
| These knives often have a stand on which they can | | | | shank. This will insure a long lasting gift idea that will be |
| be displayed. Samurai swords are another type of | | | | enjoyed for many, many years. |
| knife that makes a great gift idea. | | | | |