Gift guides
Picks sorted by who you're shopping for. Each guide opens with a quick table of every pick, then a closer look at each one.
Cool Knives
Cool knives to give or keep: a credit card knife, a pizza axe, a butterfly trainer, a Japanese chef's knife, pocket classics and the sharpener for all of them.
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Star Wars Gifts
Star Wars gifts fans will actually use: LEGO sets for adults, lightsaber salt and pepper mills, a Darth Vader popcorn maker, a breathing Vader light and more.
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Gifts for Men
Gifts for men he'll use: a wire-free grill thermometer, a 776-piece wooden V8 kit, a flat four-beam flashlight, a tiny Atari 2600 and an empty box.
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Stocking Stuffers for Men
Stocking stuffers for men that fit in the sock: a credit card knife, a tilting keychain light, a battery-free stud finder, a tiny Atari and pig dice.
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Gifts for Campers
Gifts for campers who have the basics: a cast iron pie iron, a kettle that folds flat, a headlamp you wave at, a puffy cape blanket and better campfire games.
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Gifts for Coffee Lovers
Gifts for coffee lovers that fix real annoyances or just get a laugh: a smart kettle, a folding hand grinder, pocket espresso and a mug with a frog inside.
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Gifts for Teenage Boys
Gifts for teenage boys they'll use: a glow-in-the-dark door hoop, a smart speed cube, Spikeball, a star projector, build kits and party games for ages 13 to 17.
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Gifts for Engineers
Gifts for engineers who build, code and tinker: a Stirling engine that runs on coffee, a wooden V8 kit, a marble-powered computer and a floating light bulb.
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White Elephant Gifts Worth Stealing
White elephant gifts that get stolen: a Nessie ladle, pizza box socks, a pet rock, a desk trebuchet and more funny, clever and useful picks, mostly under $40.
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Gifts for Dad Who Wants Nothing
Gifts for a dad who wants nothing: better versions of things he uses daily, fixes for small annoyances, coffee and grill gear, plus two jokes about it.
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Gifts for Cat Lovers
Gifts for cat lovers and their cats: a crazy cat lady figure, a hidden-cat mug, a cat exercise wheel, a ramen bowl bed, a treat-tossing camera and more.
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Gifts for Gamers
Shopping for a gamer? Find gift ideas sorted by Nintendo fans, Minecraft kids, tabletop and D&D players, and PC keyboard enthusiasts, with the reason each one fits.
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Gifts for Movie Lovers and Film Buffs
Gift ideas for film buffs sorted by fan type: completionist posters and boxsets, cult classic wearables, and decor, from a Dude cardigan to a DeLorean.
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