Comments on: Art of Manliness Holiday Gift Guide 2010

By: Renee Robinette

Renee Robinette — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:26:41 +0000

My father loves Swiss knives of different styles and makes. He finds it to be very useful and even brings it with him almost everytime he goes out. Think I’ll give him something new this time. A timex watch maybe or a keepsake box.

By: Phoebe O.

Phoebe O. — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:52:27 +0000

Usually men are so difficult to find gifts for especially when we want to go beyond the common shirts and other simple stuffs. Our pick actually will still depend on the hobby or interest of our recipient. I am giving a gift to a friend who loves camping so the army knife would be a great idea.

By: Marc

Marc — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:47:01 +0000

Brett + Kate
Love the list, (MT autobio has been requested) but you need to make one edit ASAP.
Please point people to a quality kettlebell. The J-fits Amazon sells are the very lowest quality. Anything else would be better. In addition, they aren’t that much cheaper than quality bells available elsewhere. For a moderately priced, but still solid quality bell point folks to the MuscleDriver Grey series, while very top quality (and top dollar) bells are made by DragonDoor and Lifeline USA. The J-fit handles are simply terrible.
I enjoy the site greatly,
Marc

By: James Sawatsky

James Sawatsky — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:56:43 +0000

I just received a Kobo e-reader today. LOVE it. I still have to put it back in its box and wrap it for under the tree, but dammit it’s cool.

By: Trent

Trent — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:52:10 +0000

I have a kindle myself and I will tell you there is no loss of experience between reading it and a real book. Amazon designed it so you can loose yourself in it just like a real book. It is a great gift and now that they have dropped the price so much it is an even better one.

By: Vangel

Vangel — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:27:58 +0000

You missed a book that should be on the list. Ian Tyson released his autobiography, The Long Trail: My Life in the West, and it has turned out to be a fabulous book. I picked it up at my local bookstore, sat down at the coffee shop and kept reading until I was done. I bought four copies as gifts.

By: Petra Pope

Petra Pope — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:36:31 +0000

Great list!! But why pay $64 at Amazon for the British Army Knife when you can find the same Three Bladed BA Knife with Marlinspike at Garrett Wade for $34. And considering GWs 100% money back guarantee, it’s a stress free purchase. Check it out at http://www.garrettwade.com/british-army-navy-knives/p/58B01.01/

By: BenR

BenR — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 04:36:28 +0000

I can attest to the quality of Timex Expedition watches. I bought mine from Target a few years ago for around $30. I’ve gotten lots of compliments on it (brown leather strap, silver frame, dark gray face) and it doesn’t show a single scratch after years of continuous wear. I haven’t even had to replace the battery yet.

It may not exactly be heirloom quality as far as watches go, but it’s good-looking, functional, and affordable.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:16:00 +0000

I’ve broken three or four Timex “Military” watches while in the military. Whatever their reputation might have been, they won’t take a licking any more. From the movement stopping when they get knocked around to the bezel falling off, they haven’t held up. I’ve probably spent enough on $35 Timexes to buy the J Crew Timex.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 02:56:50 +0000

The Pendleton blanket is an heirloom gift that is worth every penny. Just got a Nook for my birthday, and I recommend an E-reader for anyone who has been buying a new bookshelf every year. Debating whether I will have room for the hard copy of the new volume of Mark Twain or putting it on the Nook. Hope my wife takes note of the kettlebells.