What kind of unique and great Valentine’s day gift can you give him that will be kept for years and will make him smile not only when you give it to him, but every time he sees it years later? Hint: It is not a tie and it is not socks!
When Valentine’s Day creeps up on you, it can be hard to think of what to get that special guy in your life. Whether that be your husband, boyfriend, or even your best friend! Our favorite go-to gift ideas are ones that have been personalized for him. Not just his interests, but specifically for him as a person, with permanent customized laser engravings!
Here we’ll be reviewing some of our favorite personalized laser engraved Valentine’s Day gift ideas just for him!
Do I go big or go small?
The size of the gift is not as important as the thought you put into it.
For instance, a laser engraved flask, customized knife, or personalized water bottle would be more appreciated by most boyfriends and used and talked about more than an overpriced knick-knack that will end up in a junk drawer.
Give a lasting gift, regardless of size. Personalize it to give it more meaning, your boyfriend will love personalized Valentine’s day gifts for him.
Do you go generic, or personalized?
Personalized Valentine’s Day gifts with your boyfriend’s name, monogram, initials, an important date, or a manly quote is a sure-fire way to create a winning gift, no matter the cost.
This is a tough question, one that will require you to consider the length and status of your relationship, your boyfriend’s self-esteem, confidence, and perhaps consider how hard a time he is having buying you a gift.
It is possible to outdo your boyfriend’s gift giving and have negative consequences, so have a quick discussion before you both start shopping for Valentine’s day gifts.
- Establish a few ground rules, like a rough budget per person, what expectations are for gifts. Use this opportunity to be open, honest and talk about what your concerns are. The best kind of Valentine’s Day gift for a guy is something useful – something he’ll keep in his pocket for years and use often.
- What is the best way to ensure guys never forget the emotion behind the Valentine’s Day gift? Personalize it with their name or initials! And maybe a meaningful date. But keep it simple.
- Another tip: even though you are giving your gift at or around Valentine’s day doesn’t mean it has to say “love” on it, be covered in pink hearts or be red. Most guys would prefer it not be pink and covered in hearts, in truth.
When they see it, they’ll remember the meaning behind it. Not even the toughest guys will forget the emotion and caring behind a gift.
What to Get a Guy for Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
- Personalized Tools for the Outdoor Enthusiast
- Custom Laser Engraved Knives
- Multi-tools: Versatility in Your Hand
- Flashlights: Illuminate Your Love Story
- Buckle Up in Style: Belt Buckles
- Poppin’ Tops with Personalized Bottle Openers
- BBQ Gifts: Sizzle with Personalized Flair
- Personalized Drinkware For Every Occasion
- Travel Mugs: Commute in Personalized Comfort
- Engraved Glassware: Raise a Toast with Elegance
- Personalized Photo Frames: Cherish Memories Anew
- Engraved Wall Art & Personalized Plaques
- Personalized Desk Decor & Pens
- Notebooks: Write in Style and Elegance
Personalized Tools for the Outdoor Enthusiast
Custom Laser Engraved Knives
Many men love the outdoors, from working in the garden or around the home, to other activities such as hunting, fishing, and camping. Getting him geared up for his favorite activities is one of the best Valentine’s day gifts a man can get!
Personalized Laser engraved pocket knives and tactical knives make for fantastic gift ideas for all men. The outdoor enthusiast will love having a handy knife at his side in case of emergencies, and with our selection of tactical knives, you know he will not only be safe should he get into any type of trouble, but he’ll be able to help others along the way as well. Better yet, grab a perfectly matched gift set to match his interests for a fantastic Valentine’s day surprise for him!
Pocket Knives
Pocket knives – the most popular gift for guys any time of the year, and also on Valentine’s Day, for a reason. We guys love getting new knives. It doesn’t seem to matter how many we already have, we love getting another slightly different variation.
Rescue knife style, wood-handled, tactical… so many options. See more Valentine pocket knife gifts.
What to engrave? Consider your combined initials (J+A) or his last name. He’ll never forget who gave it to him, so make the gift about him – put the guy’s name on his knife.
Trust us, we are way more likely to show off a knife to other guys if it has our name on it.
Put a special message on the blade if you have something romantic you want to engrave, and his name or initials on the handle.
Hunting Knife
Is he a hunter? Get your Valentine something he’ll be sure to use on the hunt and every day. A hunting knife is a practical gift, but is sure to inspire an excited reaction upon opening.
Make it even more special by adding his name or a short quote engraved on the blade. He will remember that gift for a long time because the knife will be around for a long time! See more personalized knife ideas.
Multi-tools: Versatility in Your Hand
From broken toys to leaky faucets, some guys can fix anything. That handiness is equal parts elbow grease and the right tools. We can’t forget about customized multitools for Valentine’s Day! Vastly underrated, multitools are a must-have for anyone and everyone. Whether at home or in the office, he is guaranteed to find a use for his new multitool before too long. They are just too handy not to have!
Leatherman Multitools
The Leatherman Wave is the ultimate all-in-one with 17 different tools, including pliers, wire cutters, screwdrivers, files, knives and scissors.
Inscribe it with his name, a special date, or a sweet message like, “Love you forever.”
Lighter weight option are the compact personalized Leatherman Tools– the tools he needs, less weight
Credit Card Holder Wallet
A credit card holder wallet multi tool can be a fantastic addition to anyone’s essentials. Personalize it for a special touch. You’ll find a great selection of credit card bottle openers that anyone would appreciate.
A handy multi-tool is the perfect guy gift – and some are small enough to clip inside their pocket. They’ll always be prepared and ready to help a damsel in distress with a Leatherman tool at their side. Find the right guy multi-tool here.
What to engrave? Initials on the blade, a date on the handle. Full name on the handle. Or something fun like “Thanks for helping me build my life”.
Flashlights: Illuminate Your Love Story
Shine a light on your relationship with a super bright, customized flashlight! A quality flashlight will be kept for years, if not decades, and used often. Pick the right light for any guy here.
What to engrave? Your combined names or initials, a special message, or key dates. Lots of fun puns available, “you light up my life,” “you light me up,” etc.
Buckle Up in Style: Belt Buckles
Many outdoor enthusiasts enjoy wearing belt buckles that reflect their interests, such as hunting, fishing, or camping. This is a way for them to show their passion for the outdoors and to connect with other outdoor enthusiasts.
Customized belt buckles are fun and lasting gifts, always kept in the same spot, used for years.
Find the right custom belt buckle for him here.
Poppin’ Tops with Personalized Bottle Openers
Bottle openers are a popular gift for outdoor enthusiasts because they are a practical and useful item that can be used to enjoy a cold one after a long day of hiking, camping, or fishing. Bottle openers, especially when personalized with his initials, are a fun and useful gift. Personalized bottle openers are a fun and useful gift that is sure to be appreciated.
BBQ Gifts: Sizzle with Personalized Flair
BBQ is a popular activity for outdoor enthusiasts. Many outdoor enthusiasts enjoy spending time outdoors, and grilling is a great way to do that. It allows them to cook their favorite foods while enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.
Whether a custom engraved BBQ set, or a fun spatula, we’ve got your grill master gifts covered!
Personalized Drinkware For Every Occasion
Who doesn’t like when their drink comes out perfectly? We all know the first step to the perfect drink, is the perfect drinkware. Whether he loves a good cup of coffee, the perfect beer, or thoroughly enjoys an aged wine, we have a variety of personalized drinkware options that are the perfect addition to his Valentine’s Day surprise.
When you’re dealing with a man who has just about everything – including all the glasses, mugs and tumblers he may need – then you know it’s time for him to change out some of his old drinkware and replace the normal with unique. His new favorite go-to glass or mug will be one that has been personalized by you as it will consistently remind him of how much thought you have put into his gift!
Travel Mugs: Commute in Personalized Comfort
Maybe your husband or boyfriend is never without a cup of coffee. At home, it can be ceramic, but at work, it helps to have one in rough-and-tumble stainless steel. Get him a travel mug to make the journey with him to work. The Thermos Stainless King 16oz Travel Mug will keep his coffee hot and his hands cool and will look great doing it.
For engraving, you can request artwork or inscribe a personalized message that will surely warm his heart just like his coffee.
Engraved Glassware: Raise a Toast with Elegance
Give his favorite craft brew, wine or whiskey an upgrade with engraved glassware.
The 15 oz. Personalized Glass Beer Mug is ideal for storing in the freezer for a frosty drink. And with your personalized engraving, he’ll think of you every time he takes a sip.
What to engrave? His Doe, Her Buck, Mr/Mrs design, initials, names, dates or inspiring manly quotes. See our personalized Valentine’s day mug designs.
Personalized travel tumblers, mugs, or thermos bottles are a great way to travel with him when you are not there. A custom thermos is one he will cherish for years to come. Choose from fun designs or engrave your own message. Get him hydrated here.
The best thing about gifting drinkware for Valentine’s day is that you can focus on one or all of his interests, hobbies, and lifestyle. Does he workout and need protein shakes each day? Consider grabbing him a custom blender bottle! Perhaps he is a social butterfly and attends a lot of events and gatherings, a customized flask is a great gift for him to bring along his high-quality liquor to sip on. The possibilities for the perfect Valentine’s day drinkware are endless.
Personalized Photo Frames: Cherish Memories Anew
You’ve had some great times together. What better way to remember them than with a custom heart photo frame? Perfect for his office or desk, his home-away-from-home.
Choose the photo that best represents your relationship and give it to him in a fun frame.
Consider adding in all photos of your favorite memories together including wedding photos, vacation photos, perhaps some photos of your children and more! A gift that reminds him of home while at the office is a thoughtful Valentine’s day gift for him!
Engraved Wall Art & Personalized Plaques
When it comes to wall art for him you can’t go wrong with a wall plaque featuring an infamous quote. The below example is of Theodore Roosevelt’s Man in the Arena quote, telling us all to keep going and stay strong in the face of criticism.
While this is only an example, we have a lot more personalized plaques that are perfect for Valentine’s day. Choose one to engrave his favorite song lyrics, a poem, or simply a favorite design. The choices for this personalized Valentine’s day gift for him are truly only limited by the imagination.
Personalized Desk Decor & Pens
Last but certainly not least, we have some beautiful personalized desk decor along with executive quality personalized pens and pencils that are just perfect for Valentine’s day! A personalized gift from you doesn’t necessarily have to be fancy, but it certainly doesn’t hurt! Give him a gift that is sophisticated enough for work, but holds a sentimental value that is close to his heart.
Notebooks: Write in Style and Elegance
Journals, notebooks, and portfolios give a man a way to jot down his thoughts and work effectively. Start writing here.
What to engrave? See our fun designs, or create your own. Or keep it simple and professional, with the guy’s initials in the bottom right corner.
Our selection of notebooks offers a perfect blend of style and functionality to suit your personal and professional needs.
Whether it be a digital picture frame, a nice pen, a desk name bar, electronics, for your husband or boyfriend, get your office dweller the perfect gift here. Be sure to check out all of our personalized Valentine’s day gifts for him.
Ready To Find The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift For Him?
We’ve covered a few ideas here, I hope we were able to spark some inspiration for your special Valentine’s day gift for him and that we have managed to ease some of the stress of shopping for a man who has everything! To help things along if you still need more gift ideas – check out our ultimate Valentine’s day gift guide for a wide range of thoughtful options!
From broken toys to leaky faucets, some guys can fix anything. That handiness is equal parts elbow grease and the right tools.
Forget scrounging though a messy toolbox; make sure he has exactly what he needs with a convenient multi-tool.
The Leatherman Wave is the ultimate all-in-one with 17 different tools, including pliers, wire cutters, screwdrivers, files, knives and scissors.
Inscribe it with his name, a special date, or a sweet message like, “Love you forever.”
Lighter weight optio are the compact personalized Leatherman Tools– the tools he needs, less weight.
