The Best Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas, From a Canvas Clad Toiletry Kit to a Vintage Leather Boxing

Your father has enough grill tools and novelty aprons. Get him something unexpected, instead!

Jun 1, 2023 - 20:51

The Best Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas, From a Canvas Clad Toiletry Kit to a Vintage Leather Boxing

Your father has enough grill tools and novelty aprons. Get him something unexpected, instead!

Some of us are tasked with shopping for the tight-lipped parent who wouldn’t dare come out and ask for a Father’s Day present. Meanwhile other gift-seekers nervously scour all the available offerings for dads who start dropping major hints months in advance. Shopping parameters (read: pressures) aside, we’ve curated a list of unique Father’s Day gift ideas for all types: the grillers, the loungers, the campers, the smokers, the ones who misplace their keys and refuse to buy new cutlery, and everyone in between.

Animal Key Ring

This keyring translates simple line drawings of animals into a trusty keeper of your keys. Turn its eye-like screw lock to open and close it. Tote your favorite creature with you wherever you go and your keys will follow. Includes a split metal keyring.

Choose from three Karl Zahn-designed silhouettes: a bird, croc, or snake.

Schmidt Brothers Cutlery Jet Black 12-Piece Knife Set

Finished in modern matte black, this display-worthy set of knives brings edgy style to your kitchen counter. Forged stainless steel holds an ultra-sharp edge, and the well-balanced and carefully weighted knives offer comfortable, ergonomic handles. A fabulous graduation, housewarming or wedding gift, our exclusive 12-piece set includes an 8-inch chef knife, 8.5-inch bread knife, 7-inch santoku knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 4-inch paring knife and six 5-inch steak knives in a white oak and stainless steel block that shows off the blades behind panels of clear acrylic.

Elevate dad’s cutlery collection and countertop style with this modern matte black finish paired with an acrylic, white oak, and stainless steel block.

Dusen Dusen Passion Fruit Stripe Cotton Terry Robe

Dusen Dusen's signature super-soft terry composes this comfy robe, which is accented with precise stripes and a charming touch of contrast trim.

For maximizing comfort during lounge sessions and looking particularly peppy while doing so.

Loop Experience Earplugs

With up to 27 dB of noise reduction, there’s nothing that can stop your flow. And thanks to Loop Quiet’s soft-touch silicone design, you can manage your volume morning ‘til night in comfort and style.

These earplugs can be put to good use by dads who snagged front row seats to a concert or those who prefer to drown out the sound of the riding lawn mower or loudly chattering housemates. Each pair comes with 4 sets of silicone ear tips (sizes extra small through large) and a black keychain carry case.

Durango Dopp Kit

For the globetrotter on the move, our dopp kit is one that you can hold on to forever. Handmade in waxed canvas in an ethical factory in León, Mexico.

Stow toiletries and other grooming essentials in this ethically made, cotton-lined, waxed canvas kit with leather details.

Transparent Speaker

A tempered glass and aluminum speaker with a display-worthy design and pristine audio output.

Acrylic Frame

You can use not only photos and cards but also thick ones. It can also be used as a press for pressed flowers. Sandwich flowers and leaves between the paper, sandwich the front and rear of it in cardboard, set it in the main body, and fix it with screws.

Encourage dad to showcase family photos or mementos in this minimalist acrylic and brass frame.

The Tool Bag

Meet the better tool bag that combines the best of all worlds: visibility and easy-access to your tools with inside-and-out organization. With 9 useful pockets, a spacious inner cavity that fits more than a full set of tools, and a pass-through grommet for your power drill charger, this will be your favorite portable storage system.

Nine pockets and a slip-through grommet should make for a seamless box-to-bag transition for all dad’s tools.

YETI Rambler Ice Bucket

A hefty happy hour bucket built for wild get togethers. Ice Scoop not included. Rubber grip handle Non-slip rubber bottom Stackable

Fans of this tough-as-nails container claim it "keeps ice frozen for hours" and is practically unbreakable, so scoop up one for transporting and chilling a few bottles of wine, beer, or both.

The Palmer EDC Utility Box Cutter

The Palmer packs all the functionality of the classic utility knife in a refined design that sits comfortably in your hand and pocket. The patent-pending (our first!) mechanism enables tool-free blade changes and a buttery smooth action. Featuring anodized aluminum handles, a lanyard for easy deployment and six great colors, the Palmer bridges the gap between traditional everyday carry, lifestyle accessory and pure utilitarian object.

An elegant cutter with a slim profile and a design that allows for simple blade changes.

Paper Pot Press

Use this untreated beechwood tool to create biodegradable planters for an eco-friendly gardening experience.

Therabody Theracup Smart Cupping Therapy

TheraCup combines traditional cupping with our cutting-edge ThermaVibration Technology. We're bringing suction, heat, and vibration together to create an easy-to-use digitized cupping experience that optimizes localized relief and recovery. With built-in safety sensors and on-device controls, TheraCup safely brings professional-level therapy to the comfort of home.

Invite dad to partake in some post-workout, in-home trigger point therapy with Therabody’s portable cupping device, programmed to provide suction, heat, and vibration therapy.

Hem Molino Grinder

Think of the Molino Grinder as a functional sculpture for your tabletop. This super-sized, hand-painted utensil is efficient at granulating salt, pepper and spices, but its blown-up stripy form is a graphic monument for your dinner table, too. Molino is a characteristically exuberant design from Fabien Cappello whose work reflects the energy and vivacity of Mexico, where he lives and works. Each Molino grinder is made from turned solid beech wood and is individually hand-painted by skilled decorators, giving every object a unique character. Molino is finished in a high gloss lacquer.

This graphic grinder has all the makings of statement tableware: glossy, hand-painted stripes, an eye-catching color palette, and an easy-to-grip handle.

Made In Carbon Steel Griddle System

The Griddle System is a modular, transportable, and fully customizable toolkit for elevating live-fire cooking.Made in Sweden. Naturally Non Stick. Superior Heat Control Up to 1200F. 8.5" x 17.5" Cooking Surface Area .Solid Cooking Surface.

Don’t host a barbecue without this carbon steel griddle: it works on the stovetop and on the grill, plus it comes seasoned with vegetable oil.

Lucali & Joya Brooklyn Pizzeria Candles

We never thought we’d see the words "pizzeria" and "candle" right next to each other, but here we are and oh, are we pleased. These hand-poured lovelies came to be thanks to a collaboration with chef Mark Iacono—founder of Lucali, a Brooklyn institution in Carroll Gardens that’s famous for its thin-crust pies. There are four scents here, each one inspired by Mark’s legendary pizzeria. (It’s the garlic one for us.)

Grab a few of these hand-poured accessories for the foodie, candle-loving father who doesn’t mind a pizza-scented aroma floating around at all times.

Fancy Oil Bundle

Here are two oils that we recommend adding to your weekly rotation, both packed with phytonutrients and deep botanical flavor. These oils are cold pressed by a one-hundred-year-old pressery, using pneumatic pressure to extract the perfect flavor and mouthfeel. Black Sesame Oil is a lesser known counterpart to the more popular White Sesame Oil. It's richer and deeper in flavor and reddish black in color. It's used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is best used in richer, heartier dishes—most famously three cup chicken and sesame oil chicken soup. Camellia Seed Oil is Taiwan's Olive Oil, a light, bright, nearly neutral oil with a high smoke point and nutritional benefits similar to (and in some ways exceeding) olive oil. We love to pan fry our scallion pancakes in this or toss a few tablespoons into a weeknight noodle dish for an extra nutritional boost.

Drizzle spoonfuls of Black Sesame Oil or Camellia Seed Oil over your favorite dish, or use the flavorful condiments to pan fry meals to perfection.

Tree Fire Free Tabletop Campfire Kit

A campfire you can carry. Inside the steel tin, there’s a clever blend of peat moss and 100% natural soy wax. Take it outside, set it inside the metal fire pit, and light it up for a scentless, safe campfire that burns for up to 4 hours.

With a US-made kit with four-hour burn time on hand, you’ll at least remain cozy while dad tells classic campfire stories (for the millionth time).

India Hicks–Man Island Pickleball Paddle

Recess is honored to partner with beloved designer India Hicks on four limited-edition pickleball paddles."Pickle is my passion. And I’ve found my Pickle family here at Recess - who invited me to fuel the addiction and design four paddles for them. Always sharing a little of my British past and Bahamian present, 'Man Island' is a David Hicks geometric in chocolate and cream." - India HicksMan Island is a composite paddle with a durable fiberglass surface and a honeycomb polypropylene core. Includes an embroidered canvas case with leather detailing.Same design on both sides of the paddle.

Perfect your serve with this chocolate and cream-hue paddle complete with British and Bahamian-inspired motif.

Huckberry Balmuda Lantern

I'll be there for you. When the light around you begins to dim, look to this perfectly portable lantern from Balmuda. It’s got an LED inside that’s bright enough for kicking back with a good book, but dim enough to cue the calm atmosphere. (Turn the knob to take it anywhere from low candlelight to warm white light.) Plus, thanks to its clever design, it’ll never shine directly in your eye. It’s lightweight and water resistant, not to mention rechargeable. We’re bringing ours to the dinner table, the nightstand, the great outdoors, and, oh, about a zillion other places.

We prefer this water-resistant lantern in black, but it also comes in white. But if you’re crossed up between which color to choose, both models have LED bulbs, three light settings, and up to 50 hours of battery life.

Gift Coffee Subscription

Give the gift of discovery with a personalized digital coffee subscription. They’ll try coffees from the nation’s top roasters chosen just for them, delivered at a frequency of their choosing

A single subscription includes six bags of coffee, with the option to choose among 450+ coffees from 55 independent roasters.

Barebones Folding Shovel

Lightweight, collapsible, and just plain tough. Break up bulky weeds, dig trenches for irrigation, or cover up campfire coals with our newly updated Folding Shovel. Manganese steel 3-position head stays sharp and accurate through hard and soft soil and allows for multiple working positions.

Perfect for completing that landscaping project or building out a fire pit, this collapsible shovel features a Manganese steel blade, a beechwood handle, and a three-position collar that locks into place.

Ames Maraca Hammock

When you want to lay back and enjoy a good book or a siesta, the Maraca Hammock by Ames is the closest thing to being on vacation in your own home. Inspired by traditional Colombian hammocks, this colorful piece is the fruit of a remarkable collaboration with German designer Sebastian Herkner — and a feast for the eyes. The vibrant stripes and elegant weave are produced by women artisans in Colombia’s Bolívar region using time-honored techniques. Whether you hang it on your patio or in a cozy corner of your home, this hammock will bring joy to your space.

We envision the dad who receives this Ames Maraca hammock putting it to good use: curled up with a dog-eared novel and drink in hand on a breezy evening.

Deco Set of Shot Glasses

Set of 6 shot glasses designed by Forti E Di Loreto for Ichendorf Milano. Hand made and flame worked glasses. Unique set of 6 so each guest knows which glass is theirs. Dishwasher safe at low temperatures. 3" H x 2" DIA.

Forti E Di Loreto created this set of flame-worked, handmade glasses for Ichendorf Milano. We love that they’re each markedly different in appearance, which means choosing a new favorite to sip from with every use.

Smithey No 12. Flat Top Griddle

Smithey's No. 12 Flat top griddle is your new everyday essential. Not only will this become your daily use griddle, but it is also sized perfectly to fit on top of your No. 12 skillet highlighting its use as a custom fit lid. Featuring Smithey's signature polished cook surface, the No. 12 Flat Top is naturally non-stick and free of chemical coatings. Designed and made in the USA, each piece is Engineered to maintain even and consistent heat. This flat top will become your go to for everything from pancakes to pizzas. Use it well.

Quick fried egg or lightly toasted tortilla, anyone? Smithey’s non-stick griddle is lauded as a premium piece of cookware suitable for everyday use by 5-star reviewers who appreciate its even heat distribution, high quality, and smooth finish.

Oyster Camp Collar Shirt

100% Tencel. 1 Chest Pocket. Split Side Seams. Fabric From Turkey. Garment Made in Mauritius. Machine Wash Warm. Style Number SH802999.

Make sure your dad owns at least one cool casual shirt, namely this 100% tencel option with a single chest pocket from Todd Snyder.

Rains Fuse Cap

Fuse Cap is headwear that references Rains’ Fuse transitional wear concept. The design reinterprets the iconic 5-panel snapback, with visible taped seams, and an adjustable elastic string for a secure fit. The design is finished with ventilation eyelets. Fuse Cap is cut from Rains’ crisp nylon with a luxe reverse side coating and soft matte finish.

Here’s an ideal replacement for your father’s go-to tattered baseball that should’ve been replaced ages ago.

Curve Light Set

Bookman Curve Light is a bright, USB rechargeable bike light. The front light has a maximum brightness of 220 lumens and the the rear light has a maximum brightness of 37 lumen. Both lights have a very long run time of up to 70 hours for the front light and 32 hours for the rear light. More information about different modes can run-times can be found under Thec. spec. tab.The design of the glass, which spills over the sides, ensures a wide range of light, not only in front and to the rear of the cyclist but also off to the sides. This results in cyclist peace of mind that the light provides them with clear visibility of the roads as well as being visible to other travelers at 360 degrees around them.The completely weather resistant light (IP44) will show you the way through rain, hail or snow.

Guaranteed to increase your visibility in the bike lane, the Curve Light Set is a must-have for cyclers. The duo includes rechargeable front and rear lights with up to 70 and 32 hours of run time, respectively.

Floating Points: Pharoah Sanders and the London Symphony Orchestra

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.44 x 12.28 x 0.55 inches; 10.72 OuncesManufacturer ‏ : ‎ Luaka BopOriginal Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2021Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 15, 2021Label ‏ : ‎ Luaka BopASIN ‏ : ‎ B08WQ999Z3Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USANumber of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

Fans of this jazzy compilation refer to it as "brilliant" and "a magical music experience," so grab a copy for dad’s personal vinyl collection.

Home Use Slicer

The originality of Home Line 200 lies in its innovative design: essential and rounded lines define almost futurist contours, exalted by unmistakable Berkel red. Designed to amaze, captivate and above all to be exhibited, its extraordinarily compact size successfully concentrates materials and features for safety and quality cutting.

Designed to produce evenly sliced food while reducing waste in the process, ergonomic controls and a foldable food plate make this slicer a prized possession for anyone who receives it.

Vessel Cone

The Cone is made with the same patent-pending, double helix design for filtering and cooling. The ergonomically designed conical shape provides a more lightweight feel and hold, while creating more resistance and tighter pull. The Cone pays homage to the classic joint and is made to enhance your dry herb experience.

According to fans of Vessel’s cone, it’s easier to fill than other models, handles easily, is lightweight, and easy to clean. We’re also pretty impressed with the cool color options of rose gold, onyx, gunmetal, and maritime, a brilliant, sea-like blue.