Bacon toffee, whisky pickles, beef jerky -- oh, my. Give Dad a box of these artisanal Brooklyn-made treats and share in the irresistible bounty.
$130, New York Mouth
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Let Dad lather up with a little luck: This fish-shaped soap, traditionally a Japanese welcome present, has a zesty pomegranate scent and is believed to bring good fortune to its user.
$45, Thomas Sires
Made from porcelain, cork and Baltic birch, these speakers mean Dad can rock out to his favorite tunes in cool, minimalist style.
$495, Belle Wether
Even the dullest blade in the drawer will get a razor-sharp edge quickly and safely with this three-stage, high-design ceramic sharpener.
$76, MoMA store
Give Dad his own personalized bottle of whisky. The Scotch-based site Whisky site lets you choose from seven different whiskies that they will blend, bottle, and put a personalized label on. (Not sure if he prefers a “Smoke on the Water” note to a "Vanilla Fudge" note? Give him a gift voucher.)
Price dependent on blend, Whisky Blender
Futagami, the Japanese company behind this elegant bottle opener, has been producing high-quality brass objects for more than a century. This one is crafted using a traditional sand-casting technique.
$60, The Future Perfect
Dad will cheer every second Tuesday of the month when artisanal, all-natural salami arrives on his doorstep. Each selection comes with detailed tasting notes and pairing recommendations from Elias Cairo, a Portland, Oregon-based salumist.
$135 a year, Olympic Provisions
In this ultra-hip mashup, Amish artisans from leather goods maker Billykirk and New York City’s avant guard boutique Opening Ceremony have teamed up to create this vibrantly colored, waxed cotton, leather-detailed dopp kit.
$155, Opening Ceremony
Transport Dad to the county of Skane (a.k.a. the Swedish Riviera) with this mineral-rich sea-salt soap. The salt softens the skin, making the bar ideal for shaving.
A soft, beautifully crafted leather ball sized for real-life hands -- not the enormous mitts of an NFL quarterback.
$115, Kaufmann Mercantile
If he likes it stirred -- not shaken -- this delicate mixing glass is just the ticket and will add a graceful element to the wet bar.
$53, Cocktail Kingdom
A secret sauce of Guinness and fir essential oil give this handmade soap a unique and masculine scent that Dad (and Mom!) will dig.
Dad might think he’s fine with regular old soap -- until he tries these all-natural, made-in-Vermont products.
$98, Face toner, face wash, face balm, and shave cream, Ursa Major
Ditch the granny kettle and give Dad this architectural-looking one. He’ll appreciate the sleek design while brewing up a cup of his favorite tea.
$250, Belle Wether
He’ll express his inner dandy with a ruffle-edged, checked-cotton pocket round. It looks dapper peeking out from the pocket of a summer blazer.
$55, Mr. Porter
In Israel it’s called "makbot." In Brazil, "frescobol." But he’ll just call it fun when he spends his days on the beach batting around a ball with these hand-crafted wooden paddles.
$188, FB Collection
This Italian-made shaving set comes with a natural-bristle shave brush and a tube of rich shave cream made from coconut oil, eucalyptus, and menthol that will leave even the scruffiest guy’s skin soft and fresh.
$20, Beauty Habit
Even guys like to cozy up, and this silky but simple throw is just the thing for chilly nights on the deck or in front of the TV.
In Indigo, $99, Restoration Hardware
Shake it up with a bright and shiny gold three-part shaker that will bring a dash of Don Draper to your home.
$82, Cocktail Kingdom
Forgo the tie for a less-expected accessory: This light cotton wrap lends a touch of cool to his weekend -- and weekday -- uniform.
$97, The Hill-Side
Let him experience the highs (600 degrees of searing heat) and the lows (200 degrees for smoking) of outdoor cooking.
$799, Big Green Egg
What our food editors call a “dangerously drinkable” spirit, this whisky is well-rounded with top notes of cedar and spice.
$46, Astor Wines
Manly chores call for this manly apron, handmade in New York City out of sturdy canvas and leather straps.
In Indigo, $138, by Stanley & Sons
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