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100 Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts for Unique Dads

May 26, 2020

He inspires you…so choose a Father’s Day gift inspired by him.

When you were little, the best seat in the house was on your father’s shoulders. There wasn’t a problem that couldn’t be solved from that vantage point. Buying a Father’s Day gift to pay him back for all those piggyback rides shouldn’t make you want to pull your hair out…after all, you probably inherited those locks from him.

On June 27th, say thank you for all the caught spiders, endless cheers at sports games, rides to the airport (no matter how early you arrived), and corny dad jokes.

Whoever you’re buying for (new dads, well-practiced dads, grandfathers, or father figures), we’ve got something more than over-the-phone technology support or a folded piece of paper in a mailbox.

Uncommon Goods has gifts for the grill master, sports enthusiast, Mr. Fix It, game night wiz, or whiskey-loving dad in your life. You can even personalize certain products to showcase your family’s individuality and give a shoutout to his DNA.

Our fathers always gave one hundred percent when raising us, so we thought we’d share one hundred unique gifts for the equally unique dads in our lives.

Beer Chilling Coasters | UncommonGoods

1. Beer Chilling Coasters

Beer Chilling Coasters – $45Shop Now »

Stow these chillable coasters in your freezer, and when it’s thirst-quenching time, they’ll keep your beverage cans cold and upright. Each one’s made of a different variety of reclaimed, New Hampshire granite, so sippers can easily identify their cans.

BBQ Blends Rub & Sauce Kit | Uncommon Goods

2. BBQ Blends Rub & Sauce Kit

BBQ Blends Rub and Sauce Kit – $38 Shop Now »

Make mouthwatering dishes in four classic American BBQ styles with this spice blend set. Memphis (tangy), Texas (savory), Carolina (spicy), and Kansas City (sweet) each capture the essence of a beloved regional culinary tradition. Use them as seasonings or to make lip-smacking dry rubs, BBQ sauces, or marinades for your favorite vegetables and proteins.

PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer | Uncommon Goods

3. PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer

PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer – $80Shop Now »

Your handy electronic devices have one unwanted function: they’re a breeding ground for bacteria. This easy-to-use sanitizer and charger helps zap most of those germs. Simply place your device inside, attach the included charging cable, and close the lid. Ultra-violet lights do the dirty work. The case even has built-in acoustic amplifiers so you can keep listening to music or use your phone’s alarm while it’s getting its spa treatment.

Kabob Grilling Baskets | Uncommon Goods

4. Kabob Grilling Baskets

Kabob Grilling Baskets – $17Shop Now »

Enjoy perfectly cooked grilled goodies with these ingenious baskets. Made from steel wire and topped with a wood handle, each basket allows you to prepare separate dishes for vegetarians, or to suit the preference of each guest. There’s no need to use a skewer, and the basket design makes for easy flipping.

 

Personalized Bourbon Barrel Flight with Glasses | Uncommon Goods

5. Personalized Bourbon Barrel Flight with Glasses

Personalized Bourbon Barrel Flight – $75Shop Now »

Give Kentucky whiskey the upscale presentation it deserves in this handcrafted flight. Made from a reclaimed bourbon barrel, it includes four Glencairn glasses to let the subtle aromas of your drink—like caramel, vanilla, oak, and smoke—hit your nose before the flavors hit your tongue. Personalized with the name, location, and year of your choice, it’s a stylish way to present a round of your finest bourbon to friends.

Baseball Game | Uncommon Goods

6. Baseball Game

Baseball Game – $56Shop Now »

Bring the thrill of America’s favorite pastime home with this old-fashioned game that’ll be a hit with family and friends. Turn off the TV, silence the smartphone, and gather ’round as you enjoy hours of old-fashioned fun with loved ones. Play ball!

Parenting Championship Pint Glasses | Uncommon Goods

7. Parenting Championship Pint Glasses

Parenting Championship Pint Glasses – $35Shop Now »

Anyone who’s spent enough time with small children can tell you that sometimes even everyday tasks can feel like athletic feats. Poke a little good-natured fun at the challenges of child rearing with this clever glassware. Featuring illustrations by New Yorker cartoonist Kendra Allenby, each pint glass celebrates an aspect of daily family life, like hurdling over baby gates and finding a moment to sneak in a little speed sleeping.

Beer Cap States | Uncommon Goods

8. Beer Cap States

Beer Cap States – $35Shop Now »

From Brooklyn Blondes to Sonoma Saisons, each craft beer bottle cap is a tiny trophy for hoppy triumphs. Crafted from Baltic birch plywood, these state-shaped display boards offer cap collectors an alternative to throwing those little works of art in a plastic cup or cluttered drawer.

 

Golf Ball Whiskey Chillers | Uncommon Goods

9. Golf Ball Whiskey Chillers

Golf Ball Whiskey Chillers – $30Shop Now »

Your golf game is never watered down, so why should your whiskey be? Celebrate another successful day on the greens or treat your favorite sports enthusiast with these golf ball-inspired chillers. It is sure to become a summer (or, let’s get real, any season) essential in your bar set-up.

 

Self-Sanitizing Water Bottle | Uncommon Goods

10. Self-Sanitizing Water Bottle

Self-Sanitizing Water Bottle – $95Shop Now »

If you’re anything like us, your reusable water bottle is a constant companion. Something you rely on so regularly should be truly top of the line—and this one is just that. Equipped with a UV-C LED light inside, it automatically eliminates 99.9% of bio contaminants every two hours, or you can start the purification manually with the push of a button. Bye bye, odor-causing germs.

Belgian Golden Ale Beer Brewing Kit | Uncommon Goods

11. Belgian Golden Ale Beer Brewing Kit

Belgian Golden Ale Beer Brewing Kit – $48Shop Now »

Isn’t it time you made the leap from beer drinker to beer brewer? Get off the sidelines and turn your kitchen into a craft brewery where you’re the brew master and your friends and family are the master taste testers! These boldly designed, premium brewing kits use 100% malt extract, world-class specialty grains, fresh hop pellets, and high quality yeast: that’s everything you’ll need to create the kind of pints you’ll have no problem polishing off.

Personalized Cutting Board | Uncommon Goods

12. Personalized Cutting Board

Personalized Cutting Board – $159Shop Now »

Whether you’re prepping cheese and veggies or displaying homemade hors d’oeuvres, this wood cutting board by Kim Strassner and Mike Pararas gives your prep work and presentation a personal touch. This tasteful and functional keepsake is handcrafted from richly grained maple, and features your family name or the names of a favorite couple hand-cut along the top.

Personalized LP Record | Uncommon Goods

13. Personalized LP Record

Made from an upcycled vinyl LP and suspended between two pieces of glass in a floating frame, this custom wall art is sure to top the charts at home. With a choice of two retro stylings, the lyrical words you compose for your label can commemorate a newborn solo act, a romantic duet, or your favorite golden oldies, along with up to five songs with personal resonance.

Enjoy the Ride Bike Chain Coaster Set | Uncommon Goods

14. Enjoy the Ride Bike Chain Coaster Set

Bike Chain Coaster Set – $32Shop Now »

Whether you’re quenching your thirst after a great ride or putting your feet up and watching the Tour de France on TV, this coaster set is a handy beverage companion. These road-worthy coasters are crafted from reclaimed bike chain and bamboo with protective cork bottoms.

Custom Lake Art Cribbage Board | Uncommon Goods

15. Custom Lake Art Cribbage Board

Custom Lake Art Cribbage Board – $69Shop Now »

This custom-made cribbage board is sure to score big time on your next boating trip or weekend at the lake. As points are gained, you’ll move your markers around a laser-etched map of your favorite lake. There are more than 4,000 lakes to choose from, and they are marked with both topographical rings to show the shifting depths of the water, and details from the surrounding area, such as major roads and cities.

Beer and Bourbon Nuts | Uncommon Goods

16. Beer and Bourbon Nuts

Beer, booze, and nuts—the bar snack besties meet again. Kettle-cooked cashews, peanuts, and almonds are generously infused with Irish stout, Jamaican lager, and bourbon respectively, giving each one a potent punch. Salty, sweet, and spirituous, this gift set will delight the bar fly, sports nut, or avid snacker in equal measure. Alcohol free.

Adventurer Multi-Tool Clip Watch | Uncommon Goods

17. Adventurer Multi-Tool Clip Watch

Adventurer Multi-Tool Clip Watch – $69.95Shop Now »

Packed with trail-ready tools, this gadget combines seven tools at your disposal, including a watch, bottle opener, knife, screwdriver, compass, tweezers, and a toothpick all in one design. With its stainless steel case, Japan quartz movement, and luminous hands, the chronograph will keep you on track 24/7.

 

Charging Cord Bracelet | Uncommon Goods

18. Charging Cord Bracelet

Charging Cord Bracelet – $49.99Shop Now »

Wear a way to charge your phone right on your wrist thanks to this discreet bracelet. The understated braided faux leather is accented with zinc metal, and doubles as a charging cord. Compatible with iPhones, iPads, and your tendency to forget your charger at home.

 

New York Times Custom Front Page Puzzle | Uncommon Goods

19. New York Times Custom Front Page Puzzle

New York Times Custom Front Page Puzzle – $49.95Shop Now »

Celebrate their special day–birthday, anniversary, milestone– with this puzzle, an interactive memento made from the New York Times front page (since 1851) of your choice. Comprised of 500 pieces.

Deep Sea Sand Art | Uncommon Goods

20. Deep Sea Sand Art

Deep Sea Sand Art – $95Shop Now »

Place this magical beauty on a bookshelf, desk, mantel, or coffee table, rotate the glass ring, and watch as delicate drifts of light, dark, and glittery golden sand shift into deserts, mountains, clouds, rain, oceans, and smoke, all ebbing and flowing into one another.

Pistachio Pedestal | Uncommon Goods

21. Pistachio Pedestal

Pistachio Pedestal – $48Shop Now »

With a nod to the form and colors of pistachios in the shell, this two-tiered server is perfectly designed to solve the nut’s perennial problem: the leftover debris that piles up in your hand, in your pocket, or in the aftermath of a party.

Hockey Stick BBQ Set | Uncommon Goods

22. Hockey Stick BBQ Set

Hockey Stick BBQ Set – $45Shop Now »

We all know somebody (perhaps ourself) whose burgers always come off the grill looking like hockey pucks. They just don’t have the right tools. This set is made from repurposed hockey sticks, retired from their days of slashing and slap shooting. Complete with a spatula, fork, bottle opener, and tongs, it’s just the right gift for any wannabe winger or grilling goalie.

Beeropoly | Uncommon Goods

23. Beeropoly

Beeropoly – $35Shop Now »

Fun is brewing across the board with this hopped-up drinking game. Perfect for parties or just to start the weekend right, Beeropoly invites players to quaff their way through a series of beer challenges—from a rhyming competition to demonstrating their best dance moves.

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24. Table Topics

Table Topics – $25Shop Now »

Break the ice with a set of fun prompts that will get everyone talking. Available in six discussion-sparking varieties, each stack of 135 question cards comes in an attractive lucite “ice cube,” so you won’t mind leaving it on the dinner table or bar during your next get-together.

The Whiskey Lover's Tea Towel | Uncommon Goods

25. The Whiskey Lover’s Tea Towel

The Whiskey Lover’s Tea Towel – $14Shop Now »

These highly detailed, vibrant cotton towel takes you on a potent tour of a spirit including how it’s made in different countries (hint: it’s different!), common ingredients, and barreling practices. Finish off your journey through whiskey-dom by making one of the seven classic cocktails printed along the bottom of the towel.

Constitution and Declaration Glasses | Uncommon Goods

26. Constitution and Declaration Glasses

Constitution and Declaration Glasses – $15 – $30Shop Now »

Sip in Founding Fathers style with one of these elegantly geeky rocks glasses. Printed with script from either the US Constitution or Declaration of Independence, they pay tribute to the foundation of American government… and a stiff drink. Give one to a beloved history buff, teacher, or champion of the American Dream.

 

Choose Your Dog Breed Necktie | Uncommon Goods

27. Choose Your Dog Breed Necktie

Choose Your Dog Breed Necktie – $55Shop Now »

Take your dog to work or any buttoned-down occasion with these breed-patterned neckties. Featuring your choice of 17 popular pooches—from Airedales to Yorkies—woven into the jacquard fabric, they’re wearable tributes to your four-legged friend that obediently complement your wardrobe and make great gifts for the well-groomed.

 

On The Rocks Set | Uncommon Goods

28. On The Rocks Set

Hand-crafted from stones collected on New England beaches, these granite discs are ideal for chilling aged spirits, such as whiskey or scotch, because they won’t dilute the complex flavors like a handful of ice.

The Necktie Travel Roll | Uncommon Goods

29. The Necktie Travel Roll

Necktie Travel Roll- $24Shop Now »

As he packed up his wardrobe for the weekend conference, he was on a roll. This smart and stylish cylinder stows up to three neckties in a spiffy, space-efficient package. When you reach your destination, just unroll your tie and you’re ready for a sharp, wrinkle-free look.

 

Personalized Childhood Drawing Plates | Uncommon Goods

 

30. Personalized Childhood Drawing Plates

In your house, the fridge is an art gallery, displaying all your little one’s special drawings. Now, a selection of their best work goes from the kitchen to the table with these handcrafted plates. Made using a traditional Korean slip-casting method called buncheong, where clay is painted with white slip and then stained a blueish-green. Perfect to trace your little one’s artwork and carves it into the surface. Once it’s glazed, the artwork is set forever, so you can enjoy it at mealtime for years to come.

Custom Map Cufflinks | Uncommon Goods

31. Custom Map Cufflinks

Custom Map Cufflinks – $195Shop Now »

No matter how many miles away you are, with these custom map cufflinks you can wear a special piece of your hometown, yearly getaway, or favorite landmark right on your sleeve. These handsome, personalized cufflinks seal clippings from reproduced maps or charts, providing you with a link to the past and an inventive way to keep your shirtsleeve buttoned.

 

Custom Etched Growler | Uncommon Goods

 

32. Custom Etched Growler

Custom Etched Growler – $89Shop Now »

Take your favorite craft brew to go with this handsome, handmade stoneware growler. A better insulator than glass, stoneware keeps your beer colder for longer, and its opacity prevents skunked beer from light damage. The custom engraving (up to 12 characters) along the side adds a personal touch to your pour.

Wooden Valet & Amplifying Speaker | Uncommon Goods

33. Wooden Valet & Amplifying Speaker

Wooden Valet & Amplifying Speaker – $60Shop Now »

It’s also a catchall valet for keys, change, rogue guitar picks, you name it, and a hang spot for headphones and watches. Keep this handsome guy on display wherever you like to unload, and unwind. This cherry and walnut piece is designed to be a natural amplifying speaker for your phone, creating a chamber that boosts sound and makes it more focused.

Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit | Uncommon Goods

34. Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit

Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit – $30Shop Now »

Shiitakes’ meaty texture and earthy, smoky flavor has made them one of the most highly prized edible fungi. You’ll love growing your own mushroom growing log. These recently salvage oak and sweetgum trees are cut into logs, and planted with organic shiitake spores inside. All that’s left to do is soak your log and keep it in a damp, cool, dark place.

Snap Attack Magnetic Game | Uncommon Goods

35. Snap Attack Magnetic Game

Snap Attack Magnetic Game – $58Shop Now »

Careful… Play just one more piece… So carefully, and… SNAP! All of the pieces on the board suddenly snap into a single stack, leaving you the victim of a Snap Attack. This nerve-testing game of skill takes traditional stacking games to a new dimension. You and another player take turns placing magnetic pieces on the board, using a strategic eye and a steady hand to avoid being the one to trigger all of the pieces to “collapse” into a single stack.

Smell Good Soap & Deodorant Duo | Uncommon Goods

36. Smell Good Soap & Deodorant Duo

Smell Good Soap & Deodorant Duo – $25Shop Now »

Finding soap and deodorant that doesn’t smell like a pharmacy aisle can be a challenge. The solution: these aluminum- and paraben-free options that offer tantalizing infusions of essential oils and botanical extracts.

 

Mega Dad Personalized Comic Book | Uncommon Goods

37. Mega Dad Personalized Comic Book

Mega Dad Personalized Comic Book – $35Shop Now »

He lifts doughnut trucks in danger with his super strength, and takes on evil stuffed animals with a wham! and a pow! He’s Mega Dad. This custom hard-cover comic book incorporates your kid’s name and the Mega Dad of your choice (pick from three skin tones) into a story of heroic adventures both big and small. A fun addition to reading time, it makes a dynamite gift from child to parent, or for a new dad.

F Bomb Paperweight | Uncommon Goods

38. F Bomb Paperweight

F Bomb Paperweight – $45Shop Now »

It’s never easy dropping truth bombs in the office. But “f” bombs? Always explosive fun! Our recycled steel sculpture lightens up desk-side chats and tough conversations with a delightfully abstract expletive appropriate for any situation.

Record-Breaking Baseball Glasses | Uncommon Goods

39. Record-Breaking Baseball Glasses

Record-Breaking Baseball Glasses – $35Shop Now »

Earn the record for most ballgames watched in style with our set of tumblers, which feature some of the baseball’s “unbreakable” stats. From the lowest ERA (Dutch Leonard) to the longest hitting streak (Joe DiMaggio), these career and season stats were achieved under unusual circumstances or by extraordinary players, thus making them—you got it —impossible to break.

Boozy Caramels | Uncommon Goods

40. Boozy Caramels

These caramels are made with local, organic cream and butter and locally distilled whiskey and absinthe. Fascinating complementary flavors like black- and applewood-smoked salts, anise, fennel, and hyssop build and intensify their flavors, and they use syrup made from organic brown rice instead of corn for a richer, toastier taste. Somehow both sophisticated and sweetly simple, these are the peak of the caramelier’s craft. They’re very hard to share, so you may want to order a double.

100 Movies Scratch Off Poster | Uncommon Goods

41. 100 Movies Scratch Off Poster

100 Movies Scratch Off Poster – $15Shop Now »

From Casablanca to Jaws, you’ve already seen some of the classics and blockbusters. Grab the popcorn and take a deeper dive into movie magic with this poster that invites you to screen 100 iconic films. As you do, use a coin to scratch off each title and reveal surprise, movie-related artwork underneath.

Yard Dice | Uncommon Goods

42. Yard Dice

Hand made from solid pine wood, each piece is sanded before the pips are hot iron branded into all six sides. Each set comes in a rustic drawstring bag and includes the rules for four different dice games to get you started.

New York Times Custom Baseball Book | Uncommon Goods

43. New York Times Custom Baseball Book

New York Times Custom Baseball Book – $72Shop Now »

This personalized book retraces the history of your recipient’s favorite Major League Baseball team through beautifully reprinted coverage from The New York Times‘s archives. As they flip through historic pages, they’ll go back to their team’s glory days, relive the most newsworthy games, and get to know the all-star sluggers.

Super Hero & Villain Undies | Uncommon Goods

44. Super Hero & Villain Undies

Super Hero & Villain Undies – $35Shop Now »

Superman needed a little stretch to leap tall buildings. And even Dare Devil didn’t dare to go commando. This cheeky chart celebrates the power of a good pair, complete with a legend so you can match the skivvies to their super hero.

Cedar Thumb Pianos | Uncommon Goods

45. Cedar Thumb Pianos

This petite instrument carries with it thousands of years of African musical tradition. Called a kalimba, mbira, mbila, or marímbula depending on the region in which it’s played, the first version of this handheld thumb piano originated in Africa over 3,000 years ago! Lightweight and portable, the thumb piano was the chosen instrument of traveling troubadours.

Personalized Family Ski & Snowboard Art | Uncommon Goods

46. Personalized Family Ski & Snowboard Art

Personalized Family Ski and Snowboard Art – $75 – $150Shop Now »

You might not be destined for the Winter Olympics, but when you hit the slopes with your family, the event inspires some fanfare. Showcase your mountain crew with this charming personalized ski and snowboard artwork. A colorful cast of 2-14 characters custom designed to look like your family takes to the slopes in a chairlift line-up.

NYC Skyline Chess | Uncommon Goods

47. NYC Skyline Chess

Calling all adventurous chess lovers! This chess game has reimagined your beloved game pieces, replacing them with meticulously crafted miniature renditions of famous Big Apple buildings.

Fishing Pole Campfire Roaster | Uncommon Goods

48. Fishing Pole Campfire Roaster

Fishing Pole Campfire Roaster – $20Shop Now »

We once toasted a marshmallow THIS BIG. Hook and roast your favorite campfire food with this fishing pole–inspired skewer. Made of powder-coated steel and finished with a maple handle, this flipping-fun roaster will occupy a prime spot in your camp tackle box.

Repurposed Coin Guitar Picks | Uncommon Goods

49. Repurposed Coin Guitar Picks

Repurposed Coin Guitar Picks – $20 – $25Shop Now »

Handcrafted from quarter or dollar coins, these unique guitar picks are a celebration of coin, music, and country. Each coin’s distinctive raised insignia gives these picks an easy-to-grip texture, so they’ll stay on hand regardless of the style you prefer to strum. Coin guitar picks increase the volume and a bright attack on acoustic instruments such as guitar, ukulele and mandolin. They can also entirely change the sound of an electric guitar by naturally reacting with the strings and pickup dynamics.

Rememory Game | Uncommon Goods

50. Rememory Game

Rememory Game – $23.95Shop Now »

Rememory is a thoughtful card game perfect for anyone interested in exploring the depth of his or her memory while creating new treasured moments with family and friends. To play, each participant picks three cards: one that says the person with whom the memory must include, which could be a grandparent, friend, or sibling; one says a time frame; the third has a loose prompt such as “that sound that still resonates” or “the accomplishment.” The player then shares the memory conjured by the three cards with the group.

Handmade Razor Blade Sharpener | Uncommon Goods

51. Handmade Razor Blade Sharpener

Handmade Razor Blade Sharpener – $19.95Shop Now »

You’re not into the lumberjack look, but you can’t stop at the barber every morning, either. Save face—and expensive, disposable cartridges from going into landfills—with this clever sharpener, which extends razor life by 5-7 times.

MLB Game Used Baseball Friendship Bracelets | Uncommon Goods

52. MLB Game Used Baseball Friendship Bracelets

MLB Game Used Baseball Friendship Bracelets – $64Shop Now »

These friendship-style bracelets, braided from cream and grey wool unwound from the core of a game-used MLB baseball are a fun, ever-so-collectible way for fans to subtly sport the colors of their favorite team. Each bracelet is gift boxed with an authentication card and a hologram for looking up details of the exact game the ball was used in.

Scotch-Infused Toothpicks Gift Set | Uncommon Goods

53. Scotch-Infused Toothpicks Gift Set

Scotch-Infused Toothpicks Gift Set – $35.95Shop Now »

Savor a subtle version of a fine single malt scotch with these infused toothpicks. They feature a barrel-aged, Islay single malt made by a 200-year-old distillery for a distinctively smoky flavor with notes of peat and complex caramel. Made from sustainably forested wood, the generously sized picks are soaked in the premium scotch and then kiln dried, infusing flavors throughout the pick.

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54. Baseball Stadium Blueprints

Baseball Stadium Blueprints – $185Shop Now »

For the baseball fan who sees the world through team-colored glasses, this stadium blueprint is a statement piece that celebrates their enduring allegiance. Each bright and beautifully detailed illustration honors a stadium’s unique history and architecture, and is accompanied by its design specs and major events.

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55. Tabletop Cornhole

Tabletop Cornhole – $48Shop Now »

The backyard staple gets a tabletop treatment in this wooden cornhole game. To play, catapult small beanbags across the board to land on the opponent’s board and into the goal. Adjustable launch pads accommodate all skill levels from beginners to seasoned pros.

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56. Personalized Family Print

Personalized Family Print – $75 – $150Shop Now »

You can’t choose your family but you can customize your cast of characters with personalized artwork. Choose skin tones, hair, and clothing color to create a lovely lineup, then customize with your family name and the year you were established as a quirky clan.

5-in-1 Tool Pen | Uncommon Goods

57. 5-in-1 Tool Pen

5-in-1 Tool Pen – $25 Shop Now »

Somewhere, among the take-out menus and paper clip clusters, there’s a screwdriver. Where the level and ruler are is anybody’s guess. Keep some of your most essential tools together with this 5 in 1 design. The streamlined gadget features a screwdriver, capacitive touch stylus for smart devices, an integrated bubble level, ruler, and pen with clip.

Personalized Whiskey Barrel | Uncommon Goods

58. Personalized Whiskey Barrel

Personalized Whiskey Barrel – $85 – $200 Shop Now »

More than just a handsome homage to a whiskey-loving couple, this miniature oak barrel ages spirits to peak flavor, just like the full-sized versions in professional distilleries—and like the pros, you can have your own “distillery” name (plus one or two names, “date established,” and city and state) on yours. The barrel’s petite proportions accelerate the aging process, so your choice of liquor will hit its prime up to ten times faster.

Custom Map Coaster Set | Uncommon Goods

59. Custom Map Coaster Set

Custom Map Coaster Set – $65 – $75 Shop Now »

From the town where you grew up to the spot where you met your soul mate, this custom set of coasters celebrates the cartography of your life. Made of rustic tumbled marble with a cork backing to protect tabletops, the grid of four coasters will display approximately 9 square miles surrounding your location of choice, including streets, landscape features, and a star to mark your address.

MLB Game Used Baseball Bat Bottle Openers | Uncommon Goods

60. MLB Game Used Baseball Bat Bottle Openers

MLB Game Used Baseball Bat Bottle Openers – $115 – $165 Shop Now »

Enjoy an instant replay of the bat-on-ball crack every time you crack a cold one with these Baseball Bat Bottle Openers. Handmade from authentic game-day bats swung by MLB players, each opener comes gift-boxed with a story card including instructions for its special hologram number, indicating which game the bat was used in.

 

Nailed It Desk Organizer | Uncommon Goods

 

61. Nailed It Desk Organizer

You’ll have no problem hitting it off with business associates or making a new client smile with our quirky, spring-loaded desk accessory that brings more than fun to the table: Each piece is handmade out of recycled steel and salvaged tool parts.

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62. Shark Socks

Shark Socks – $10 Shop Now »

Live every week like it’s Shark Week with a Jaws-dropping pair of cotton-polyester-spandex socks that add kick to your workwear. Whether you’re circling the water cooler or swimming in deep water, you’re sure to bring humor and style to any room with outrageous “shark attack” graphics. After all, business casual bites–so why not bite back?

Eye Glasses Holder | Uncommon Goods

63. Eye Glasses Holder

Eye Glasses Holder – $18 Shop Now »

Our hand-carved wooden statuette is perfect for holding your glasses when you’re not using them. No more searching around blindly, or trying to remember where you last put them down. This friendly face also has a story to tell: it was created by HSSS, a non-profit in India that helps underprivileged artisans, who suffer hardships with physical handicaps, illiteracy, extreme poverty, or being in lower castes, find markets for their wood products.

Old Fashioned Carry-On Cocktail Kit | Uncommon Goods

64. Old Fashioned Carry-On Cocktail Kit

Old Fashioned Carry-On Cocktail Kit – $24 Shop Now »

Make it a smooth flight with Old Fashioneds for two when you carry on this personal cocktail kit. The kit will sail through security and supply you with everything you need to practice your mixology at 30,000 feet: pure cane sugar, small batch bitters, and a mini bar spoon / muddler. Just order a mini bottle of rye, and mix up a classic, jet set cocktail at your personal, one-seat bar.

Bike Chain Bowl | Uncommon Goods

65. Bike Chain Bowl

Bike Chain Bowl – $70Shop Now »

Who doesn’t love creations by hand out of recycled bicycle parts? This distinctive bike chain bowl, is perfect for keys, change and more.

 

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66. Dog Blueprints

Dog Blueprints – $185Shop Now »

Whether you’re a fan of the Golden Retriever’s good graces, dachshund’s big personality, or Lab’s love of family, you can celebrate your favorite dog breed’s most adorable attributes with this 1950s-inspired framed blueprint. Created in the style of mid-century blueprints (designed by “architect” I. M. Paws), this detailed illustration is accompanied by “design specs” and documentation about breed origins and temperament.

 

Perpetual Calendars | Uncommon Goods

67. Perpetual Calendars

This sophisticated and modern perpetual calendar is inventive, stylish and can be used year after year. Simply move the two magnetic balls to mark the date and month. Created for the Museum of Modern Art, it serves as a practical work of art, whether wall mounted or resting on your desk.

Men's Custom Karma Bracelet | Uncommon Goods

68. Men’s Custom Karma Bracelet

Men’s Custom Karma Bracelet – $58 – $66Shop Now »

Wanna impress your nature-loving dude? We’ve got just the thing. This earthy bracelet incorporates sand from a favorite shoreline (choose your beach or send along your own sand) in a simple round setting surrounded by lava beads.

All-in-One Cast Iron Grill

69. All-in-One Cast Iron Grill

All-in-One Cast Iron Grill – $120Shop Now »

Nobody told this grill it could only cook on a grate. Wok, smoker, skillet, braiser, roaster, deep fryer, slow cooker, stock pot—the cast iron wonder wears a lot of chef hats. Plus, it packs together for easier transport, so you can have pancakes on the patio, chili at the tailgate, and stir fry with friends under the stars.

 

Mindful Breathing Necklace | Uncommon Goods

 

70. Mindful Breathing Necklace

Mindful Breathing Necklace – $85 – $115Shop Now »

Peace of mind can be hard to find. In our busy lives, it’s difficult to take those moments to breathe in and out, easing our bodies and minds into relaxation. With this special necklace, though, you can wear a reminder to do just that every day. Inspired by ancient Japanese monks and their breathing techniques.

 

Climb Every Mountain Money Clip | Uncommon Goods

 

71. Climb Every Mountain Money Clip

Climb Every Mountain Money Clip – $260Shop Now »

The highest in form and function: It’s a handsome, hand-crafted sterling silver money clip, featuring a Rocky Mountain night sky with a 18K yellow gold full moon. Nickel-free and hypo-allergenic. A great gift for a hard-to-buy-for guy.

 

Personalized Campfire Family Art | Uncommon Goods

72. Personalized Campfire Family Art

Personalized Campfire Family Art – $75 – $135Shop Now »

Celebrate your unique, outdoorsy family—bring along the guitar, roasted marshmallows, and beloved pet if you like—with this personalized art. For each print, Patricia Carlin illustrates the details that define your tribe: hair styles and colors, skin tones, outfits, props, and a campground sign featuring either a memorable location or your family name. 3-12 figures.

Blown Glass Radiometer | Uncommon Goods

73. Blown Glass Radiometer

Blown Glass Radiometer – $108Shop Now »

This fascinating and geekily beautiful device makes the conversion of light into kinetic energy look mad cool. This particular radiometer, hand-blown by a glass artist with a black and white spiral in its stem, also happens to be beautiful. A unique office gift, its mezmerizing spin just might prompt your own next great idea.

Multi-Tool Box of Wonders | Uncommon Goods

74. Multi-Tool Box of Wonders

Animals in the wild tend to be pretty handy, while we get frustrated when we can’t open our beers on the first try, or can’t pop on a new keychain without breaking a nail. Enter: your new tool set. It features stainless steel, ultra-thin, and versatile tools, each with an animal friend incorporated into the design. Keep the set around the house or give it as a gift to ensure that the recipient is ready for anything.

College Town Wall Sculpture | Uncommon Goods

75. College Town Wall Sculpture

The roar of the crowd when the home team makes a touchdown…a post-game cold one at a local watering hole…a stroll around your alma mater on a brilliant fall day. Celebrate your old stomping grounds with this detailed collegiate wall map sculpture.

Playful Sports Mugs | Uncommon Goods

76. Playful Sports Mugs

Playful Sports Mugs – $25Shop Now »

“The world would be better if we could play with our food!” That’s the maxim of Max, the kid entrepreneur and sports fan who created these mugs to make mealtime so much more fun.

 

Bronze Custom Map Key Ring | Uncommon Goods

77. Bronze Custom Map Key Ring

Bronze Custom Map Key Ring – $105 – $130Shop Now »

No matter how many miles away you are, you can always carry a memento that’s spot on. Take your favorite locale on the road with you with this handsome travel companion that preserves the memory of your most cherished sites while keeping your keys organized and accessible. Customized to the coordinates of your choosing, each map or chart swatch is immortalized in resin and mounted in bronze.

 

Desktop Sand Windows | Uncommon Goods

78. Desktop Sand Windows

Desktop Sand Windows – $100Shop Now »

Ever changing, this sand art is an awesome microcosm of natural elements and landscapes. Give the frame a gentle tilt or a more extreme angle and watch as the flow and speed of the falling sands form tiny deserts, mountains, clouds, rain, oceans and smoke, all ebbing and flowing into one another. There is an eternal and yet fleeting quality about this interactive art, and the sparkling sand will mesmerize as it becomes a tiny primordial universe right there on your desk.

 

Global Hot Sauce Gift Box | Uncommon Goods

79. Global Hot Sauce Gift Box

Each distinct flavor profile is inspired by the cuisine of a different region. Whether you like your heat treatment earthy, tangy, herbal, floral, sour, savory, or aromatic—or an all-of-the-above blend—you’ll be transported by these sense-sational arrivals on the hot sauce scene.

Baseball Park Map Glasses | Uncommon Goods

80. Baseball Park Map Glasses

Baseball Park Map Glasses – $35Shop Now »

Calling a baseball stadium just a building is like calling the Louvre just a museum. A true fan’s ballpark is sacred ground, and these are a true fan’s glasses. Each set of two whiskey glasses features an overhead map of an iconic MLB stadium in the team’s two main colors.

Scratch Map Deluxe | Uncommon Goods

81. Scratch Map Deluxe

Scratch Map Deluxe – $32 – $48Shop Now »

Oh, the places you’ve gone! And the adventures that are still ahead of you! Travel can make the world feel smaller, but also more grand and beautiful—which is exactly how this interactive art presents it. The map is printed in gold and black, but when you scratch off places you’ve visited (we recommend using an eraser), vivid bursts of color are revealed.

Men's Utility Bracelet | Uncommon Goods

82. Men’s Utility Bracelet

Men’s Utility Bracelet $40Shop Now »

Tackle everyday life with competent aplomb when you wear this handsome multi-tool bracelet. One click, and out pops a multi-functional knife with a flat head screwdriver on its tip. Because it’s always within reach on your wrist, it’s the ultimate handy tool. Open packages, slice an apple, fix a bike on the fly; it can do a little bit of everything.

 

Basketball Dartboard | Uncommon Goods

83. Basketball Dartboard

Combining the thrill of sitting courtside with the casual fun of a bar favorite,  this slam-dunk dartboard will hit the bull’s eye with any basketball buff. Follow the basketball-inspired game play detailed on the handcrafted board and “pass,” “jump,” and “shoot”–of course!–your way to victory.

Personalized Socks- Set of 5 Pairs | Uncommon Goods

84. Personalized Socks – Set of 5

Personalized Socks $50Shop Now »

Getting comfy isn’t one-size fits all. You’ve got a favorite for everything, from sleeping positions to fleece jackets. Now, with this 5 pair set of Pima™ cotton socks, you’ll take personal comfort to another level with a knitted phrase of your choosing.

 

Time To Ride Clock | Uncommon Goods

85. Time To Ride Clock

Time To Ride Clock $34Shop Now »

As you’re walking to your bedroom, prepping your meals, and getting ready to leave your home, you’ve been sneaking peeks at your clock. Why? Because it’s a playful reminder that it’s almost time to ride. When the day is done, you’ll hop on your bike and pedal your cares away.

 

Wool Nest Starter | Uncommon Goods

 

86. Wool Nest Starter

This elegant sculpture supply birds with nest materials. Stuff them with wool bits, cotton from an old futon, even their pets’ fur, and enjoy spotting nests made with your donations. During winter, put bird seed balls inside, instead, and help flying wildlife all year.

Word Teasers- Dad Jokes | Uncommon Goods

87. Word Teasers- Dad Jokes

Word Teasers – Dad Jokes $15Shop Now »

This set of 300 “dad jokes” includes funny, punny, and sometimes groan-worthy prompts for game play–or just reading aloud for a good giggle. To make it competitive, take turns pulling cards and reading the joke.

Invigorate Shower Steamers Gift Set | Uncommon Goods

88. Invigorate Shower Steamers Gift Set

Turn your shower into a blissful break with these soothing essential oil cubes in earthy, woodsy scents. Use as a body scrub, or just place one in the corner of the shower or shelf. Looks-wise, they’re a treat, and their aromatherapy ingredients can’t be beat: all-natural, vegan ingredients (even the colors are made from seeds, roots, and minerals).

Plant Eater Brontosaurus Sculpture | Uncommon Goods

89. Plant Eater Brontosaurus Sculpture

Plant Eater Brontosaurus Sculpture  $80 – $120Shop Now »

These long-necked herbivore sculptures give the illusion that they’re munching on the leaves of nearby bushes or trees. Details like faces and a spines make these prehistoric lawn “pets” stand out, drawing double-takes (and “Wow!”‘s). Two sizes, mother and baby, that face opposite directions. Each has a built-in ground stake.

Taste of Italy Pantry Box | Uncommon Goods

90. Taste of Italy Pantry Box

Taste of Italy Pantry Box  $75Shop Now »

With ingredients like toasted fregola sarda and outstanding olive oil, you know you’re getting set for a seriously delicious Italian meal. The items are sourced  from small-batch producers with an emphasis on quality–plus includes special tips and tricks for making recipes that stand out.

 

Grill Smoker Gift Set | Uncommon Goods

91. Grill Smoker Gift Set

Grill Smoker Gift Set  $60Shop Now »

How do you win big at the BBQ game? Put all your chips on the table— or in this case, the grill. Give veggies, grillable cheeses, even fruit that smoky flavor we all love with this wood chip trio. Fill the included smoker box with all-natural cherry, hickory, and/or apple chips, place it on the grill with your food, and cover to give them some privacy.

Personalized Family Mugs | Uncommon Goods

92. Personalized Family Mugs

Personalized Family Mugs  $30 – $160Shop Now »

Characterize your family’s unique collection of individuals with these personalized mugs. One side features the artists’ depiction of individual family members, personalized through your choices of skin tone, hair, clothing color, and the mug owner’s first name, while the other displays your family name and year established (optional).

MLB Game Used Uniform Wallet | Uncommon Goods

93. MLB Game Used Uniform Wallet

MLB Game Used Uniform Wallet  $180 – $200Shop Now »

With an interior divider made from a game-used jersey from your choice of MLB team (we’ve got ’em all), this wallet is a fun, functional way to carry your fandom with you wherever you go. Each piece of baseball history is hand-cut and selected to feature at least two colors of the iconic uniform.

Chillsner | Uncommon Goods

94. Chillsner

Chillsner  $15Shop Now »

You’ll never have to knock back another lukewarm bottle when you chill with this clever drinking buddy. Simply store the chiller in your freezer for at least 90 minutes, then when you’re ready to have a drink, take a swig and insert one into your bottle. The Chillsner’s ingenious design allows you to drink and chill simultaneously, so your beer, soda, or juice will stay crisp and delicious to the final sip.

Illuminated Constellation Cufflinks | Uncommon Goods

95. Illuminated Constellation Cufflinks

Illuminated Constellation Cufflinks  $85Shop Now »

Designer Joseph Cirincione’s spectacular cufflinks feature zodiac constellations with an extra special feature: crafted with luminous pigments, they glow in the dark. (They shine even brighter after a short time spent under a household light.) Add a mystical element to a buttoned-down gathering, harness the power of the universe at important business meetings, or just show them off because they’re so cool.

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King Arthur's Detroit-Style Pizza Recipe Bundle

96.King Arthur’s Detroit-Style Pizza Recipe Bundle

King Arthur’s Detroit-Style Pizza  $65.75Shop Now »

It never hurts to try something out of the box when its dad’s turn to cook. In this case, we’re thinking outside of a square. After all, there’s nothing quite like the cheesy goodness of fresh out of the oven pizza. King Arthur provides all the necessary materials to bring Detroit’s classic, rectangular-shaped, deep-dish pizza to a kitchen table near you. With an easy to follow recipe, the whole family can get involved with this interactive, yummy activity.

Gardeners Dirty Little Digger | Uncommon Goods

97. Gardener’s Dirty Little Digger

Gardener’s Dirty Little Digger  $22.50Shop Now »

Who says you need a green thumb to make your summer garden bloom? With Gardeners.com’s six-in-one tool, you can tackle any landscaping activity with ease. Their cultivator, trowel, weeder, scoop, hori knife, and bulb digger make planting and cutting up roots that much easier. Conveniently etched with measurements, you can now plant your seeds at the proper depth. Your garden gnomes might get jealous since you’ll be spending most of your time with this multi-use tool.

Monte Hybrid Jacket | Uncommon Goods

98. Cotopaxi’s Monte Hybrid Jacket

Zipped up, you’re too hot. Zipped down, the wind gets in. Sometimes finding the perfect temperature in a jacket can be hard. Thanks to Cotopaxi’s newest look, they’ve solved that problem for the most adventurous guy you know. Breathable and warm, this polyester and fleece jacket mixes functionality and style for whatever outdoor activity you and the family go on next.

Luci Base Light | Uncommon Goods

99. Mpowered’s Luci Base Light

Who doesn’t love a new gadget? Especially an earth-conscious one. This inflatable, solar-powered lamp allows you to light up any space for up to 50 hours in a single charge. Equipped with a mobile phone charging pack, your phone will never fun out of battery before you capture that classic s’more making picture on your next camping adventure.

M Hemp V-Neck T-Shirt | Uncommon Goods

100. Ten Tree’s M Hemp V-Neck T-Shirt

Ten Tree’s M Hemp V-Neck T-Shirt $45Shop Now »

This soft yet durable v-neck t-shirt offers both comfort and flair to your favorite guy’s wardrobe. With every purchase made, ten trees are planted around the world. With a purchase specific code, you can track exactly where your purchase made an impact. Seems like a great way to grow your closet.

 

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