21st Birthday Ideas...

I'm going to be 21 in a month ( /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif) and my parents keep telling me to give them ideas of something "special" that I want... Something that I'll keep forever i.e. not something I'll get tired of or will become outdated w/ technology, like a digi cam, or a video game etc. My sister got this really nice diamond necklace for her 21st. I'm not into jewelry that much, and am having a hard time coming up with anything... any ideas??? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

-Allen

I like to go camping, so I was thinking of maybe a really nice coleman camping grill. They have this one that is very compact, can be a grill, stove, or griddle... VERY nice! Plus, I could even use it here at the apartment! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif That's something I'd probably keep for a while right? Anyone ever use anything like this?

i'm going to have to go with the obvious here, and say flashlight /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

maybe something with special engraving? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif

Any particular kind? I was looking at the Surefire Presidential Giftset... but is it any cheaper anywhere else? Seemed kind've expensive!

Oh, and the one reason I didn't mention that is, because they always seem to get smaller and brighter...and in a few years, it might be obsolete!

Arc AAA on your keyring. It will always be there. It might be obsoleted in the future, but so what... light is light. We still use matches, don't we? Aren't matches obsolete?

LOL...good point! Already have the Arc AAA-LE though...see the avatar... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Oooo...that leads me to something else though! Maybe a really nice lighter!! Anyone know anything about top of the line lighters??

Our local Sheriff's office sponsers a campout, Friday nite in the drunk tank and Saturday nite in the ER.. A lasting impression...

How about a high quality, keyring sized, engraved knife?

How about a quality little "pouch" of sorts with multiple pockets (various brands available, something from "New Sun" or "Eagle" comes to mind)...that contains a quality little torch, quality multi-tool, etc...a mini survival/bug-out bag that you could use in case of an emergency. It may even save a life someday?

the knife idea is a good one...

maybe a custom sebenza? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

The knife idea is good, but I bet your folks were thinking along the lines of an expensive watch. After buying a diamond necklace for you sister, any normal parent would want to spend a similar amount for your birthday present. Pick out a nice watch, perhaps an automatic of good quality that you would want to wear when dressed up a little. It should last for a lifetime.

For my 21 years, I had a golden mechanical watch. I always have it in my collection. I think that a mechanical qualitative watch can make one beautiful and durable present. There is a very beautiful model, in particular in the Swiss watchmaker's shop. Zenith Chronomaster, Omega Speedmaster, Breitling. I think that it is necessary indeed to think this important day in the life of a man. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/party.gif

the classics would be:
an ink-pen
a watch

or...
a ring

bernhard

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Rothrandir said:
the knife idea is a good one...

maybe a custom sebenza? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Hmm...thought I replied to this one, but it's not there! How much would something like this run? Thanks for the ideas guys!

-Allen

I don't know about custom ones, but here is Chris Reeve's site. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Chris Reeve Knives

/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif WOW...I didn't realize they were THAT much!!! 350ish for a pocket knife!! Well I guess it's not that shocking considering how much some flashlights go for... That's still nuts though!!

I also vote for the Sebenza. Not only a knife, but a work of art. Will last forever and is a thing of technological beauty.

If you want to spend $500+, get the Scott Cook Lochsa...one piece Ti framelock...yum!
OR ask for a Panerai watch...they might get major sticker shock, though!

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KingSmono said:
Oooo...that leads me to something else though! Maybe a really nice lighter!! Anyone know anything about top of the line lighters??

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Caran D' Ache, makes the best lighters in the world, IMO. S.T. Dupont comes in second; Davidoff could arguably fit in here, but they are made by Dupont. Dunhill comes in last place, because they haven't come up with a new design in years.

yea, i would have suggested the lochsa, but if your parents bought it for your 21st birthday, it wouldn't be ready until your 23rd /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

How about a Piaget ?