When choosing souvenirs for friends for a birthday, New Year, wedding or other holiday, you periodically wonder if it is possible to give knives? After all, this is a wonderful present for a man, and for a woman too. There is some prejudice against them. They say that if you give someone a knife, you will certainly quarrel with him. Naturally, not everyone believes in him, and they do it right. After all, superstitions are nothing more than a simple fiction, and people sometimes become their hostages.
They unwittingly, at the subconscious level, manipulate the facts so that they fit the picture that they created in their imagination, believing in one of them. So here. But if you still want to protect yourself, just in case, take a small fee from the person to whom you give the knife.
Is it possible to give knives for a wedding? Cutlery sets serve their owners for many years. It seems that thirty years ago it was such a tradition: to give spoons, forks and knives to newlyweds. Everyone has them in their pockets, in beautiful gift boxes. They are taken out on holidays and then removed again. And no one cursed.
Buthow to decide? Can I donate kitchen knives? As a rule, the hostesses choose them themselves. However, rarely does anyone buy expensive knives, usually they are a waste of money. And they are not worth saving. Therefore, a set of knives made of good steel, which would have everything you need, preferably with a self-sharpening point or with an attached sharpener - a very good gift, it will be very useful for the home. Just do not give them to a stranger, especially a woman, she may take this as a hint that she does not cook, or does it badly. This is where tact is needed.
But what is definitely impossible to say about: "You can't give knives" - it's about melee weapons. On blades, daggers, swords, checkers, daggers, this sign does not apply at all. Every man, even one who would not hurt a fly, wants to be the owner of such a thing. After all, it seems to emphasize his masculinity. They are usually sold in gift shops or men's shops. On the hilt, blade or handle, you can make a dedicatory inscription, it will look great.
To your question: “Is it possible to give tourist knives?” - answer: "It is possible." For example, if you and a friend have trampled far more than one pair of sneakers on mountain paths or on forest paths, you should not even think about it here: we are buying such a gift for his birthday. The choice must be made in favor of convenience, not high cost. The knife should ideally lie in the palm of your hand, be sharp, the case should be fastened to something, because the knife, like any small thing, tends to get lost in the mostwrong moment. You can be sure that any tourist will like such a gift. Only such a knife must either be chosen along with the birthday person, or leave a receipt from the store so that if anything, he can exchange it.
In a word, the question "Why don't they give knives?" We will consider it incorrect, because this is a great idea. Does the hero of the occasion believe in this superstition? Then let him just give you a ruble for his knife. Good luck!