To buy a knife as a Christmas gift for my DH?

Peridotty · 2020-12-11T07:07:47+00:00

My DH doesn’t really want anything for Christmas but I know that he would be thrilled with a fancy Japanese kitchen knife. Should I get one or is it a bit weird/ bad vibes to give someone a knife for Christmas?

Nuie · 11/12/2020 07:08

So long as he “pays” you for it (he has to give you 1p) then it’s fine! All bad vibes gone.

CutToChase · 11/12/2020 07:09

A japanese kitchen knife? Is this a thing?! /rushes off to Google

Anyway if it's what he wants then it's what he wants. Do it.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 11/12/2020 07:09

I've bought mine a filetting knife. It was on his ideas list and I didn't think anything of it.

Finfintytint · 11/12/2020 07:09

Superstition says it will bring bad luck so you need to add a penny to the gift apparently

Poppins2016 · 11/12/2020 07:10

My DH asked for a fancy kitchen knife for his birthday, so that's what he got! I don't think it's weird as long as the recipient would appreciate it.

Europilgrim · 11/12/2020 07:10

Yes, agree with Nuie. He has to pay you!

Peasbewithyou · 11/12/2020 07:12

Ha ha, yes of course it’s fine. If you’re superstitious get him to “pay” for it as pp said!

MaskingForIt · 11/12/2020 07:16

Those of low IQ think that giving a bladed object (knife/scissors) “severs the bond” between you, and that the recipient should “pay” the giver a small sum such that the gift has been bought not given.

Everyone else with a brain just gives it as a gift.

Twotinydictators · 11/12/2020 07:16

I got DH one for Christmas...wasn't aware there was any superstition about it!

skankingpiglet · 11/12/2020 07:18

I got a hori hori (gardening) knife for my birthday - I love it! If it is the kind of thing he'd use and he enjoys cooking, then it's a good gift.

JiltedJohnsJulie · 11/12/2020 07:22

I'd get it. My DH loves woodwork and has been hankering after a certain saw for a long time. It's not the sort of thing I'd usually buy but I know he really wants it and will love using it.

Nuie · 11/12/2020 07:25

@MaskingForIt

Those of low IQ think that giving a bladed object (knife/scissors) “severs the bond” between you, and that the recipient should “pay” the giver a small sum such that the gift has been bought not given.

Everyone else with a brain just gives it as a gift.

Lol @MaskingForIt who pissed on your cornflakes this morning? Honestly who wakes up and at 07:18 and starts telling people they are of low IQ because they participate in a little bit of harmless superstition. I pity you and your silly crossness.

Of course it’s daft but such acts come from a historical context, I assume from a time when the giving of knives would have been considered a threatening act. Passing over of 1p now is just funny. My mother invariably is the one who gifts me knives and whenever she does we have a solemn but wry smiled handing over of the 1p.

doistayordoigo · 11/12/2020 07:34

I once bought my grandad a bag of compost for Christmas...it was what he wanted, he was thrilled. I think whether it's a good gift or not depends entirely on the recipient, if he'd like a knife then it's a good gift.

KnitsAndGiggles · 11/12/2020 07:37

@MaskingForIt

Those of low IQ think that giving a bladed object (knife/scissors) “severs the bond” between you, and that the recipient should “pay” the giver a small sum such that the gift has been bought not given.

Everyone else with a brain just gives it as a gift.

Oh aren't you the superior one.

TeaMeBasil · 11/12/2020 07:55

I've done this a couple of times now (we have a good Japanese knife collection slowly building! ) and he's not paid me 1p and I report no bad luck!

However, the random piles of small change he leaves EVERYWHERE may be seen as payment as I'm the one who clears them up (I diligently tidy them away in the Coop self service till and come home with monster munch).

Phwooooar · 11/12/2020 07:59

@TeaMeBasil - ohhhhhhhhh now you’ve mentioned Monster Munch and it’s only 07.58. What flavour? Pickled onion??

Europilgrim · 11/12/2020 08:44

@maskingforit Of course those of really low IQ are unable to read between the lines and think disparaging others makes them seem more intelligent.

OfTheNight · 11/12/2020 08:48

I bought DP some lovely knives last Christmas. He loves cooking and he uses them nearly every day. I think it’s a nice gift. Never heard of the penny thing, so I didn’t do that.

Agingdisgracefully · 11/12/2020 08:49

I've bought my husband a knife for Xmas. Won't be giving or,asking for the 1p though. I've reckless me!

onelostsoulswimminginafishbowl · 11/12/2020 08:52

I've bought dp a Japanese bread knife for Christmas. It was eye wateringly expensive, but it was what he wanted!

SnowDogFarts · 11/12/2020 08:53

I would love something like this as a gift. If you know he'd like and appreciate it then buy him it. It's better to get something you'd want and enjoy.

Gobbycop · 11/12/2020 08:56

Not at all, it's a tool to do a job.

Plus it's also a nicely crafted piece of art.

It's a good present.

adogisforlife91 · 11/12/2020 08:59

I think it's a brilliant idea. It's in the back of my head for DP one year. He doesn't even cook but he does think those sorts of things are really cool (bit nerdy) and I think they are absolutely beautiful. I had NO idea about the superstition though

LooseMooseHoose · 11/12/2020 09:00

It's a great gift. There are some beautiful knives out there.

Does he have any other Japanese knives? If not, then perhaps also consider a Japanese knife sharpener. Doesn't need to be expensive. But Japanese knives are sharpened at a different angle to other knives, so (unless you use a steel) you will blunt it using a European knife sharpener.

TheBumbleNums · 11/12/2020 09:02

Funnily enough from watching professional master chef the other day I commented to DH that I’d love a proper professional chefs knife and I would be delighted if I got one for Christmas