~$30
Beginner Whittling Kit
A quiet, sit-down hobby that only needs a chair and good light, with small figures to give away at the end.
Woodworkers & DIYersArtists & Craftersexperience
Rechargeable Keychain Flashlight
~$18 typical price
A tiny USB-rechargeable LED flashlight that clips onto a key ring.
Why it makes a great gift
Small enough to forget about until the power goes out or something drops under the car seat.
Similar gift ideas
~$30
Classic Folding Pocket Knife
A simple tool that gets carried for decades and often ends up handed down.
Hikers & CampersWoodworkers & DIYerspractical
~$15
Credit Card Size Pocket Multi-Tool
A useful, flat gadget that fits a stocking and then lives in a wallet or glove box.
Hikers & CampersWoodworkers & DIYerspractical
~$35
Spoon Carving Knife Kit
Green-wood carving needs no shop, so it suits a curious beginner on a porch as well as a woodworker after a quieter project.
Woodworkers & DIYersArtists & Craftersexperience