Buying gifts for men is a discipline in itself. When asked “What would you like?”, they usually say “Nothing, I have everything.” And the shower gel set from last year is still sitting in the cupboard in its original packaging. What almost always goes down well instead: things they use every day that also happen to look good. Here are our olive wood gifts for men, sorted by the type of man you want to buy for.
For beard wearers and wet shavers
Anyone who still takes the time to shave in the morning will appreciate tools that do justice to this ritual. The CLASSIC shaving set is our most extensive shaving gift: a stand on an olive wood base, a safety razor with an olive wood handle (compatible with Mach3 blades), a SIR GEORGE shaving brush made of badger hair, and a bowl for shaving cream. That’s everything you need for a classic wet shave.
A little smaller and more modern is the DESIGN PLUS shaving set. Here you can choose: a porcelain bowl or a metal tin, badger hair or vegan synthetic hair. How to use a brush and safety razor properly is explained in our wet shaving guide.
For the barbecue fan
He already has a barbecue, and his favorite sauce too. What’s often missing is a board large enough for a whole tomahawk steak. The large rustic cutting board with juice groove is 40 to 44 cm long, catches the meat juices, and can be carried directly from the barbecue to the table by its bottle opener handle.
If you want everything at once, go for the Grill Master package: cutting board, 50 cm barbecue tongs, bottle opener, mortar for making your own rubs, and one kilo of olive wood smoking chips—all together cheaper than buying them individually. More ideas can be found in our article Gifts for barbecue fans.
For the home cook
Good knives are rarely lying around in a home cook’s drawer. The magnetic TOWER knife block holds up to four knives with blades up to 25 cm long on strong magnets, keeping the blades free and sharp. A large olive wood cutting board is the perfect addition—the dense wood protects the blades, and every board has a different grain.
For the desk
For colleagues, bosses, or the man who spends a lot of time working from home: the HENRI ballpoint pen made from Italian olive wood comes with a smartphone stylus and in a velvet case, so it’s ready to give as a gift. The business card holder with steel ball holds 50 to 60 cards and looks good on any counter. You can find more ideas under Gifts for the office.
For wine lovers and gourmets
The rustic olive wood wine cooler is made from a naturally grown section of a log. Wood insulates, so a pre-chilled bottle stays cool longer, and there are no water rings on the table. During Advent, the cannonball nutcracker is a little spectacle: lift the ball, drop it, and the nut pops open—while the kernels remain intact.
Small gifts under 20 euros
For Secret Santa, Advent calendars, or as a little extra: the Big Boy bottle opener fits comfortably in the hand, the olive wood mortar is ideal for freshly crushed pepper, and the olive wood smoking chips give the next barbecue a mild, Mediterranean aroma. You can find everything under 20 € directly on our Christmas page.
What to consider when giving a gift
Olive wood is a natural material. Every piece has its own grain and looks slightly different from the photos—that’s exactly what makes it personal. Wood should not go in the dishwasher: wash it by hand, dry it, and occasionally rub it with a little cooking oil. Our care instructions explain exactly how to do this.
We ship from Germany, and shipping within Germany and to Austria is free from 60 € upwards. You can find pre-assembled gifts in our gift packages, with all ideas for the festive season on the olive wood Christmas gifts page. And for the women in the family, we have ideas in our article Gifts for women made from olive wood.