10 Original Father's Day Gifts

Ties suck. So do golf balls. Would you want that crap? Here are some choices, all between $15 and $150, that are befitting for the man who created a swell guy like yourself.

FireSteel – ($16)

Flint is for cavemen and losers. FireSteel is the 21^st century way to make flames, and if your old man is any kind of outdoorsman, he’ll appreciate the ability to make a fan of 3000° sparks at the flick of his wrist. Hell, with this little tool we’re betting you could build a bonfire underwater.

Brugo – ($20)

Black coffee is what gets us through the day. But no one wants to scald their tongue on coffee brewed in the interior of the sun or wait and drink their pick-me-up ice cold. Brugo solves the problem with a clever chamber that cools java sip by sip so not only does it stay hot, it’s immediately cool enough to drink

The Spider – ($90)

For the pool shark or wanna-be pool shark in all guys, this awesome gadget is like a video game cheat for real life. It can tell you where to aim to sink the next ball, where the cue will travel afterwards and help your pop refine his game to perfection.

A Decent Shave – ($50)

Even if dad isn’t the frou-frou type, he’ll appreciate the old-world charm of the Art of Shaving and the love and care only a gruff barber can provide. A few years ago it was a New York boutique, now with nearly 30 stores across the country this small luxury is available for practically everyone.

FlyTech DC DragonFly - ($50)

Remote controlled flying things are fun and this electronic dragonfly is the best of its kind. This baby can dive, glide and is remarkably durable for weighing next to nothing. Sure, you could get it for your ten-year-old brother too, but trust us, this thing is a blast for pilots in training or people who like to piss off the neighbor’s dog.