Valentines Day is something that guys think way more about what to give then what to receive. Heart shaped gifts and flowers aren't typically high on most guys list but there are lots of things that can show him you care. Here are the gifts that show you love him in a language guys can really understand -- the gifts he really want to get.
2012 Valentines Day Gifts For HIM
Everyone Loves a Classic(01 of10)
With a line of iconic t-shirts from the 70's & 80's like this classic "Surf Ohio" design created by Ron Kaplan, Homage lets you reach into the past and give your man a beloved piece of his childhood. $28
Labor of Love(02 of10)
Your man works hard and this bag will make him love going to work. A splurge item for sure -- but he got you those diamond earrings didn't he? Well, return the favor. Hard Graft makes beautifully crafted unique items that ooze masculinity. $500
Key to Your Heart(03 of10)
Sure he has a key to your heart -- but it never hurts to have a key to a pair of handcuffs! This zipper pull handcuff key is equal parts James Bond and playful Valentines Day fun when paired with a set of handcuffs. $8.95 from the Lock & Pick
Warm His Heart & Keep Him Warm(04 of10)
Definitely not like the one Grandma knitted for him. The Special Service Sweater packs enough style so he can go straight to a client meeting from a job site without having to pull a Clark Kent in the car. From Triple Aught Design. $235
Dagger to The Heart (05 of10)
Giving a hatchet to a lover may seem a bit off-beat but nothing says "I love you and I trust you" like handing someone a sharp object. Used for chopping wood this well-designed tool is an elegant reminder of the the simple things in life. $69
Because Money Can't Buy Happiness(06 of10)
What is it with guys and wallets? Most men walk around with sorry looking beat-up specimens...or worse a rubber band or paper clip. Give a gift your guy will actually use and definitely needs. This collection of wallets from Jack Spade feature images from classic postcards.
He Loves His Team(07 of10)
Valentines Day is all about love and giving him a pair of cufflinks made from a piece of the actual stadium of his favorite team is something he will definitely appreciate. From Uncommon Goods$170
Make Him Want to Take Long Walks on the Beach (08 of10)
He will yearn for romantic walks on the beach with these sandals. Yes you really "get him" so give him these bottle opener flip-flops. As close to a "can't-miss" gift as you can give. From Reef $50.
The Romantic Spark Occasionally Needs A Little Something to Get Going in The Morning(09 of10)
And this Hario Cold Water coffee Dripper makes it happen. You surely make his heart flutter and the caffeine doesn't hurt either. A favorite among coffee lovers who appreciate it's good looks and smooth brew $265.
The Stomach Is The Way to His Heart(10 of10)
The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating is a certified "foodie" classic. In it, Fergus Henderson -- whose London restaurant, St. John, is a world-renowned destination for people who love to eat "on the wild side" -- presents the recipes that have marked him out as one of the most innovative, yet traditional, chefs. From Amazon. $12.95