The Verge’s 2023 Father’s Day Gift Guide

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The day to honor all things dad is fast approaching. Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18th, and if you haven’t yet thought of what to get for that special paternal figure in your life, we’re here to help.

Father’s Day is often riddled with cliché gifts that don’t get put to use, but for every “kiss the cook” apron or “world’s greatest dad” mug, there’s something unique and special you could get for dear old dad. Some of our gift ideas include outdoorsy stuff like a wood-cutting ax and a flannel-lined jacket, while others — including GuliKit’s drift-free Nintendo Switch controller and Pinecil’s soldering iron — are for the nerds and makers at heart.

We’ve got small gifts and showstoppers alike for those on a budget or anyone looking to knock their dad’s socks off. (And I’ll have you know that none of our recommendations are actual socks.) So take a look and get inspired to make this Father’s Day a memorable one.

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You gotta know when to hold ’em, when to fold ’em, and when to frame them on your wall. These eco-friendly playing cards don a slick, minimalist aesthetic with stylized illustrations of various national parks on the face cards. They’re great for any hiker who likes to occasionally shuffle up or anyone looking for some lovely wall decor.Price: $14

The Wager is the latest nonfiction thrill ride from David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Lost City of Z. It tells the harrowing voyage of the British vessel the HMS Wager, including its shipwreck off the coast of Brazil in 1741 and the murderous mutiny that followed — two events that should make for great film fodder when Martin Scorsese gets around to adapting it.Price: $16.99

Is dad a nonstop tinkerer? If so, Hoto’s electric screwdriver