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faux pas? Knives a wedding gift?

partgypsy

partgypsy

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I know a couple who is getting married and I looked on their registry and got them a set of steak knives because they looked good and was in my price range. When I mentioned this to my family my sister chastized me and said that was a terrible gift. I looked it up and it does say giving knives is not supposed to be given as wedding gift. I didn't know this. Another couple I've known me and ex got them a really nice set of cutting knives with knife block for their wedding (it was also on their registry) and they loved it (and are still together). I like giving useful gifts and I don't think I can recall the gift at this point. How terrible is what I did?
 
I would most certainly gift a set of knives to newlyweds....probably not to a couple that has been married 20 years though :lol:
 
Karl_K said:
If it was on the registry it was something they needed.
I would not worry about it at all.
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+1 that's my thought too!

DK :))
 
Huh.
I would happy to get knives, they cost a mint for quality. You can say they're for cutting through the bulls__. I'd probably take a gag photo with DH in the dress to say thanks.
YadaYadaYada said:
I would most certainly gift a set of knives to newlyweds....probably not to a couple that has been married 20 years though :lol:
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Oooh, I dunno, it's been 20 and I'd love a new giant knife to brandish randomly and menacingly.
Ya know, all subtle like(see, I know people fancy britches, remember it :lol:)
 
I would love a knife set! Wedding, anniversary, you name it. Especially if they had it on a registry, I wouldn't worry.

I know there is a culture where it is seen as a bad thing to give anything sharp, but I can't remember which one right now.
 
I’ve never heard of this knife superstition. It’s definitely not a common knowledge thing.

If they registered for it they must want it right?
 
@ItsMainelyYou...too funny! I think of that scene in The Shining when you posted that!

@partgypsy in all seriousness if they put it on the registry then it’s a perfect gift because you know they want it. Plus they will use them daily for years and years. You did good, don’t fret!
 
HI:

They asked for it--voila!

FWIW--the Henckels steak knives I received 35 years ago, get almost daily use! Gorgeous and practical!!

cheers--Sharon
 
I just sent some knives and a knife block to my son's fiance's parents for Christmas. According to son's fiancee, her parents knives are all crap. They were very happy to get them. So if knives are on the registry for this couple then they're fine. Personally I do the gift-giving for a shower and give money at the wedding.
 
I've given knives as wedding gifts multiple times. I think they're a wonderful gift, because they're an everyday use item (or can be, depending on the style). One of the nicest gifts I ever gave was a set of Laguiole steak knives with beautiful juniper wood inlay handles and a matching cheese knife set. Really wanted to keep them for myself. :/
 
Whew! I didn't know that before I picked it out, and I'd rather give something that gets long term use than towels or a salad spinner but that's just me! Glad to hear it's not a big deal. And one of the reasons was I bought myself new set of steak knives, and thought to myself why didn't I do that earlier? I even use them for food prep like to cut vegetables when I don't want to use my humongus kitchen knife.
 
Superstitions and traditions depend so much on one's background... what's bad form here doesn't mean a thing there... I'd be inclined to follow @Karl_K ...if it's on the list, they wanted it and I'll be happy to receive it!
 
Huh. I would've loved a good set of knives lol. I think you sent a good present! If it was on their registry it was probably something they wanted :)
 
It’s a great gift.
 
The very best wedding gift we were given was a good kitchen knife. It was a surprise, we didn't have a registry. I use it every single day for cooking more than 10 years later. Amazing gift IMO.
 
They want them.
You give them.

Everyone's happy.
Sorry, sis.
 
If the couple registered for them, then it was what they wanted... so a perfect gift. We registered for and received knives, and we still use them weekly.
 
I would usually think of knives as more of a shower gift, and would choose more "elegant" (for lack of a better term) items for the wedding, such as china or crystal. However, those items aren't as popular as there were when I was getting married. If the item is on the registry, then it's clearly something the couple wants, of course it's an appropriate gift.
 
Adding to the chorus. They registered for knives so it's perfectly ok.

If people are superstitious about such things, "sell" them the knives for a nickel (or whatever the local equivalent tiny amount of cash is) to counter any unintentional ill wish.
 
I'm in the group that says "if its on the registry, they obviously are asking for it so get it"

knives can be expensive.my last set of knives cost more than my smallest pair of diamond studs, which isn't exactly that small. Good knives will get used.
 
I too would love knifes
Great choice.
 
Yes, I have heard this superstition... a wise old family friend gives quality knives and tapes a penny to them near the tip to counteract that bad mojo! Good knives are GREAT gifts!
 
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