Gift Sets For Every Dad: Father's Day 2024

If you’re struggling to find a great gift for your Dad this Father’s Day, you’re not alone.

It’s always tricky to find a gift that he will actually enjoy and use, but doesn’t already have. Luckily for you, we’ve put together a tool gift guide, so your dad will get a great gift this year, no matter what he’s into.

With that said let’s kick things off!

Woodworkers are notoriously choosy about what tools they outfit their shop with. Buying tools for them often proves challenging if you don’t specifically know what they’re looking for. Woodworkers also frequently enjoy picking out their own tools, so buying for them can be a real minefield. One thing that woodworkers can rarely have enough of is clamps.

One-handed trigger clamps are a great choice to fill out the clamp collection in Dad's shop. They have more clamping force than competitors, larger pads to protect the lumber and remove easily for cleaning, and an enhanced range for clamping and spreading so clamping common dimensions is easier. The Spec Ops brand also gives back a portion of every purchase to veteran philanthropy organizations, so Dad can feel good about the gift, especially if he is a vet himself!

We're known for our frame-to-finish carpentry tools, but we also have sets of nut drivers in both metric and standard sizes.

Our nut drivers use the same alloy and ergonomic grip as our screwdrivers, so they're just as durable and easy to apply ample torque to. Our nut drivers come with their own attractive case, so Dad's garage or truck can stay organized.

If dad is in the trades, chances are good he has tools he likes already. That makes buying him new tools that he doesn’t already have a little challenging. Getting him the same tool to replace the one he broke or has worn out is useful, but far from a glamorous gift.

A great alternative is a Spec Ops Tools Torpedo Level. This tool is great for plumbing, electrical, and almost anyone else. It has industry-leading accuracy and a durable, die-cast aluminum body. It adheres to conduit or other ferrous surfaces with rare-earth magnets and has our patented Tourniquet™ Bungee Attachment System for holding on to lumber, PVC, aluminum, or any other materials you can think of.

Even if your Dad already has a bunch of levels — he doesn't have a level that can hold itself to any material he might be plumbing or leveling, if he doesn't have a Spec Ops Tools level.

If your dad is always doing carpentry fixes around the house, or if he actually makes his living that way, we have you covered.

The Spec Ops Tools 16 oz. Steel Hammer with Soft Mallet Cap is a great option for finish carpentry and general nailing applications. It drives way above its weight class and feels great in the hand with a vibration-reducing grip. The Santoprene™ soft mallet cap also adds the utility of a soft mallet or dead blow without having to carry another tool, so you can use this hammer for non-marring, finished applications.

If Dad works in basements or outdoors into the evening hours, the gift of a little illumination can go a long way! The Spec Ops 280 Lumen Headlamp is an excellent choice for a Dad who needs you to lighten his day.

This headlamp has an adjustable, comfortable head strap and multiple modes to preserve the battery or illuminate the environment maximally. The lamp is also removable from the head harness via a magnetic backing and can be adhered to metal surfaces to keep it fixed while he works. This is a good fix if Dad spends his days inspecting boilers or even if he just has to relight the water heater occasionally.

If Dad spends his days crunching numbers and taming spreadsheets, we have something for him too. The Spec Ops EDC Pocket Knife might be the perfect addition to his loadout at the office.

With durable D2 steel and a snappy assisted opening, it’s up to challenging tasks. At 2.8” it won’t be out of place in an office setting or overburden his dress pants pockets. This knife can handle slicing open boxes or hard, outdoor use. The attractive scales and sleek profile means it will add style while adding utility to Dad’s everyday carry.

Some dads make it a point of pride that they don’t treat their tools gently. Some dads are just a little bit clumsy and have a habit of dropping things on occasion. Both of these dads could benefit by receiving an Elite Series Tape Measure from Spec Ops Tools.

This tape has the highest drop test in the category, by a lot, so you know it’s tough! Being durable isn’t the only thing it’s good for. This tape has 12 feet of “NO BS” standout, so it's great for measuring sheet goods. It has double-sided printing, a hyper nylon coating, and 6” of tape plate armor for the highest wear section of the tape. This thing is high quality and Tough with a capital T!

If Dad is the type of guy who plans for every eventuality and is always properly equipped for whatever comes up, we have an idea we think he’ll like. Spec Ops Tools carries a variety of tool sets that provide multiple tools users can tackle all kinds of jobs and projects.

One of our favorites is the pry bar multi-pack, which has a 10” cat's paw, a 15" flat pry bar, and a 30" wrecking bar.

SOT is known for their useful, durable bars, so this is a great pack for those who do it all. Finish work, carpentry, and demolition are all covered well by this lineup of bars. Even the most discerning dad will want to bring these bars into his rotation for the tools he breaks out in any circumstance!