5 Inventive Gifts for Dad From Northeast Ohio Vendors

When it comes to gift-giving, dads and father figures are typically easy to please. Most of them like the same things, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve something special. The local scene has plenty of gadgets and trinkets to show the men in your life how much you appreciate them. Shop out of the box this Father’s Day, and get a gift he won’t expect.

Guardian PVC Bottle Opener at Cleveland Clothing Co.

No need for another T-shirt when all you need to show city spirit is a bar utensil. This subtly stylish bottle opener dons the iconic Guardian of Traffic, which overlooks the stadiums and skyscrapers that we love most. It’s functional for canned drinks of any kind, and a magnetic back makes it easy to find — a perfect prize for the front of the fridge. $15, Various locations, cleclothingco.com

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The Gordon Money Clip Wallet at FOUNT

Wallets are easy to lose, so why make them more complicated than they need to be? This choice is the perfect pocket size with an attractive aniline leather finish. Inside, you’ll find six card slots and a sturdy cash clip to keep dad’s dough protected. Up the ante with a monogram of your choice to make it a truly special gift. $118-$140, Orange: 400 Park Ave., Suite 184, 440-773-5844; Westlake: 235 Main St., 216-855-8751, fountleather.com 

Meat Bundles at Duma Meats

Whether dad likes pork, chicken, beef or all of the above, this local butcher offers a package tailored exactly to his barbecue needs. Want it all? Get the mixed bundle ($123-$279), available in multiple sizes with a generous portion of fresh sirloin patties, smoked bacon, frying chicken, pork sausage and more. $69.75-$329, Mogadore: 857 Randolph Road, 330-628-3438; Hartville: 1289 Edison St. NW, 330-587-2074, dumameats.com 

Orient Bambino 38mm Watch at Teddy Baldassare

This high-end watch has simple lines to represent numerals for a sleek, less cluttered design. The beige dial with blue hands gives the model an antiqued feel, and it offers further functionality with a water-resistant seal and a date wheel that displays the day of the month. A brown leather band cements a rich look at a reasonable price. $270, 218 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, 216-208-6736, teddybaldassarre.com 

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Great Lakes in 50 Maps By Alex B. Hill, Belt Publishing 

History buffs and geography geniuses, rejoice. Dad’s next coffee-table read is here. For those interested in the intricacies of the Great Lakes region, one of local press Belt Publishing’s newest titles is a collection of maps that examine the land and culture that surrounds these bodies of water, including fun facts and ridiculous lore. $26, beltpublishing.com

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