Gifts for veterans: the flag wallet and the pen he'll carry every day
Written by the team at Everyman. We carry PROOF wallets and make the Grafton, and we tell you where each one falls short.
The short answer
Give him something he will carry every day, not something that sits on a shelf. Our pick is the Engraved American Flag PROOF Wallet: an aluminum frame engraved with the flag, real leather, from $145. Add a Military Super Matte Grafton Pen and the pen is $49.
- Best overall: Engraved American Flag PROOF Wallet, The Founder ($145). Engraved to order, ships the next business day.
- If he would fly the rattlesnake: Gadsden Flag PROOF Wallet, from $145.
- The pen to go with it: Military Super Matte Grafton Pen, $64, or $49 with a flag wallet through December 31.
Our pick for a veteran
Engraved American Flag PROOF Wallet
From $145
"This will be the last wallet I will ever have to buy." PROOF owner
Shop the American Flag wallet Gadsden Flag, from $145The picks side by side
| Gift | Price | What it is | Size | Where it falls short |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Flag PROOF Wallet | $145 to $315 by style | Aluminum frame engraved with the American flag, leather or nylon strap, RFID-blocking | 3.75 x 2.25 in, about 0.5 in thick; 25 cards, 20 bills | Takes a week to get used to; bills fold to fit |
| Gadsden Flag PROOF Wallet | $145 to $365 by style | The same wallet, engraved with the Gadsden rattlesnake | 3.75 x 2.25 in, about 0.5 in thick; 25 cards, 20 bills | A specific message; know your man |
| Military Super Matte Grafton Pen | $64 ($49 with a flag wallet to Dec 31) | 6061-T6 aluminum, non-reflective finish, bolted clip, takes a Pilot G2 | 145mm, 11mm across, 0.9 oz | Full size, not a pocket mini |
| Original Grafton in Military | $54 | 6061-T6 aluminum, clip held by two hex-head screws, takes a Pilot G2 | 145mm, 11mm across, 0.9 oz | Standard anodized finish, not Super Matte |
| Military Super Matte Mini Twist | $64 | The compact Grafton, twist action, won't open in a pocket | 130mm, 11mm across, 1 oz | Does not take a Pilot G2 |
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The gifts, one by one
Engraved American Flag PROOF Wallet
PROOF was built by veterans, and this is the wallet they engraved with the flag. The frame is aerospace-grade aluminum. The strap is real leather on most styles, and the bolts are the kind you tighten yourself, with the stainless steel PROOF multi-tool that comes in the box.
It holds one card or 25, plus up to 20 bills, and it blocks RFID. It measures 3.75 by 2.25 inches and runs about half an inch thick, depending on what you load. That is front-pocket size, which is the point. He stops sitting on a fat wallet.
There are 12 styles, from $145 to $315. Start with The Founder at $145, in top grain leather. The Executive, The Foreman, The Oracle, The Survivor and The Sentinel are $145 too. Each one is engraved to order and ships the next business day, with free US shipping.
What PROOF owners say, in their words:
"I'm a veteran supporting a veteran owned business."PROOF owner
"High speed low drag great piece of gear, as we say in the Corps."PROOF owner
"Very well made. Holds cash and cards very securely, unlike the 'trigger' style wallets."PROOF owner
Where it falls short: it takes a little getting used to. The strap is snug at first, and a man who has carried a back-pocket wallet for thirty years will pat that pocket in a panic for the first week. Bills fold to fit. And this wallet is new this fall, so it has no reviews on our site yet.
Gadsden Flag PROOF Wallet
Same wallet, same specs, different flag. In 1775 Christopher Gadsden put a coiled rattlesnake over four words: don't tread on me. It was a warning, not a threat, and it has been tied to America's earliest naval tradition ever since.
Who it's for: the man who doesn't go looking for trouble but has never needed anyone else to protect what's his. Styles start at $145 for The Founder and run to $365 for The Monarch in python leather.
Where it falls short: it says something specific. If you know he would fly that flag, this is his wallet. If you are not sure, the American Flag wallet is the safer gift. The Monarch and The Everglade can't ship to California.
Shop the Gadsden Flag wallet, from $145
Military Super Matte Grafton Pen
A wallet he carries every day deserves a pen that keeps up with it. The Military Super Matte Grafton is 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum in a subdued, non-reflective finish. It is 145mm long, 11mm across and 0.9 oz, with a heavy-duty clip bolted on and a deep groove grip. It takes a full-size Pilot G2.
Men notice the feel first. In our own reviews, the way the Grafton sits in the hand is the thing owners bring up most, ahead of looks and ahead of how long it lasts.
It is $64, or $49 when he gets it with a flag wallet, through December 31. If he carries light, the Military Super Matte Mini Twist (130mm, 1 oz) and Mini (125mm, 0.8 oz) are $64. Neither takes a G2.
What Grafton owners say, in their words:
"Solid premium feel without being too heavy."Grafton owner
"I'll never have to buy another pen, just the refills."Grafton owner
"The response was 'wow, this is so nice' when I gifted this pen."Grafton owner
Where it falls short: it is a full-size pen. For a man who lives in jeans and carries little, the Mini Twist is the better pocket pen. And the finish is quiet on purpose. If he wants color, this isn't it.
Original Grafton in Military
The Original Grafton is rated 4.8 stars across 922 reviews on our site. In Military it is the same 5.7-inch, 0.9 oz pen, 11mm across, with the clip held by two hex-head screws so it stays put on a shirt pocket or a notebook spine. It takes a Pilot G2, Parker, Fisher Space Pen or Monteverde refill.
It is $54.
Where it falls short: it has the standard anodized finish, not Super Matte. The $49 price with a flag wallet applies only to the Super Matte pens.
Shop the Original Grafton in Military, $54
How to choose a gift for a veteran
Pick something he will carry. A plaque goes on a wall. A wallet and a pen go with him every day.
Know his flag. The American flag is the safe, right choice for almost any man who served. The Gadsden rattlesnake is for the man you already know would pick it himself.
Match the pair. The Founder in the American flag ($145) with a Military Super Matte Grafton ($49 with the wallet) comes to $194. That is a real gift, and it reads as one.
Mind the date. The wallets are engraved to order and ship the next business day. For Christmas, order the wallets by Tuesday, December 15 for delivery in the continental US.
If he served, tell him about GovX. Verified military and veterans can use our GovX ID program.
No expiry. No registration. No fine print. If his Grafton ever fails, tell us and we'll fix it or replace it, for as long as he owns it.
"In 10 years you will still be loving it." Grafton owner
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for a veteran?
Something he will use every day. Our pick is the Engraved American Flag PROOF Wallet, from $145, with a Military Super Matte Grafton Pen, which is $49 when you buy it with a flag wallet.
Who makes the flag wallets?
PROOF, a company built by veterans. Everyman carries them. Each wallet is engraved to order and ships the next business day, with free US shipping.
How many cards does the PROOF flag wallet hold?
From one card up to 25, plus up to 20 bills. It measures 3.75 by 2.25 inches and is about half an inch thick, depending on how much you carry. It blocks RFID.
What is the Service Set?
A flag PROOF wallet with a Military or OD Green Super Matte Grafton Pen. Buy the Engraved American Flag or Gadsden Flag PROOF Wallet and the pen is $49 instead of $64, through December 31.
Will a flag wallet arrive in time for Christmas?
Order by Tuesday, December 15 for Christmas delivery in the continental US.
What if the Grafton ever fails?
No expiry, no registration, no fine print. If it ever fails, tell us and we'll fix it or replace it, for as long as you own it.
The Service Set