6 Daddy's Day Presents That Aren't Stuff

This Father's Day, you don't need to buy more things for Dad. It's likely that he won't want another multitool, tie, or mug. Give him something he'll use, rather than giving him a useless item that will end up in his drawer. Instead, give him a service or experience that makes his life easier, more pleasant, or sharper.Here are six gifts that your grandfather might appreciate. As an added bonus, you can pick them up at the last moment.

1. Professional Car Detailing

Your car interior will take a beating if you have kids. The interior of your car gets scuffed from the kids' feet, and it becomes a graveyard for crumbs and unfinished snacks. Climbing into a newly detailed car is one of the most underrated joys in life. I have a professional detailing done a few times a year, and it has a great ROI. I've used a mobile detailer and recommend that you do the same when giving the service to Dad. They will arrive and restore the vehicle to like new condition right on the driveway.

2. Massage Professionals

If your father is a physical worker or spends most of his day hunched at a desk, then he can benefit from a massage. Consider giving Dad a massage certificate to a masseuse that specializes in sports. It's less fawn-foolish, but it also targets physical problems. Dad will feel better after a sports massage.

3. Knife Sharpening Service

The sharpening of knives is something dads put off for years, even though it can make a noticeable difference to your life. Gift Dad with a professional sharpening service. You can even get mobile sharpening services that come to your home and sharpen anything from pocket knives, kitchen knives, axes, to mower blades in your driveway. After the job is completed, Dad will enjoy everything from chopping wood to onions.

4. One-on-1 Skill Lessons

Have you ever heard your father say, "I have always wanted to learn _____" but never got around to doing it? A one-on-one session with a professional can help him make his dream a reality. There are many hands-on experiences available to suit any interest, whether it is a BBQ with a local Pitmaster, a fly-fishing lesson, a blacksmithing class, a tactical gun course or a basic woodenworking class.

5. A Barbershop Shave

A straight razor shave, complete with all the trimmings, is the male equivalent of a pedicure. The warm lather, the hot towel, and the hot towel on your skin are all part of a pedicure. . . Take it from me: the experience is so relaxing. It's a truly unique and memorable experience. Give Dad a gift certificate for a straight-razor shave in a local salon and he will feel like a million dollars.

6. Tickets for an Event

Is your dad a baseball fan? A diehard Springsteen guy? Buy him tickets for an event he will really enjoy. Then go along with him. Even when their children are grown, fathers still want to spend time with them.My dream would be to have my children get me backstage passes for a Killers concert. A dad can dream . . .Bonus: Although books are physical objects, they're also experiences. If you want to find a book for Dad who is interested in history, check out the nine suggestions below.

This article originally appeared on The Art of Manliness.