John T’s Unique Gifts

So… My mom and I were in John T’s Unique Gifts this afternoon buying a machete for my little brother and I discovered that they have a wonderful selection of board games and puzzles and all kinds of other stuff! Yes, we were buying a machete but — in our defense — it was on his Christmas list. Well, the list item in question was specified as «sword (asian w/​sheath) and/​or machete» so don’t be quick to judge me. Or my mom.
Anywho…
John T’s Unique Gifts actually has a pretty good selection of swords (he just may get one for his birthday) and machetes (and knives and pocket knives for that matter). When we saw the machete that we were destined to bring home with us we knew it immediately from its name ‘Zombie Killer’ emblazoned down the side of the blade. (It’s 18.5 inches long with a 13.5 inch blade) The salesman helping us asked if the machete was for actual use or for show and totally didn’t judge us when we clarified that it was to be used, we just didn’t specify for WHAT. I wanted to take a picture of it to include in the review, but mom and I both felt that taking the machete out and photographing it in the food court of Valley Plaza MIGHT draw a bit of unwanted attention… Wouldn’t be prudent… I’ll post it as soon as we have a chance to take one at home.
There is a cigar and pipe section in the back, though you have to be 18 or over and be rung into a little glassed in back room. If you’re looking for Elvis, Betty Boop, or Star Wars themed items you’ll go ga-​ga in this store. Need a heavy duty metal water bottle with your team’s logo emblazoned on the side? This is your spot. Looking to set up your own poker game with high quality supplies? This is your poker headquarters.
Are you a board game fanatic? Does the thought of checkers, chess, go, po*ke*no, backgammon, Yahtzee, and the like get your motor running? Do you need, I mean NEED to play Risk in 10 different versions? Oh yeah, baby, come right on in. There was also quite a nice selection of puzzles and they just happened to be on sale.
I’m going to be honest. This was actually my first time in this store. I’d never been in before and just didn’t know how many different types of things they carried. I guess I can thank the machete — and my little brother by proxy — for letting me (and now YOU) in on the secret.
Come on in and check it out. How could you possibly lose?

this place is one other the best stores in the malls. they sell little novelties and have one of the best and most organized cigar selection anywhere in bakersfield. if you want something expensive they got the best there. their novelties always make me nastogic and bring on a sense of patriotism. love this store and it is a must every time i visit the mall

I like their selection of fine cigars in their HUGE walk-​in humidor. I found my favorite brand there (Arturo Fuentes) with a large selection of sizes to choose from.

This is a one of a kind small family owned business. They stock everything from fine cigars to knives, shaving gadgets, cigar boxes & much much more. Have recently been in there & the customer service was nothing less than exceptional. Really appreciate a business that takes time to make sure the customer is happy when they walk out! I will return. Located inside Valley Plaza Mall closed to middle.