That is very nice.I am sure they will love it.
Hard to say about adding the date..looks good as is.
I would definitely say no to burning the date into it.
The stand and or hanger is a good idea.
The bonus is you made this in the dark lol.
I faced my saw toward a window and after mega projects, I
discovered I couldn't see the blade.Reversed it with window behind me
and it is like night and day...