Tkroenlein Photo Gallery

[tkroenlein]

you're "trying to work these hidden tang knives out" it looks to me like you've succeeded - i like it !

Thanks. They're not easy for me. I feel like there's a fundamental piece of guard fitting that I must be missing. I don't mind tedium but I feel like the process (once I figure it out) needs to be executable to a known degree of consistency. If that makes sense. This one was better than the last. Hopefully the next is better than this one.

 

[tkroenlein]

Been a bit busy getting ready for spring and hiding from 'rona. But I managed to translate an image I've had in my head awhile for an edc knife. I named it Grubworm.

 

[opaul]

Nice work on all of them. I really like the vintage micarta scales!

 

[tkroenlein]

I have been doing a lot of "pattern" development this spring. I'm trying to answer the question of "what kind of knife maker am I?" (Besides not very good.) While I don't really want to pigeon hole myself into any very specific type of construction or purpose, I do want to be able to clearly define what I offer.

Here is what I'm calling a camp-crafter. Just shy of 5" on the cutting edge. Let me know what you think.

 

[Bruce McLeish]

I like it. Nice, simple, clean lines. A workman like approach. I REALLY like it.

 

[Sean Jones]

I concur with Bruce. Nicely done.

 

[Dennis Morland]

Agreed! Nice looking sheath, too.

 

[tkroenlein]

New pattern I think I'm getting worked out. 4" bushcrafter, this one for my youngest daughter.

 

[tkroenlein]

A little piece of Koa that was too big to throw away.

 

[tkroenlein]

This one is way different for me. Friend asked me for a front pocket carry EDC, left side carry, sticks up so high from the pocket, textured handle, finger hook, thumb ramp...I'm thinking, bro, it's only 6" long. Turned out pretty good considering. First use of the Ulti-Clip...love it.

 

[tkroenlein]

OD and BO Grubworm. Getting a good response from this pattern.

 

[Sean Jones]

Nice work! The pocket carry sheath is quite cool as well.

 

[tkroenlein]

I'm pretty sure I won't be accused of a culinary knife maker, but I made a few for my #1 bud and first cousin. 52100, African Blackwood over white G10. A 9" western chef, convex ground, a 6" boning knife, and a paring knife to his requested pattern. Typical garbage photography included at no charge.

 

[Johan Nel]

I'm pretty sure I won't be accused of a culinary knife maker, but I made a few for my #1 bud and first cousin. 52100, African Blackwood over white G10. A 9" western chef, convex ground, a 6" boning knife, and a paring knife to his requested pattern. Typical garbage photography included at no charge.
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..or a carpenter, and yet there it is. All in one package. Great work!

 

[tkroenlein]

Latest bushcrafter.

 

[Randy Lucius]

A bunch of good looking well made knives!! Nice work. Give ol' skip a belly rub for me.

 

[tkroenlein]

Ol' Skip making sure no horse flies sneak up behind me.

 

[tkroenlein]

P-U-R-P-L-E & Y-E-L-L-A

 

[tkroenlein]

Been doing lots of these bushcrafters lately.

 

[Alden Cole]

Are those really thick liners, or are they two colors of micarta on top of each other? They look good.