1st Litter of A.P.B.T.'s...

Tom Krein · Apr 23, 2010

Just finished up the first litter of K9 A.P.B.T. pups... here are the pics.

Here is a shot of them right after I finished them up in the shop.

Exhibition grade desert Ironwood. This is probably the nicest piece of Ironwood I have ever used, and I've used some nice stuff over the years.

Here it is with a close up of the leather. Butch did a good job.

This Koa has some CRAZY figure!

Some really nice high contrast Ironwood.

Textured dark earth G-10.

Some canvas micarta...

Textured black G-10 with my Glock 20.

Textured Olive Drab G-10 and my Glock 20.

THANKS for all your support! These were a lot of fun to make and I'm really looking forward to your thoughts and input on them. Especially for those of you that will be handling/using them!

Tom

distorted · Apr 23, 2010

Very nice...can't wait to get mine in. Thanks for the effort Tom!

jonnymac44 · Apr 23, 2010

They look GREAT Tom:thumbup: Looking forward to seeing mine. I assume that the Desert Ironwood with mosaic pins at the top is going to Oldphysics? He said it was going to be overkill and he wasn't kiddin'!!

Thanks again,
Jonny

Tom Krein · Apr 23, 2010

jonnymac44 said:
They look GREAT Tom:thumbup: Looking forward to seeing mine. I assume that the Desert Ironwood with mosaic pins at the top is going to Oldphysics? He said it was going to be overkill and he wasn't kiddin'!!

Thanks again,
Jonny

His is the 5th picture down, the high contrast ironwood... its VERY NICE!!

Tom

jonnymac44 · Apr 27, 2010

#11 arrived today:thumbup: Tom, as usual...very very nice work. I really like how my combo turned. Thanks so much another beautiful piece.

I've posted a few pics over in the gallery if anybody wants to take a look.

hillst1 · Apr 27, 2010

Tom, Are these the A2 versions and when do you think you will offer the CPM3V production version?

jonnymac44 · Apr 27, 2010

hillst1 said:
Tom, Are these the A2 versions and when do you think you will offer the CPM3V production version?

Yes, Tom told us this first batch would be A2. As far as production goes, I know he said before Blade this summer, but exactly when I'm not too sure.

jonnymac44 · Apr 29, 2010

LOL, do I have the only A.P.B.T. in existence!!

I wanna see some pics of the others

Tom Krein · Apr 29, 2010

These are the A2 preproduction pieces... My surface grinder is dragging his feet on these. Fingers crossed that I will have them done for Blade!!

Johnny, glad to hear you are happy with your knife! I really like these.

Tom

distorted · May 1, 2010

jonnymac44 said:
LOL, do I have the only A.P.B.T. in existence!!

I wanna see some pics of the others

I've been waiting all week for mine....can't wait to get it!

jonnymac44 · May 2, 2010

distorted said:
I've been waiting all week for mine....can't wait to get it!

You won't be disappointed:thumbup:

OldPhysics · May 30, 2010

Tom Krein said:
His is the 5th picture down, the high contrast ironwood... its VERY NICE!!

Tom

You bet it is!!

I'm crazy about mine. It's in the permanent collection, for sure.

[Did I mention the perfect 'fit and finish'?]

OldPhysics · May 30, 2010

jonnymac44 said:
LOL, do I have the only A.P.B.T. in existence!!

I wanna see some pics of the others

Woops.

Jonny is right. I should find a camera and post a pic or two.

JTR357 · May 30, 2010

Really nice work Tom!:thumbup:

Did you make that tomahawk in the 2nd & 3rd pic too?

distorted · May 30, 2010

OldPhysics said:
You bet it is!!

I'm crazy about mine. It's in the permanent collection, for sure.

[Did I mention the perfect 'fit and finish'?]

I'd like to admire the 'fit and finish'...still waitin for mine to come in.

chickenplucker · May 30, 2010

Here is #8. Satin with black G-10 and red liners. Wonderful feel in the hand. I will probably put several EDC size knives on the chopping block after this. Great job Tom.

jonnymac44 · Jun 2, 2010

That's more like it fellas!!

Good to hear some of you guys are enjoying your APBT's as much as I am!!:thumbup:

distorted · Jul 13, 2010

Here's a quick pic of #13. Good stuff...

Tom Krein · Jul 14, 2010

Great Pic!! NICE AR!!

Tom

mckrob · Jul 16, 2010

Tom, what ever happened to mine? I never heard from you that it was/is ready?