Whatchamacallit. Thingamajig. Gizmo. We riffed for a couple weeks on a fitting name as G was off to the races forging it. In profile, the Wife sees a figure bowed in prayer. KeyClip was already taken by a 3d printer company with a plastic composite model, but if we may be so bold, it lacks the charm and artful panache of The Doohickey.
The Tyroll Hip Key Clip begins with ‘bar stock’. The Smith’s go to raw material is almost exclusively 3/16″ – 1/2″ round stock, but in this case he chose a rounded edge thin rectangular stock he bought from an early mentor fellow smith who was retiring and closing up shop. Bob needed a whole lot of it moved out. Generik had a hunch it’d be useful, and sure enough it inspired this new shape and its purpose. Watch this video, G’ll show you. https://tyrollforgeandtool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_5627.mov
Great for guys and gals. Papa Generik will not lose his keys any more. He’s got a ritual now and he don’t leave home without the Doohickey on his belt. Of course, he has holsters and tools that seem to gravitate to his waist line, so this is a natural addition. The Stalwart Wife doesn’t wear belts all the time, but finds The Doohickey stays put on the waistline of most of her wardrobe including leggings, skirts, jeans, khakis, corduroys, and flannel lined pants. Definitely has a craftsman working class style that celebrates hand forged solutions.
Beautiful Beltline Functional Accent.
