How to generate linux-tools packages for customized kernel?
The build target you're looking for is binary-perarch:
$ fakeroot debian/rules binary-headers binary-generic binary-perarch skipmodule=true
Somewhat related links:
- https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kernel/BuildYourOwnKernel
- https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelTeam/KernelMaintenance
Simply execute
fakeroot debian/rules binary
This will create all of the debs, including tools, cloud-tools, lowlatency kernel, etc. It doesn't take much longer, and prevents headaches.