Sisyphos thumbnail got me clicking so fast :) Awesome breakdown of your process. While i've been stuck in the sisyphosian cycle i have been trying so many different things to get out and progress faster, i think so far the key thing for me was shifting my focus from the goal to the system. Atomic Habits by James Clear makes that case very convincingly. Instead of failing everyday to not reach the goal i can succeed in working with a system that i believe in, and the results will most likely improve from that focus shift. Good luck on that mountainside, we are rooting for you!
Thanks! I should look into reading that book. I'm a big believer in systems/habits over goals. It can be difficult when nothing goes as expected and you're constantly changing plans. But if you can do it, so can I!
"I think this is the last climb to the top" Narrator: This was in fact NOT the last climb to the top. In all seriousness, I've been loving this series. Doing product design is something I love, but it can be a sisyphean experience. Wishing you all the best!
Me and my friend are instructors at the college here in town for aerospace machining. We have several years weapons design and manufacturing on our belts as well. If you need anything either of us would be happy to help! You're doing awesome though, I have enjoyed watching your learning and growing process.
@@kalash479 we started with custom glocks, moved into ground up custom 1911s, moved into ar15s and m4s and have done thousands of them. With the ar15s we have only ever done custom batch jobs for private contractors and other gentleman. I have designed around 65 or so EDC tools for various companies as well. Firearms are what got me into machining. haha. they are a blast.
As Churchill said, “Success is going from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm” You’ve done an incredible job so far and made something that is far and away beyond what I would be capable of. It’s so close to the end, really the hardest stuff is over.
do a tri way pivot setup the same way Hinderer does for his knives. just include a set of thick teflon and phosphor bronze washers that the user can change out themselves. if anything id advocate milling the pivot pocket deeper to try and fit the thinnest ceramic bearings you can find, (I believe skiff bladeworks makes his own bearings in house) also the steel should be buyers choice. S30V is a perfectly fine cutlery steel along with CPM-154 because they have become much cheaper now with time. while M390 steel being the much more premium expensive option that you can charge whatever you like for. if you do plan on doing your on in house blade heat treat, ive heard AEB-L and NITROV are very novice friendly steels that perform quite well. im not sure if this is the help you are looking for but ive been loving this series so far and looking forward to the launch of this product.
Tri way sound complicated. But certainly bearings or bushings would be good to have. I would recommend just buying bearings, not making them inhouse. As you mentioned, Skiff makes bearings, and they are pretty much the top tier caged bearings. I have heat treated NitroV, it's pretty simple due to the plate quench. You don't need to be as quick going from the kiln to the quench as you do with carbon. You need to do all bevel grinding pre ht or it will warp. As a steel suggestion, 20CV or M390 (they're the same thing) are good choices, as they are currently the favourite stainless "super steel". S30V is still gonna be good though.
Just going to throw this out there while I remember it. But given the nature of the baliscissors project, it might be a good idea to offer an "assemble it yourself kit". That could save a bit of time for you when you start to offer these as a final product.
not to mention if you build it yourself you will have a greater understanding of the piece so WHEN it breaks you would be more likely to find the broken part and either fix it or replace it yourself (also having replacement pieces/ parts might be a good idea) not only would that be cheaper than buying another but also imbues a sense of pride to know that you can fix it or that you assembled it yourself like a piece of Ikea furniture XD
The only advice I have is this: never say that this is the last climb to the top. Even when they're finished, you'll find something else you wish you'd done differently, and it'll send you all the way back to the start, until you find the right compromise and settle for "good enough". That said, your persistence and dedication to getting back up the mountain every time you fall is inspiring and I can't wait to see these for sale!
As a machinist I find bronze and copper to be quite grippy because of how soft they are that I usually hate turning them. I might suggest delrin for a couple reasons. 1) it’s a lot easier to turn, this would help with speed of processing if you go the way of making your own washers 2) it’s got a lower yield pressure so it won’t bind like bronze or copper would if your parts aren’t “exactly” 16 thou. Usually the reason I would avoid delrin is because it’s yield pressure is less than the other options so it doesnt hold as much weight. However I think having a lighter yield pressure would be beneficial here because 1) you aren’t carrying much weight to begin with and 2) this is the exact reason it decreases binding 3) delrin is cheaper than bronze and copper thus giving you more price flexibility to use titanium parts and the like. All in all I think delrin would be the perfect material for the bushings and with my experience, albeit not “that” much, I’ve never worried about a delrin bushing breaking down or not lasting. For the right applications they seem to last just as long as a brass or copper bushing. AKA theoretically forever
Just some input from me and my personal preference: packaging doesn't matter for me. Titanium and anodising also doesn't matter. The handles should just look simple and good. Great work and thanks for sharing everything!
I also think the "normal guy" (me) will not need any type of fancy packaging or hardplastic cases an nornal cardboard box is good enough you still want to buy the product not the packaging. (There may be some spelling mistakes, English isn't mz mother language)
i dont think he thinks it is needed but i feel like its just him feeling like after all the work it would kinda feel a little bit dissapointing for him cause all that hard work and just a regular box kinda make it seem a little less you know
I'll second that. Skip the anodizing, just flame color them. Same on the packaging, don't go fancy, just some foam, and a plain box, at least to start. And the kit idea someone has is good, too. If it can be kept sub $500, I would buy it, and I bet lots of others would, too.
It's great to see you so active on RUclips instead of keeping your genius locked in your shop! I hope you find aid in your conquest and I look forward to owning a pair of your baliscissors.
Although it might seem like the whole "one step forward, two steps back" challenge right now, but sooner or later you'll see that's not how it really is. It's a linear mountain your climbing. Your not falling down back down, its just taller than you expected. There will be a final product, and you would not have been able to get to that final product unless you went through all the design changes. Very excited for the final product, and just as excited to watch the journey there!
Seeing what has been involved in reaching this point makes me want to order _two_ of them once they're ready. BTW, this video series is basically a master class of the practical application of iterative product development. Design, make, test, improve, rinse and repeat until the end result is so amazing that people are willing to literally throw money at you for one. Also, there are no failures, there are simply methods and designs that didn't work.
I have been watching off and on as you do these. I'm a design engineer so I certainly get the feeling of having to go back to the beginning. You have been doing a great job and it seems like you are really getting it on track and breaking it all down. Good work.
As someone who loves Balisongs, this series has amazed me! I'm a newcomer to this series (I found it at episode 15) and went back to binge everything. Your ingenuity and dedication is something that I respect highly. I hope your project is successful and ill be able to see these advertised on the internet soon.
I love that you're discovering the long tail of finishing touches, and actually setting them out for all of us to see in these videos! You're really living up to your dream of being able to share what you've discovered on youtube.
I see all this buildup, and I watch it all intently. I'm definitely not the kind of person that would usually purchase an expensive hand made blade, but I think its important to treat myself. I can see how much care and effort is going into this and I would love to hold the final result in my hands. I might not know the price,, but I've officially created a "baliscissors" savings, and will add to it until you have them ready. Good luck!
I believe in you! Keep up the hard work. Also, have you considered bearings instead of washers? If you could implement them, they would give you better tolerances and swing all at once for not much more money. Only thing to note is you will need some kind of washer between the bearings and the titanium or they will dig in with time
I don't know how many times people have told you, but you deserve so many more subscribers. I love this content, and I'm looking forward to seeing how this project goes.
It's actually really nice to see a parsed out thing like this. Seeimg what there is to do, the struggles you've been through and what you've done to overcome them
when there are so many people making products like this and releasing them unfinished this guy really stands out. the will power is just insane and im very happy that he keeps on trying. even though there are so many people who would buy them before theyre finished he still works harder. its inspiring to me
i would like to suggest delrin washers. i disassemble and reassemble my knives fairly often and i have noticed that plastic washers are a lot harder to bend or damage on accident than brass or other metals
Watching your videos is both amazing and daunting to me. It's beautiful to see your progress and your resolve, but I can't begging to imagine how long it all takes. This video alone, with it's little icons, must've taken some time. I'm excited as always to see where it goes!
Words cannot describe how much I am enjoying this series! Inbetween latest episodes i rewatch the old ones because there is still so damn much to learn!
Please keep trying because things do get better. Sometimes you just need another push, which is where the people come in to help manufacture parts for you. I would 100% buy and many others would too. This is a great project and I support it fully. Even if it’s tough at times, I know you can get through it. I mean look at you now. You made it this far, so don’t ever give up here ok?
I am a huge fan of the product, but more so the sheer amount of work and visible passion these videos convey. Keep up the good work and know that you've got guaranteed buyers from the work you've already put in.
As soon as you release a final version that you are satisfied with I will purchase one without a doubt!! This is an amazing idea that is coming to fruition!!
Hey, I've been following this project for quite some time, RUclips has blessed me enough that I didn't lose you. You show up in my box despite me not being subscribed, but honestly, you've earned it! Keep trying your best! I look forward to seeing how this project finishes out!
For the blades, you could maybe get in touch with a RUclips channel called Kiwami Japan. He makes the sharpest blades out of literally anything, he probably knows some of the best angles at least. Good luck on your journey, just being able to stick with something through multiple missteps is commendable on its own
I cant wait to see what the next iteration will be like I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel something about watching someone create something and seeing all the steps they've taken is so amazing
I cant wait till youre ready to sell some ive watched all your videos on the scissors and can tell how much time and effort youve put in to this and am absolutely impressed on your commitment and dedication. Your so close to getting there and i cant wait to see the hard work youve investedd into your final product, Cheers friend.
This journey has been really inspirational. Climbing the mountain over and over. I would of given up after the first incline. Keep going mate! In the words of the doc- “we at the tippidy top of the mountain. But we’re only half way up”
this made sense and I found it really interesting. I wish I had more helpful comments and I am looking forward to seeing updates on your journey. thanks for putting the work into these videos and I appreciate you.
Hey man. I've never been so interested into the craft of making knives. I literally know nothing but find every single thing about what you do interesting. Just here to say that you're heading in the right direction, and I fully support you. I can imagine everyone having their eyes on your product when it's out. Good luck!
this video is a perfect example of what R&D is and how much people overlook it. inventing something the first time takes the longest, but then after you invent it it's easy for other folks to copy your ideas and designs and they can skip all the failed ideas
In the production of something new there is always iteration and improvement. You can't know what you will need when you start and starting with too much can make the task seem impossible. You are going about it right and being able to see the process is helpful for all of us. Especially those looking to make something new and feeling they can't do it or lack the skills.
I'm not an engineer nor a machinist but i do know you've got something here. It's really inspiring to see your process and watch how you go about the design. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing more from you
I believe in you, you can overcome each and very hurdle in front of you as you have with behind. I would love to support your hard work by buying the end product when it is released. Thank you for all your hard work, and im here for the journey.
I don't know how hard it is to machine parts, but I do know how it is to try something and fail, just please don't give up, I can't wait to be able to have a pair of these for myself just like countless others. Keep up the great work and videos, can't wait to be able to get my hands on a pair!
fascinating process of many up and downs, you should be proud of what you have achieved! I am about to start my own CNC adventures and have to climb that same mountain. Love the graphics in the video, can't wait for the next episode
Amazing work, I enjoy seeing your progression. Very well documented. You inspired me to get a CNC, I won’t be making a full Balisong but replicant scales out of g10 is a good start
never heard of this channel and have no clue what baliscissors are, but this has been the best representation of the process of design i have ever seen
For covering the curve of scissors so they only contact at the cutting point, you could tension near the joints by substituting some sort of elastic material instead of solid washers. No idea if that influences friction or durability - likely depends on material selected.
this is nothing short of amazing. earned my sub easily, great videography, you know how to make a captivating video, you have clear ideas and present them in such fashion. cheers mate, your going to go places, I will be buying this product when its finished for sure, cant wait to see what you do next.
You got this man, this is the second video of yours I have seen. But, it is obvious you are putting in a lot of effort. If you keep going you will make it. I'm rooting for you. If the final product has a reasonable price I assure you it will be in my collection
Afraid I can't offer much technical knowledge but I can say that your videos are always super entertaining and interesting to watch. Love the content very much. All the best with this and future projects!
It’s great to see you’re still pushing forward with this idea, I always thought balisong scissors would be an extremely useful and fun tool to have. Hope to see you accomplishing your goal soon enough!
You are a good example of a professional. You know WHAT you are going to do, you know HOW you are going to do it, and you ARE doing it. If you have a problem, you are TRYING to fix it. If anything should bother you, its not the falling off the mountain. The metaphor is not climbing and falling, its climbing and understanding you need more to climb higher and PURPOSEFULLY going down to achieve this "more". You could climb with the result of having an injury, but you choose to develop a technique to climb effectively and without loss. What you get from the journey is directly based on how the journey was.
It is very nice seeing you are making progress. I am very looking forward to see the end product. I also would like to buy one of them when they are finished of course, since regular Balisong Knifes are not legal in Germany, but nobody said anything about Scissors. ;-)
Giving the blades a distal taper could help with the balance and since the the blades are more likely to scratch against the handles further away from the washer and mounting point have a distal taper would add more distance from the blades to the handles as the blades outer faces wouldn't be parallel to the handles
Every time you went back to the beginning of that mountain you started back up it with something more valuable then gold- knowledge. Keep up the hard work, it sounds like you're really close!
You got this man. Though i don't have any helpful tips or anything at the moment i do have faith that you will figure out what you need to soon enough and that It'll be easier than all the times before. You've gotten this far and there are tons of ways to do the things along your mountain. though its a while away maybe look into squarespace for a website? or at least for an affordable test around if its cheaper than buying a full url n such. Iv been in my own business venture upndown and if I've learned anything its that every failure brings you closer to success. Keep your head up and may each step bring you closer to your goals. You got this brother ! Much love
That's cool I was in the video, I am so excited for your progress and hope that you can get all the help you need. I am doing engineering, but I don't have the experience with machining like you do so I don't think I will be of much help, but if I ever think of anything ill will be sure to post.
I ca not provide anything helpful, but I absolutely love the idea and watching the process of you making this product. I hope to be able to have the infrastructure to do something like this in the future.
I've seen how your work flow has gotten a lot better over the episodes and keep it up, dont feel you need to rush because people want to buy them. Take your time and dont worry if you fall down the mountain a few more times!
I'm sure its nothing new to hear, but a Kickstarter could severe help in terms of money, gauging public interest, and getting the word out about your product. With all the time you've put into this incredible product I would expect it to be successful in some aspects if not all. Keep up the incredible work it is truly inspiring!
Great video! Im looking forward to a complete product. I think if you got the ti version down to a good 5 or just a little less, that would be perfect.
Sisyphos thumbnail got me clicking so fast :) Awesome breakdown of your process. While i've been stuck in the sisyphosian cycle i have been trying so many different things to get out and progress faster, i think so far the key thing for me was shifting my focus from the goal to the system. Atomic Habits by James Clear makes that case very convincingly. Instead of failing everyday to not reach the goal i can succeed in working with a system that i believe in, and the results will most likely improve from that focus shift. Good luck on that mountainside, we are rooting for you!
oh hi martin
Thanks! I should look into reading that book. I'm a big believer in systems/habits over goals. It can be difficult when nothing goes as expected and you're constantly changing plans. But if you can do it, so can I!
They say Avengers was an amazing crossover, but it's got nothing on this comment right here :)
@@williamrutherford553 yes
Oh hello Martin!
"I think this is the last climb to the top"
Narrator: This was in fact NOT the last climb to the top.
In all seriousness, I've been loving this series. Doing product design is something I love, but it can be a sisyphean experience. Wishing you all the best!
*When the people who are buying these realize they're getting a product 10x better than what they wanted*
he talks in lower case and i love it
Me and my friend are instructors at the college here in town for aerospace machining. We have several years weapons design and manufacturing on our belts as well. If you need anything either of us would be happy to help! You're doing awesome though, I have enjoyed watching your learning and growing process.
What weapons did you work on? I'm asking because I am interested in that line of work.
@@kalash479 we started with custom glocks, moved into ground up custom 1911s, moved into ar15s and m4s and have done thousands of them. With the ar15s we have only ever done custom batch jobs for private contractors and other gentleman. I have designed around 65 or so EDC tools for various companies as well. Firearms are what got me into machining. haha. they are a blast.
King
And for the record I’m not implying I’m any better or smarter in any way, just offering help if needed
THE MAN IS BACK
The legends say he never left
True dat
It’s only been a month tho
@@ryoban_765 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
This man creates a whole scissor-knife hybrid killing machine and presents it like he ate dinner.
Scissor-knife hybrid killing machine? It’s really just some fancy scissors with folding handles like a balisong so that people can flip them
@@Hi-Hi. idk what you mean, those things could level a nation to rubble, just look at em
@@captianwaffle2766 typo oof
Good luck on the project! I've been watching the progress for a while and cant wait for the finished baliscissors
As Churchill said, “Success is going from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm”
You’ve done an incredible job so far and made something that is far and away beyond what I would be capable of. It’s so close to the end, really the hardest stuff is over.
I just found your last video yesterday! This is such a cool project!
Yes
do a tri way pivot setup the same way Hinderer does for his knives. just include a set of thick teflon and phosphor bronze washers that the user can change out themselves. if anything id advocate milling the pivot pocket deeper to try and fit the thinnest ceramic bearings you can find, (I believe skiff bladeworks makes his own bearings in house)
also the steel should be buyers choice. S30V is a perfectly fine cutlery steel along with CPM-154 because they have become much cheaper now with time. while M390 steel being the much more premium expensive option that you can charge whatever you like for. if you do plan on doing your on in house blade heat treat, ive heard AEB-L and NITROV are very novice friendly steels that perform quite well.
im not sure if this is the help you are looking for but ive been loving this series so far and looking forward to the launch of this product.
Tri way sound complicated. But certainly bearings or bushings would be good to have. I would recommend just buying bearings, not making them inhouse. As you mentioned, Skiff makes bearings, and they are pretty much the top tier caged bearings.
I have heat treated NitroV, it's pretty simple due to the plate quench. You don't need to be as quick going from the kiln to the quench as you do with carbon. You need to do all bevel grinding pre ht or it will warp. As a steel suggestion, 20CV or M390 (they're the same thing) are good choices, as they are currently the favourite stainless "super steel". S30V is still gonna be good though.
Just going to throw this out there while I remember it. But given the nature of the baliscissors project, it might be a good idea to offer an "assemble it yourself kit". That could save a bit of time for you when you start to offer these as a final product.
I endorse having this option!
not to mention if you build it yourself you will have a greater understanding of the piece so WHEN it breaks you would be more likely to find the broken part and either fix it or replace it yourself (also having replacement pieces/ parts might be a good idea) not only would that be cheaper than buying another but also imbues a sense of pride to know that you can fix it or that you assembled it yourself like a piece of Ikea furniture XD
Damn bro s30v scissors just sound insane lol
s30v bali scissors are something that would make the cut for my edc lol no pun intended... unless...
The only advice I have is this: never say that this is the last climb to the top. Even when they're finished, you'll find something else you wish you'd done differently, and it'll send you all the way back to the start, until you find the right compromise and settle for "good enough".
That said, your persistence and dedication to getting back up the mountain every time you fall is inspiring and I can't wait to see these for sale!
As a machinist I find bronze and copper to be quite grippy because of how soft they are that I usually hate turning them. I might suggest delrin for a couple reasons. 1) it’s a lot easier to turn, this would help with speed of processing if you go the way of making your own washers
2) it’s got a lower yield pressure so it won’t bind like bronze or copper would if your parts aren’t “exactly” 16 thou. Usually the reason I would avoid delrin is because it’s yield pressure is less than the other options so it doesnt hold as much weight. However I think having a lighter yield pressure would be beneficial here because 1) you aren’t carrying much weight to begin with and 2) this is the exact reason it decreases binding
3) delrin is cheaper than bronze and copper thus giving you more price flexibility to use titanium parts and the like.
All in all I think delrin would be the perfect material for the bushings and with my experience, albeit not “that” much, I’ve never worried about a delrin bushing breaking down or not lasting. For the right applications they seem to last just as long as a brass or copper bushing. AKA theoretically forever
Been binge watching from the very beginning ever since I saw one of the latest videos. This is amazing.
Just some input from me and my personal preference: packaging doesn't matter for me. Titanium and anodising also doesn't matter. The handles should just look simple and good. Great work and thanks for sharing everything!
I also think the "normal guy" (me) will not need any type of fancy packaging or hardplastic cases an nornal cardboard box is good enough you still want to buy the product not the packaging.
(There may be some spelling mistakes, English isn't mz mother language)
i dont think he thinks it is needed but i feel like its just him feeling like after all the work it would kinda feel a little bit dissapointing for him cause all that hard work and just a regular box kinda make it seem a little less you know
I'll second that. Skip the anodizing, just flame color them. Same on the packaging, don't go fancy, just some foam, and a plain box, at least to start. And the kit idea someone has is good, too. If it can be kept sub $500, I would buy it, and I bet lots of others would, too.
It's great to see you so active on RUclips instead of keeping your genius locked in your shop! I hope you find aid in your conquest and I look forward to owning a pair of your baliscissors.
KEep it up this was inspiring and im looking forward to seeing more of your progress!!
Be sure to get a patent on the finished mechanism!!
Although it might seem like the whole "one step forward, two steps back" challenge right now, but sooner or later you'll see that's not how it really is. It's a linear mountain your climbing. Your not falling down back down, its just taller than you expected.
There will be a final product, and you would not have been able to get to that final product unless you went through all the design changes.
Very excited for the final product, and just as excited to watch the journey there!
Seeing what has been involved in reaching this point makes me want to order _two_ of them once they're ready.
BTW, this video series is basically a master class of the practical application of iterative product development. Design, make, test, improve, rinse and repeat until the end result is so amazing that people are willing to literally throw money at you for one. Also, there are no failures, there are simply methods and designs that didn't work.
this was strangely emotional and beautiful. you’re a great storyteller, best of luck with the (hopefully) final ascent! we’re rooting for you!
The most helpful comment I can leave is "I'll buy one!"
I have been watching off and on as you do these. I'm a design engineer so I certainly get the feeling of having to go back to the beginning. You have been doing a great job and it seems like you are really getting it on track and breaking it all down. Good work.
As someone who loves Balisongs, this series has amazed me! I'm a newcomer to this series (I found it at episode 15) and went back to binge everything. Your ingenuity and dedication is something that I respect highly. I hope your project is successful and ill be able to see these advertised on the internet soon.
I love that you're discovering the long tail of finishing touches, and actually setting them out for all of us to see in these videos! You're really living up to your dream of being able to share what you've discovered on youtube.
I see all this buildup, and I watch it all intently. I'm definitely not the kind of person that would usually purchase an expensive hand made blade, but I think its important to treat myself. I can see how much care and effort is going into this and I would love to hold the final result in my hands. I might not know the price,, but I've officially created a "baliscissors" savings, and will add to it until you have them ready. Good luck!
I believe in you! Keep up the hard work. Also, have you considered bearings instead of washers? If you could implement them, they would give you better tolerances and swing all at once for not much more money. Only thing to note is you will need some kind of washer between the bearings and the titanium or they will dig in with time
I don't know how many times people have told you, but you deserve so many more subscribers. I love this content, and I'm looking forward to seeing how this project goes.
If you enjoy it, keep going my friend. Your's and marble machine x builds are my 2 favorite long form build channels to keep up with.
It's actually really nice to see a parsed out thing like this. Seeimg what there is to do, the struggles you've been through and what you've done to overcome them
when there are so many people making products like this and releasing them unfinished this guy really stands out. the will power is just insane and im very happy that he keeps on trying. even though there are so many people who would buy them before theyre finished he still works harder. its inspiring to me
i would like to suggest delrin washers. i disassemble and reassemble my knives fairly often and i have noticed that plastic washers are a lot harder to bend or damage on accident than brass or other metals
Brass washers aren't a thing. They're most commonly Phosphor bronze.
I’m so excited to get a pair! You’ve been in this for so long and I hope you succeed this climb!!!
This is an EXCELLENT video and an awesome journey. I am more than happy to help with any steps I am able to help with.
Watching your videos is both amazing and daunting to me. It's beautiful to see your progress and your resolve, but I can't begging to imagine how long it all takes. This video alone, with it's little icons, must've taken some time. I'm excited as always to see where it goes!
Words cannot describe how much I am enjoying this series! Inbetween latest episodes i rewatch the old ones because there is still so damn much to learn!
just remembered that baliscissors exist, very pleased to see where you are! cannot wait to purchase when you make that final climb.
Please keep trying because things do get better. Sometimes you just need another push, which is where the people come in to help manufacture parts for you. I would 100% buy and many others would too. This is a great project and I support it fully. Even if it’s tough at times, I know you can get through it. I mean look at you now. You made it this far, so don’t ever give up here ok?
I am a huge fan of the product, but more so the sheer amount of work and visible passion these videos convey. Keep up the good work and know that you've got guaranteed buyers from the work you've already put in.
As soon as you release a final version that you are satisfied with I will purchase one without a doubt!! This is an amazing idea that is coming to fruition!!
Hey, I've been following this project for quite some time, RUclips has blessed me enough that I didn't lose you. You show up in my box despite me not being subscribed, but honestly, you've earned it!
Keep trying your best! I look forward to seeing how this project finishes out!
Good job man. I really look for forward to seeing the end product but I’m really enjoying the journey there. Can’t wait for next update!
For the blades, you could maybe get in touch with a RUclips channel called Kiwami Japan. He makes the sharpest blades out of literally anything, he probably knows some of the best angles at least.
Good luck on your journey, just being able to stick with something through multiple missteps is commendable on its own
Been awesome watching your progression especially as someone learning to cnc myself. Excited for your last steps in journey!
Very Inspirational! Thankyou!
ok i love this project because lots of people would have stopped along time ago and the fact that you keep it up is great
I cant wait to see what the next iteration will be like
I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel something about watching someone create something and seeing all the steps they've taken is so amazing
I cant wait till youre ready to sell some ive watched all your videos on the scissors and can tell how much time and effort youve put in to this and am absolutely impressed on your commitment and dedication. Your so close to getting there and i cant wait to see the hard work youve investedd into your final product, Cheers friend.
Love your videos, so interesting and relaxing. Looks like the baliscissor is coming along well!
This journey has been really inspirational. Climbing the mountain over and over. I would of given up after the first incline. Keep going mate! In the words of the doc- “we at the tippidy top of the mountain. But we’re only half way up”
this made sense and I found it really interesting. I wish I had more helpful comments and I am looking forward to seeing updates on your journey. thanks for putting the work into these videos and I appreciate you.
I think these are comming along great, I love seeing your goals and your process. Its really good content man, keep us posted.
Definitely proud of you man! Been flipping for years and have wanting something like this, can’t wait till you get to the top again!!! Best wishes!
Hey man. I've never been so interested into the craft of making knives. I literally know nothing but find every single thing about what you do interesting. Just here to say that you're heading in the right direction, and I fully support you. I can imagine everyone having their eyes on your product when it's out. Good luck!
this video is a perfect example of what R&D is and how much people overlook it. inventing something the first time takes the longest, but then after you invent it it's easy for other folks to copy your ideas and designs and they can skip all the failed ideas
been watching since you only had a few hundred subs! you have come such a long way.
In the production of something new there is always iteration and improvement. You can't know what you will need when you start and starting with too much can make the task seem impossible. You are going about it right and being able to see the process is helpful for all of us. Especially those looking to make something new and feeling they can't do it or lack the skills.
This is such a thoughtful process. I'm actually enjoying the anticipation and I hope that you'll one day reach the top
I'm not an engineer nor a machinist but i do know you've got something here. It's really inspiring to see your process and watch how you go about the design. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing more from you
I believe in you, you can overcome each and very hurdle in front of you as you have with behind.
I would love to support your hard work by buying the end product when it is released.
Thank you for all your hard work, and im here for the journey.
I don't know how hard it is to machine parts, but I do know how it is to try something and fail, just please don't give up, I can't wait to be able to have a pair of these for myself just like countless others. Keep up the great work and videos, can't wait to be able to get my hands on a pair!
fascinating process of many up and downs, you should be proud of what you have achieved! I am about to start my own CNC adventures and have to climb that same mountain. Love the graphics in the video, can't wait for the next episode
This comment might not help you, but it has been amazing to watch you climb the mountain, and I am extremely excited to see where this all goes.
Im so amazed by how much work youre putting into this project and the videos... I would love to see the finished product on a shop one day
You got this man it’s incredible how far you have come don’t give up we all know you can do it
In all seriousness, this is a totally amazing thing you're doing. I can't wait for the final result!
Amazing work, I enjoy seeing your progression. Very well documented. You inspired me to get a CNC, I won’t be making a full Balisong but replicant scales out of g10 is a good start
Youre doing great work! We all appreciate the learning process and seeing you make your own Idea into reality!
never heard of this channel and have no clue what baliscissors are, but this has been the best representation of the process of design i have ever seen
For covering the curve of scissors so they only contact at the cutting point, you could tension near the joints by substituting some sort of elastic material instead of solid washers. No idea if that influences friction or durability - likely depends on material selected.
this is nothing short of amazing. earned my sub easily, great videography, you know how to make a captivating video, you have clear ideas and present them in such fashion. cheers mate, your going to go places, I will be buying this product when its finished for sure, cant wait to see what you do next.
I really hope there will be world wide shipping. Would love to buy one.
You got this man, this is the second video of yours I have seen. But, it is obvious you are putting in a lot of effort. If you keep going you will make it. I'm rooting for you. If the final product has a reasonable price I assure you it will be in my collection
Afraid I can't offer much technical knowledge but I can say that your videos are always super entertaining and interesting to watch. Love the content very much. All the best with this and future projects!
It’s great to see you’re still pushing forward with this idea, I always thought balisong scissors would be an extremely useful and fun tool to have. Hope to see you accomplishing your goal soon enough!
i think you deserve at least 200.000 subscribers because your content is amazing and you never give up whenever you fail.
Bro this is tight at! Keep up the good work! Watched all your videos and I’m stoked to buy one! You take great pride in your work and it’s inspiring.
You are a good example of a professional. You know WHAT you are going to do, you know HOW you are going to do it, and you ARE doing it. If you have a problem, you are TRYING to fix it. If anything should bother you, its not the falling off the mountain. The metaphor is not climbing and falling, its climbing and understanding you need more to climb higher and PURPOSEFULLY going down to achieve this "more". You could climb with the result of having an injury, but you choose to develop a technique to climb effectively and without loss. What you get from the journey is directly based on how the journey was.
It is very nice seeing you are making progress. I am very looking forward to see the end product. I also would like to buy one of them when they are finished of course, since regular Balisong Knifes are not legal in Germany, but nobody said anything about Scissors. ;-)
Giving the blades a distal taper could help with the balance and since the the blades are more likely to scratch against the handles further away from the washer and mounting point have a distal taper would add more distance from the blades to the handles as the blades outer faces wouldn't be parallel to the handles
Every time you went back to the beginning of that mountain you started back up it with something more valuable then gold- knowledge. Keep up the hard work, it sounds like you're really close!
Thank you so much for this video, I have learnt so much in this and I will see product development in a whole new perspective.
You got this man. Though i don't have any helpful tips or anything at the moment i do have faith that you will figure out what you need to soon enough and that It'll be easier than all the times before. You've gotten this far and there are tons of ways to do the things along your mountain. though its a while away maybe look into squarespace for a website? or at least for an affordable test around if its cheaper than buying a full url n such. Iv been in my own business venture upndown and if I've learned anything its that every failure brings you closer to success. Keep your head up and may each step bring you closer to your goals. You got this brother ! Much love
Awesome work man, looking forward to your triumph!
That's cool I was in the video, I am so excited for your progress and hope that you can get all the help you need. I am doing engineering, but I don't have the experience with machining like you do so I don't think I will be of much help, but if I ever think of anything ill will be sure to post.
I ca not provide anything helpful, but I absolutely love the idea and watching the process of you making this product. I hope to be able to have the infrastructure to do something like this in the future.
Great progress! Keep it going! Can't wait to buy a pair!
I've seen how your work flow has gotten a lot better over the episodes and keep it up, dont feel you need to rush because people want to buy them. Take your time and dont worry if you fall down the mountain a few more times!
This is awesome! Subscribed and I will definitely buy one when you get them ready!
Love watching the process. Amazing to me that someone has the knowledge to do this. I’ll buy a set
That’s so cool to see the progression of prototyping.
This video is beautiful. It describes the process of engineering like I've seen no other video do.
With the surface grinding of parts you could use a large end mill or I know that Alec Steele sells a surface grinding attachment for bench grinders.
I very glad you persevered instead of giving up and with those skills YOU can accomplish anything u put ur mind to
I'm sure its nothing new to hear, but a Kickstarter could severe help in terms of money, gauging public interest, and getting the word out about your product. With all the time you've put into this incredible product I would expect it to be successful in some aspects if not all. Keep up the incredible work it is truly inspiring!
You are awesome. This is such an honest design process.
Great video! Im looking forward to a complete product. I think if you got the ti version down to a good 5 or just a little less, that would be perfect.
Wow seeing the whole process is really cool, your doing great man I wait till the day I can purchase one