I needed a break from Baliscissors.

[@Montsombre]

He's back! Congrats on the engagement, our friend!

[@Morberis]

Engagement! For him and his channel

[@LovableCoolGuy]

i didn't recognize the channel as I read it as _Contraception_ Collection first

[@amougmous650]

​@@LovableCoolGuy, bro same and I've been watching him for years

[@azgerrr]

the unnecessary sense of responsibility is too relatable. We would all like to see you succeed, but I think I speak for everyone when I say that the thing we want most is for you to be happy. Take breaks whenever you feel like it, being burned out is in no way worth those juicy youtube views. Congrats on the engagement as well.

[@VFNova]

You know there's a great thing about making something for you, and not for others. I strongly support your plan for "make what you want, post what you have for sale" instead of taking pre-orders and then feeling an obligation to fulfill. Congrats on the engagement! That box looks awesome.

[@thebrandonbakerclone]

As an owner of one of the 7 Heibel FunChucks in existence, who just made a dedicated video about them, I can confirm that this kind of "balisong" is so much fun to flip, and such a unique experience. I'll definitely pick one of the BaliChucks up! As for you David, this is a super tough space to operate within, and solving such a complex and expensive engineering challenge like the BaliScissors is already a huge task, and it's incredible you have even gotten to the point that you have. I've really enjoyed our chats we've had in the past, and I wish you all the best in the future. Congrats on getting engaged as well!

[@somekindofography]

when he said he got engaged and "everyone wants to know about the scissors" I just wanted to know more about what that absolute mechanical perfection, and work of art that box was! Take is easy man. you don't owe anyone on the internet your time. enjoy life and creating both in the workshop and with your family.

[@luckygunner8089]

This hits a little too close to home.. But for what it's worth, I didn't stay/watch for the project, what I really loved was your videos. I always loved how informative and interesting they were, at least for me. I'm sure this will drown in the flood, but I hope this little text can come close to describing the enjoyment I've had watching your videos.

[@koolkid54100]

Also if you ever give up with the projects will you please release all the design files and stuff for them so that others can have a starting point?

[@DurzoBlint178]

100% this!!!

[@WestCoastWheelman]

It doesn't even have to be for free, license the design to another builder and let the passive income flow!

[@y_noT42]

No problem dude everybody needs a break once in a while, just know that you have mine, and many others', full support of whatever you do I personally am super interested in anything machining and making so I'll watch anything

[@macdud85]

Hey dude, no rush on the Bali-scissors. If you drop the project all together to make yourself happy, I’ll still watch your content and will never want you to do something that makes you unhappy. You don’t know me and I don’t know you but I can say with 1000% confidence and truth, your life matters and I’m glade you’re still here. God bless friend.

[@bubblebaath7840]

We love you, everyone’s hyped for if/when the baliscissors are finished and we will all throw our money at you whenever that day comes but don’t beat yourself up, focus on yourself and your upcoming wedding, this project can wait for you

[@cjthaboss]

congrats on the engagement🎊

[@natethegamer24]

Congratulations on your engagement!! I'm so happy to see how you've progressed over the 5 years (WAIT 5 YEARS) since you've started this project. This was one of my favorite projects to see an update for when I was trudging through the quarantine. With how deep you've been I do think you deserve a break, everyone deserves a break for their hard work. Thank you for the update! I hope to see the other projects you decide to share with us, whenever that may be.

[@BobBob-gv9wx]

Any update is a good update. Any progress is good progress. Keep working at your own pace and hopefully we'll get to follow along

[@hobowithashotgun48]

Congratulations on the engagement and on setting your priorities straight! I can't say that I'm not a little bit sad about the baliscissors going on hiatus for an unknown length of time, but just watching your videos about the design and production process for them has been super interesting!

[@cryowreck3193]

Hey, thanks for sharing! Congrats on the engagement man. And I'd like to say-- as much as we love your videos, you don't owe us a damn thing. You've given so, so much already. Take it easy, brother.

[@LordOfTamarac]

Congrats, you don't owe anyone continuing to do this. You've been commendably responsible, not offering a Kickstarter and continually pushing delivery dates, ect. This was always a quest to produce a thing and sometimes the end product becomes less important than other things in life. Congrats on the engagement and all the best whether we see you or not in the future.

[@LoganRedRed]

Just yesterday I decided to check and see if there was any updates because I realized it had been a little bit. Glad to see you're still here and didn't catch on fire or something. Congratulations on the engagement as well! The box is indeed cool.

[@krtobi]

A video about the making of the box would’ve been funny 😂 Congratulations on your engagement! 🎉

[@rohankharel4301]

Congrats on your engagement! I've loved following the development of the baliscissors, but it's only fun to follow something when the creator is loving it too, from machining to content creation. I hope getting some distance from social media and this project helps!

[@modestcody123]

Bro, your content is therapeutic. Hope that helps with what you're going through. Congrats to you and your lady.

[@boboty]

Hey man! I LOVE your content and have been eagerly following along as you figure this all out. As a business owner myself, you will go through many many many ups and downs and days where you just want to burn it all down. Keep pushing. Also, I waited waaaaaay too long to get a therapist to talk to everything about and just swallowed it all myself as I didn't want to burden my wife with my stresses. Get a therapist if you don't already. Mine completely changed my life and I still see her biweekly for an hour to talk about anything. Stay strong brother and count me in on a set of the trainers when you decide to sell them!

[@paulwilson2204]

I really was very worried. Incredible news Congratulations!

[@trolle517]

great to see you back man love your work not just the baliscissors. and congrats on the engagement!

[@mully006]

The videos and parts will be done when they are done. Don't sweat it. Everyone will be here to watch whenever you want to put out something new! Do it at your own pace.

[@krmusick]

Being married is the very best thing. "Delete your Twitter." is the most sound advice anyone can receive. Social Networks are a mental cancer by design. I frakking love those Balichuks. I hope I am able to get one. The Baliscissors will be worth the wait. Take your time. There is no rush.

[@slopppyjoe8050]

the Baliscissors are an absolute work of art. i really do love this man's creativity

[@_Turbocat777]

I am glad you are doing well, Grats on the engagement! I am glad you are working on your mental health. I love watching your vids and seeing your progress but I would rather you do what you need to be healthy than want you to keep posting vids. I would more than happily watch you work on whatever projects you want to work on but I understand if that doesn't work out.

[@thisismyusernameokay]

I feel you. I've had similar struggles. Your videos showed me just how difficult it is to put an idea into literal production, and I really appreciate that. Just keep going at your own pace, and just do other things when you're overwhelmed. I usually do that and along the way come up with solutions for the thing I am struggling to get through.

[@ghettopopfilter6914]

Congrats on being engaged! Super excited for the scissors but TAKE YOUR TIME. Do whatever you need to do to make sure that your relation with work is healthy. Love seeing your videos, and keep up the great work!

[@tatesolveson4714]

Congrats on the 💍!! I love your content and process and feel as though I have learned a lot from watching everything you have done. Seeing this all unfold has taught me lessons and inspired me to take on more projects of my own. Just by sharing your ideas and creations has left a positive impact on the community and has done more than you know.

[@mrgallonsof]

Oh man you hit the nail on the head! I really wish you all the best in your future endeavours. I hope you have an amazing wedding! Huge congratulations on getting engaged. The community you have created is all here ready to support you. Looking forward to seeing your return however you decide to make it.

[@promo-jw7uu]

Great to see you're doing well! Congrats on engagement and very cool box : ) I feel like doing things at your own pace is so important and whatever works for you will surely work for everyone else. : ) ! !!!

[@ChronoShadow69]

Congrats on the engagement! And that was indeed a pretty rad ring box!

[@Br0dyz3r0]

Happy to see you post, and happy that you’re in a healthier spot! Post about whatever you like and I’ll watch it. Your approach to mechanical and machining problems is what brought me to this channel, not the baliscissors specifically. Keep on keeping on

[@skizzarz]

Thanks for the update, and lengthy contributions toward the baliscissors R&D. We will wait patiently for the right people to assist in furthering this to quality production. Keep up the developments in your niches and life, cheers CC.

[@jayjaybinks1245]

I watch for you man, the machining and thought process that you show. Not necessarily the product but the process. I was literally scrolling through my subscribed list and realized how much I missed your videos just the other day. Stay healthy, stay happy.

[@samuelmayhew3422]

Congratulations on the engagement, I appreciated your video not in creation of the baliscissors but on your machining skills, while I was working in a machine shop. Good luck to ya in life thank you

[@trix333ninja]

Don't think of where you are right now. Think about how much you have learned and how far you have come. You have gotten so far in a really complicated product and it is amazing to follow. It's not the end result it is the journey and the knowledge learnt that is the most important.

[@Kryptkeeper911]

Thank you for the video it was nice to hear some updates. I certainly hope the time will come where the Baliscissors project continues

[@Heyalth]

Glad you're recognizing the problems and not letting them continue to drag you down. It's hard to get out of that shit.

[@irkedoff]

Congratulations! Do whatever you need to do for yourself.

[@skalatorne817]

Congrats on the engagement, glad to have some news, wish you the best. And don't worry about youtube, keep making thing you love that's all we enjoy watching

[@OmegPirate]

I can't speak for everyone, but I come here to see your passion. So as long as you stay passionate about what you're doing, I'll keep watching.

[@eightfold3195]

'Delete your twitter' really had me slack jawed for a bit because good lord I just had an epiphany moment that I have learnt nearly nothing of value from it, yet spent so much time on it. Congrats on the engagement!

[@jayhawk184]

I'm so glad to have found your channel. also Congratulations on the engagement!! Much Love!! and to your Baliscissors you've already given us a Master Piece of a creation to google at. the fact you kept perfecting it inspired me in such a strong way that it made me excited to see every video you dropped. The dream you started has already finished for my eyes. it was just a bonus to see it get better and better. its been a wonderful ride man and I wholeheartedly support you following your highest passions' What ever it may be from now on. KZbin is more work then people realize especially for you' with the amount of work and time you have in each video. So those of us that do understand completely understand. May you find the things that excite you!

[@jacobstevens6286]

Glad to see another video of yours. It’s something I look forward to, seeing someone go through the design process as I have now started my college career as a mechanical engineering major. I would love to see the balliscissors come out at some point and honestly I’m willing to wait for them. Congratulations on the engagement as well!!

[@satubock]

I am never going to buy your scissors but am subbed because i appreciated your process. This video confirms that. Thanks and do whatever is best for you.

[@nova-tj4of]

Take your time! Your work is incredible and not time sensitive! Congratulations on your engagement!!! Take some time for yourself and your new family:)

[@evangibeau4489]

Thank you for the content you have created, please make sure to put your health and needs above us. Real supporters will understand and support you regardless of the path you take with your channel. Do what makes you happy, it’s why we all subbed in the first place!

[@Youtubeusermann]

I hope you find passion and compassion as you continue your journey, thank you for your content.

[@Benlucky13]

I'm here for the journey, not the destination. Glad to see you're back!

[@otterflipsnorock]

Congrats on getting engaged!!! I feel social media should be a place to share what you feel happy sharing whenever you want to. But I understand when you mention how it felt pressurized to do so. I'm just happy you're still out there and wish the best for you!!!

[@leopichler]

nice to hear from you, hope you’re doing well and i’m happy for you that you’re prioritising what’s important to you!

[@justinnewton4952]

Good to see you back, I had actually pulled up your channel to check if I had missed any videos of yours as I love the content. And congrats on the Engagement!

[@simpleguy6625]

Your health should always come first. The project is cool and important but it wont come to fruition without taking a solid breather every so often

[@darkmode_garden]

The most authentic update, keep doing you 🦋✂️

[@samswadener2160]

We love you man, take all the time you need, congratulations on the engagement, focus on that and the things that make you happy. We’ll miss you but it’s best to take care of yourself

[@Roobotics]

I like many, an here just to follow along with whatever random rabbithole you jump down. Your dedication to problem solving and search for the perfect answers, is part of the charm. Make videos (or relax) about what you want to make them about for a bit. Make next year your 'no effort november' if so inclined. Hell, talk about hinges for another year. So long as there is something you feel is worth talking about.

[@mckbalisong]

Just ordered a set of balichucks! These will go nicely with my heibel funchucks. Glad I can have a way to support ya. Congrats on the engagement!! And of course the box has an awesome mechanism!

[@austintexan4353]

Hey man, proud of you. Love watching your stuff: The engineering, machining, critical thinking, etc. Congrats on the engagement! Gig'Em!

[@codyhubbard3110]

Brother, never doubt your own abilities, what you're attempting is difficult, no one has ever done it before, the important thing is that you're working on something you enjoy, follow that and the design will take form effortlessly. When its done Ill be waiting to buy some, but if it takes 20 years to come that fine as well.

[@skeleten5439]

Man, as long as you’re happy with yourself, we will always support you. No matter what, you come first

[@MoeSyzlack1]

Don't give up. Never quit, you're close to greatness!

[@fatball9084]

Understandable, have a nice day (or month or whatever). I liked your videos because they were a perfect example of a product design diary. You could see the failures and how to overcome them. I thought it was a great reflection and people could identify themself and be invested in the process. Thank you for sharing. And I won't lie-the balicissors are an interesting product that I want, even though I don't have a knife, and I still hope that after a few contraptions and personal projects (like wedding) you will want to retake them and perfect them, to your (and mine) liking, and take a big win. But please, physical and mental health first.

[@andrewwalker-fz7cf]

He’s back. He’s finally back. I’m just glad your back you don’t need to feel guilty. And congratulations on your engagement.

[@michaels2621]

Congrats on the engagement dude! and as excited as I was for the scissors it does not trump personal health at all, nothing does or should. Do whatever you need to do for you my man!

[@lunitic45]

the amount of support in the comments here is really cool to see. I"ve been following for a long time and I"m excited to see what you do next! Also congrats to you and your fiance!

[@dill13]

Im not particularly interested in machining, engineering, knives, etc.... but i have loved watching your videos. Your process and story are more important to some viewers than the finished piece, or it being available for sale. Make whatever you want and ill gladly watch, im sure the ring box was a super interesting project.

[@Bullfrogerwytsch]

You're health is more important than other peoples expectations. Congratulations on the engagement.

[@Lilac757]

Nice to have you back. Be safe peeps. Talk to someone if you need to, it's worth it.

[@Mountain_Man]

Congrats!!! Glad you took a break to clear your head! I would love to buy some balichucks

[@whoisrhys]

Congrats on the engagement! While I will likely try to buy a pair of the Baliscissors if they get released, I'm tuned into your channel for the engineering side of making them, not on where I go to buy them or how much they'll cost. I love watching the process and you handle each step, it could take years or be about something else entirely for all I care. Keep doing things at whatever pace works best for you

[@MelloJello894]

Thanks for the update! Happy marriage, and I can't wait for the next video whenever it may be

[@erikarnold4737]

I just know I really enjoyed the saga of the baliscissors so far and learned a lot

[@getjaketospace]

Happy to see you post. For me, I just like your videos and the processes you go through. Whatever you do will be interesting because we like you. And, if you stop posting I will totally understand. You don't owe us shit

[@unkochris6559]

I was just thinking about you today. Congratulations!

[@defuuss]

Just a few words from me . I really like your videos . I love to see the machining problems you got into . So for me you never failed you just adapt and this is the interesting part., no need for guild , and post as much as you want or when you are in the mood . I love to watch them.

[@trenton6621]

Congratulations, perfection takes time. Dont feel bad.

[@masonbarber871]

Some of my favorite KZbin channels are favorites despite going months or years between uploads and have no discernable schedule. Take care of yourself, and when (or even if) you feel like sharing something again, we will be here to see it.

[@Ket_plays]

Congrats on the engagement and I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with burnout and other personal obstacles 😥 I've had a shockingly similar experience post pandemic. I was a little lost, but overall doing well and functioning normally prior, but after the pandemic I had reached a breaking point got burnout from trying to do more than I can handle ontop of a series of unfortunate events in my personal life and had/currently have developed an unhealthy relationship with social media and gaming as my hobby shifted from "for fun" to trying to force a potential career from it whilst struggling with anxiety and depression. I'm making progress on building a healthier mental state, but this kind of healing takes so much time and I'm hoping to get back on my feet (both figuratively and literally) ASAP. I wish you the best with your endeavors and a happy future; godspeed my friend ❤

[@DYNANiK]

OH THANKS GOD HE'S BACK! Much greets and love from Germany!

[@brettbernhardt7608]

I think more than anything people would just like to support you wether that's buying any of your products which by the way I think anything you made would sell out instantly for quite a while or support you by telling you to take a break. I personally like your videos because it's fun to watch you problem solve and I learn alot from it as I'm learning cnc machining too. Keep up the good work man people like you enough to support whatever decision you make remember that!

[@TheForrest12]

I wish you the best. Watched your videos since the beginning bc i loved the machining aspect of your process. Im a machinist so i always found your videos really interesting. If i could only say one thing to you about the bali scissors project it would be "Do what makes you happy".

[@williamschultz298]

Congrats, and it's good to see you're alive!

[@jasperstehouwer8898]

No way, welcome back! While you where gone I started designing my own balisongs because of your (explanation) video's. So thanks for that : ) And congrats on your engagement!

[@aspicyasian9387]

Congrats on your engagement! Hopefully you have a better time with the step back from social media. And I look forward to all your future projects.

[@Spiker985Studios]

Huh, I was legitimately wondering what happened with your channel yesterday. Was going through my subscription list and saw your channel and went "Huh, wonder what happened with him"

[@Spiker985Studios]

Product Design is a really hard field, and this economy is killer. I appreciate your transparency, and I'm glad you've given this update - though you didn't necessarily need to

[@Spiker985Studios]

Oh congratulations on the engagement as well! 😅

[@quinnobi42]

funny enough the same thing happened for me a week ago. Going through my subscriptions, noticed Contraption Collection, "oh yeah the baliscissors guy, I haven't seen anything from him in a while"

[@MichaelWilliams-xs1cf]

Don't end up like martin, take all the time you need. Stay healthy

[@jacobhamel9243]

I haven’t watched it yet but I am unbelievably happy to see u back u were very very missed

[@porterkeele]

congrats man, i hope you feel better!

[@Jettski]

Congratulations! Hope you're well

[@johnnycathcart439]

Dont care what the content is or how far youve gotten on the project. Im glad youre doing better and i and ecstatic to see some content!

[@aidanmason3493]

No need to feel guilty, just happy to see you back again!

[@borkhimself]

I love your work and have been following for a while. i was mainly here for the scissors but I like your storytelling style and id love to see some good machining in the future!

[@CyanPickle]

Congrats on your engagement, do whatever you think is best for you, if you think that means taking a break off KZbin or reducing your uploads then there should be no pressure from us nor should you feel guilty. Also I have to say that that is a very cool ring box.

[@Wizzanker]

Just bought some balichucks! Those look fun, thanks! Been loving the channel and happy to support. I would be happy to see more non-baliscissors content too - whatever keeps you motivated. We appreciate that you have high standards, and I don't blame you for hitting a wall with things like heat treating. Hang it up for a bit and you will get a eureka moment at some point.

[@alakazam482]

Take as much time as you need brother. We all need to put our health infront of our passion lest it consumes us If I had to wager a guess the people who asked when Baliscissors would be available or how much they are were newer to the channel, or didnt keep up with the whole process. Keep chugging on at whatever pace is manageable in the short and long term

[@trent6775]

Please take all the time you need. Remember you owe nobody anything. We appreciate any work you do, when you are comfortable and happy doing it. It makes me sad to think that you have been doing work that was painful or unsustainable.

[@forrestmarsh8787]

I just thought of the baliscissors today still wanting a pair of my own. What a pleasure to find this vid tonight

[@urbanbasementoperator]

Bro... totally understand what you mean about thinking you're done and being disappointed when you realize you're not... I am 90 minutes into a gut churning shit that I thought was over twice now. Good luck man.