I Restored a Balisong...sort of

In this video I take a break from machining to do way too much sanding. But I also learn to anodize titanium and use my new heat treat oven. I bought this BRS Alpha Beast to help me with my baliscissors project. It was a bit beat up so I thought I'd use it to improve my finishing skills.
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[@jacobwrona]

Wow. Just wow. I'm so amazed you would take on a project like this and go into the detail that you did. I'm also very jealous you have access to all that equipment.

[@mbtred1427]

Jacob Wrona it’s all just simple tools, not very expensive at all.

[@DisturbedVette]

It honestly doesn’t seem that hard. The anodizing part seems really fun, and the idea of sanding something to a mirror finish seems rewarding. Man I really wanna try anodizing.

[@wally8075]

Rotary tools aren’t that expensive. You can buy a ok one for a little over 50 dollars

[@mutedsnow4008]

im already jealous that he has one of thise knifes.

[@0_K_0]

@@mbtred1427 I'd hardly call a mill or a lathe simple and inexpensive

[@arlandsc8316]

I feel like this is an example of "perfect is the enemy of good"

[@anon_y_mousse]

I would say it's a perfect example.

[@DylanKowalski123]

Looks good. Thanks for the shout out

[@JuniorCasipe2424]

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[@owenpalmer5266]

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[@seanosorio2467]

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[@owenpalmer5266]

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[@owenpalmer5266]

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[@jessetorres2698]

This man is the definition of a perfectionist

[@mrtopez5549]

???

[@ilityouup4202]

@@mrtopez5549 Have you ever heard of that word stupid

[@mr4chn]

@@ilityouup4202 chill

[@vincentvincent7004]

@@mr4chn no hes stupid

[@Ace_YT_OFFICIAL]

@@ilityouup4202 გრამმარ...

[@JWJacob]

am I the only one that thought this guy had at least a half mil subs before checking. great camera work, u deserve more subs bro edit: grammar

[@enweghikomputa8153]

honestly same, his videos are so professionally done. His voice is so soothing and I don't get bored of any of his content

[@CharlieHassed]

@@enweghikomputa8153 I read this thinking, oh wow I thought the same thing, eh he must have like 70k. *2.5 k* wattttttt

[@higherthanu]

Yea

[@insqnjty]

hes also gotta sound more like he actually wants to talk and not talk as if its a chore. but yeah pretty damn good otherwise

[@ishvtt]

Bob Ross ss

[@Minrou]

I love how ur not scared to show self criticism, I feel that most these channels try to stay professional but you give these restore projects a good change of pace which makes it more enjoying to watch

[@G4besalright]

I think he was a bit to hard on himself at times.

[@Christian_509]

@@G4besalright same

[@synophi]

he sounds sleepy when talking

[@Tronidg]

@@G4besalright Honestly that's how you get really really good at something.

[@unsunken4710]

Me: oh wow that look cool Him: I didn’t like it Me: what- Him: so I did this Me: oh wow I like tha- Him: I made a mistake Me: HOW IT LOOKS GOOD

[@sanickid4206]

Perfect is the enemy of good

[@loganmichel6562]

I know it looks so good and he says he messed up like what

[@sluggergaming3668]

I know right

[@mrtopez5549]

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[@d4rkq465]

i am not sure but i think it looks diffrent on camera

[@InoculateTheGoat]

Him: Says he is being lazy after working for about 5-8 hrs straight Me: gets up to pickup a glass of water and thinking I have done too much work today 😂

[@Kuycv]

This is the most wholesome guy that I know who plays with knife I'm 10 now

[@dundo7236]

Yeah🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ram3n_no0dle]

Cause knives are unwholesome?

[@Wormy1271]

ram3n no0dle he’s saying that that’s the most wholesome guy he’s seen play with knives he never said knives weren’t wholesome bud maybe learn to read and actually understand what people say

[@stop2759]

Deathmachine 1271 that reply seemed a little heated, you okay buddy?

[@Wormy1271]

@@stop2759 tf you on about? i literally just explained what the guy meant

[@DJEyelessPyro]

man, seeing how far the alpha beast came is crazy, you did fantastic work on it

[@ContraptionCollection]

Thanks!

[@drippinbroomy4830]

Mffff mff mh!

[@hatr5046]

I agree

[@ytuser4562]

Dude... for all the "imperfections" and "mistakes" and whatnot, this turned out so. Effing. COOL!!! You need to cut yourself some slack! The handles! Argh! So amazing! The neon color looks really awesome, and paired with the splatters it's a double-cool thing! Plus they're so shiny! This is probably the coolest thing I've seen all month (I see a lot of cool things, otherwise it might be coolest thing all year :P)

[@reenaojha1525]

He put a lot of effort so the result would come out good

[@oztsoref1944]

You say cool alot

[@potato-kun0614]

He’s so chill but I feel bad when he gasps

[@smokinfoos5922]

You can tell from his voice, he’s tired as hell, get some sleep buddy you need it :)

[@ancient8202]

yeah lol

[@ytuser4562]

And deserve it.

[@lemonplayz1033]

ikr

[@HudsonH]

Why would I not agree

[@kecmiss]

He seems rather calm, not tired. :)

[@goblin111]

8:11 this man aint got time to bleed

[@Steve-vn8iy]

his immune system says "no dont bleed yet fam"

[@ludvigsundboe]

*date conversation* Girl: so... what do you do as a hobby? This guy: I like knives.

[@user-cy7bg5qy4k]

Me: *runs into the room “I SMELL KNIFE COLLECTION”

[@augustcastle2913]

no one gonna talk about how he casually brushed over the fact he sanded his fingers down?

[@euclidtheorem4817]

When does he do that??

[@kujo4723]

@@euclidtheorem4817 when he's sanding the blade with his hands on the grit. in the last shot you can see his hands are extremely red, sanded

[@bunbowbubaloo5433]

mans talking in lowercase

[@angelabloomer2369]

Ya

[@pinchylobster7392]

I have your profile picture as one of them widget things on my phone

[@jethor]

Highly underrated comment

[@Zain-zp6hi]

I think you meant mans talking in *technoblade*

[@jethor]

@@Zain-zp6hi why technoblade?

[@enigma4174]

Why is this on my recommended But I like it

[@sebastianmyrick.9366]

Im scared of KZbin now just bought my first knife ever didn't say anything about it online open my phone up to see this in my recommended

[@Dy1an.k]

Grammar is important kids

[@hatr5046]

Same but im obsessed with knifes so its not that surpirising

[@enigma4174]

Why tf does this have so many likes

[@mattymcpattys1617]

Thats the point of the algorithm it shows u thinks u mightlike

[@h57s]

The 'after' results are really nice. I'm a big fan of the multicolor anodized look. You did a great job and should be proud. It sounds like you've learned a great deal!

[@abdelit0]

your voice gives me heavy joe pera vibes and I love it. so calming and wholesome, keep it up you’re amazing.

[@Aar0ly]

He’s so hard on himself, I wish I could do half the stuff in this video

[@jasnammansa8565]

hes like me, except I cant do anything

[@BlockOrDeleteMeansIOwnYou]

@@jasnammansa8565 hes like me except he is competent

[@mba1234]

I just don't have the money for the machinery v.v

[@donaldwirtz4731]

Right thousands of dollars of equipment just to fix a knife

[@svix2127]

as a balisong maker myself, the level of *sigh* is funny as hell.

[@arvid7562]

nani desuka? svix-co-senpai?? 😳😳😳

[@svix2127]

@@arvid7562 ara ara

[@cranimation2133]

How do you make balisongs - do you buy parts?

[@svix2127]

@@cranimation2133 u design em. everything

[@timmyg2406]

@@svix2127 so you can either like cut the parts out of metal, or custom order them online, or something like that?

[@wesleydaub8002]

As a bladesmith myself; this is absolutely professional work, well done man!!!!!

[@jaketurco1483]

WOW , what an amazing talent. never give this up you were born for this

[@laz6259]

This is the best re-anodozation for an alpha beast. You're a Legend!

[@Fant_aa]

Me looking for people saying “ITS NOT A BALISONG ITS A BUTTERFLY KNIFE

[@imamincraftboi7164]

Their the same thing...

[@laz6259]

@@imamincraftboi7164 yeah,That's the joke.

[@iwbywnm]

@@imamincraftboi7164 WOOW your a frikkin genius

[@BasketSlipper]

Mate, balisong is a butterfly knife too

[@noideaforaname1524]

People in the community like to call it a balisong because it’s the traditional name

[@BrettGDB]

I'm really questioning how the youtube algorithm new something I would like that never crossed my mind.

[@yeysbaws]

Wow! This is my first time watching Anodizing procedure! That’s amazing!

[@EliteLurker760]

Yo you deserve way more views and subscribers for this level of quality content, great job!

[@flosvic]

Kk

[@br4ss_crusader973]

"I murdered ur toys as well" -Spy

[@thearbiter1544]

Sorry to pop in unannounced

[@denoisd]

I never really was on your side

[@thearbiter1544]

You died as you lived... Morbidly Obese

[@EikRandver]

You got blood on my suit

[@oceanstarch]

YES i was looking for a comment like this

[@Wanderer_of_Sol]

I have to say, even thought this was more or less a practice piece in the end, I think it turned out gorgeous. I'm going to have to look up this anodization tutorial you mentioned and do something similar with my next titanium scales or something.

[@parks2509]

the nail polish technique is probably the smartest and coolest way of making something bland into a call of duty camo, great work man

[@abysmxlassassin2297]

Get this man some subs! This was incredible!

[@tyler2854]

I have never heard someone sound so depressed at such an amazing job... Keep up the good work!

[@gamingwithnikotv7978]

Thank you Contraption Collection: Your videos have constantly gotten me into a get it done mood, and because of that my life has just felt better. Thank you so much.

[@mingkey6726]

This was so chill and fun to watch. I've never seen a knife workshopping video in my life but it was very entertaining!

[@spadehaze1541]

This man sounds sooo wholesome and I love it

[@tristanfinch6032]

He sounds depressed

[@KailoMaliki]

This video makes me happy. So much effort and experience in this. Beautifully done! Knife looks wonderful.

[@navalcomic6572]

You don't give yourself enough credit. This is amazing work

[@NicholasPellegrino]

Awesome persistence! Paid-off in the end! Keep it up!

[@DenDenBMX]

this was a really cool video man, I really enjoyed watching it, I think it came out great! that splash anodizing looks awesome

[@mason3vze740]

lol sup DenDen

[@tintero969]

damn that's a really good video. i have been looking for these kind of videos for a while now. I'm glad i finally found one with the entire process and it has top tier editing. I bet it costed you a lot with all those power tools and such. Good Job on this one man

[@RedmondCid]

Very cool project, and I love all of the tools in your workspace. I wish more people understood the importance of doing exactly what you're doing: trying new things! The volume of information acquired that way, especially since it's 'hands-on', can be substantial. It's also a gold mine of ideas.

[@lukecrowleymusic]

My KZbin recommendation algorithm is starting to know me better than my family and friends

[@kito337]

That's how it works. Eventually it'll know you better than yourself

[@whiskey419]

Showed up in my recommended and was treated with a pleasant surprise!

[@darktrainer3643]

This has to be the most entertaining guy who makes his content just hobby wise where it looks sleek editing and overlay of the voice. It’s just so nice to see someone sharing their interests with others and being so whole about it, keep on goin man

[@bkaspe00]

Dude this is like my first time seeing this voltage color changing process and I just flipped out I love the multiple handles that don’t match it just looks so 80’s or something I love it I want that knife soooo bad lmaooo

[@spencermorgan8588]

That anodize finish came out stupendous. Lovely video.

[@briantylentock4177]

Wait how do you have so little subscribers? This is such high quality content! Keep up the good work!

[@johnbroccolifromstatenisla964]

I watched this entire, extremely well made video then saw the amount of subscribers. You deserve so much more

[@mlrd6622]

The Balisong Scissors Idea Is SICK!

[@BruceDatDude]

Dam you really are the most chill dude who has restored a balisong that isnt some douche who does it just for money and sh you really can express yourself and entertain people more

[@anxiealt9733]

Ok now this clearly needs a million views and be on my recommended after 3 years

[@BytzDrawz]

Lol alright. See you in 3 years

[@sinep7913]

Knife: super shiny Contraption Collection: its a bit blotchy

[@adriantheasian7162]

I love how you talk and how your still motivated to finish things you've started i wish i was like that

[@adriantheasian7162]

@YANEZA Luis Venancio it's franzj's profile pic idk the sauce

[@travers114]

I didn't see any other comments mentioning this, but my preferred way to deal with sanding is to get a few thick glass plates, or granite counter top offcuts and use spray adhesive to mount the wet sanding paper to these. These substrates are generally really flat, and the adhesive makes it so the paper doesn't bunch or move around which also helps the paper last much longer. I also have a lunch tray that I lay them into on rubber feet, so the filings and water don't soil my workbench and helps with cleanup.

[@counterstrikelord]

Bro, it's amazing. KZbin Recommend coming in clutch. Just subscribed.

[@mortimermouse3086]

I would love to see more of these restorations. Maybe try a beat krake raken and try to anodize the aluminum handles.

[@ombejk]

I hardly ever subscribe to someone after just one video, but it really surprised me how huge is the difference between yours actual sub count, and what it should be for your content and its quality. You're actually amazing. Keep going man!

[@freed3011]

Well this a rare sight, a real restoration, AND he added customization, AND its a balisong. 3 amazing things in one video

[@charles.3187]

this man must have high standards for perfection because that thing looks like God fucking made it

[@tophatdoge3215]

*”What do you have?”* *”A KNIFE!”* *”NO!”*

[@benknudsen670]

Loool

[@TheJTRstudios]

I appreciate you showing the whole process instead of just the stuff that worked for you.👍

[@d100763]

I'd have a beer with this guy and learn from him....he sounds like he'd be a patient tutor

[@drego321]

Looks at thumbnail: You have my curiosity. "today we're going to do some *anodizing* .Now you have my attention.

[@justinharrington7842]

alright so i was scrolling through this video and saw this, i was interested and clicked. after seeing how much work and dedication and you calling your work "sub par" is complete bullshit, personally i think you did an excellent job with this knife. it looks absolutely stunning

[@superchroma]

Well, the thing is, compared to masters of craft, it is worse in both process and outcome. Almost everything we own or work with in our day to day is fairly pedestrian in nature, though, so it is very impressive regardless. He works hard and cares and that's what matters.

[@hullinstruments]

One of the key things that separates craftsman from master artisans and engineers is knowing when to stop. LS Starrett had a well known ideology. Something needs to be exactly as precision as required. No more, no less. Important to know when the job is done. Knowing when to walk away is important. You did a wonderful job and have a lot of skill! And you should be proud.

[@Abicated]

I both enjoy the look of the new one and cannot do better. Good video.

[@HudsonH]

He's so calm and while disabling a knife like i would be screaming my head because find the right part lol

[@AlexBaka_]

I was shocked to see how low the views where on a video of this quality!

[@samclarke8210]

This sounds like a man who is absolutely done with everything and everyone

[@450poundtv3]

I wouldn’t really watch these kinds of videos, but this guy makes it different, this guy makes it better

[@jimmyinc-hm4le]

dude it is ok. at least you have a real one. im stuck with a homemade LEGO one.

[@Cynical2424]

That sounds cool af

[@thechicken4435]

I have three real ones

[@driesleeuws2857]

the chicken gamer which one?

[@YanosProductions]

the chicken gamer what are they?

[@whoopssteyrs]

jimmy. inc "a homemade LEGO one" A WHAT

[@mellow6328]

The sadness in his voice when he says "sanding"

[@thecodeitworks5874]

he is so hard on himself his work is amazing

[@BOMBPHONICS]

Awesome love all 13 of my BRS knives!

[@tsamx5751]

This made my day when the video popped in my recommended.

[@Erikkkkkkkkkkk5]

This is amazing I wonder y u don’t have many subs

[@adamski9936]

Thank you. You got me into balisong flipping... You've costed me about 200 bucks so far

[@GeezSus]

Whenever you spin the balisong, it just seems really cool and satisfying, never gets old

[@Alan-vm2pz]

very cool, dude!

[@finchy_1172]

We meet again kind strangers thanks to KZbin's weird algorithm

[@chapsm.7334]

No I like this video... But I didn’t even know a Balisong existed until this so yeah

[@louisb.6149]

With all the beautiful perfect channels of restorations and builds this is pretty nice. Its more human than just a wordless beautiful picture. The experimenting with annodization was pretty rad too. I have a buddy who anodized my guitar stuff so I know the process a little but its wild watching it shift colors in there lol

[@diedforurwins]

I love your insane perfectionism. I am the same. Good is not good enough.

[@halzan5043]

I would honestly pay like 800$ for this knife

[@gunter4155]

Yeah, it's regularly 300+ already xd XD

[@halzan5043]

@@gunter4155 what equipment did you use for anodization I was thinking of anodizing a pistol slide but I don't know how to get started

[@Habosfos]

yo it went from well worn to factory new

[@rileypusateri762]

nice video saw this video in my recommend a couple of times, glad I clicked on it. chill guy with good angles that explains enough but doesn't get too repetitive. overall great video and definitely deserves a like, keep up the good work. hope you see this!

[@kingj728]

If you take out the pivot you could push the handle slabs in opposite directions to create tension on the lower body pivots to make the screws easy to take out. Beautiful work by the way!

[@chapsm.7334]

I don’t even know what’s going on half the video and he sounds like he’s constantly criticizing his work

[@silkz10]

If you wanna hear a chill voice, look up “penguinz0”. His voice is as monotonous as hell

[@CapnCook-mr6yc]

This is some of the highest quality content I’ve ever seen but your tired my guy. Make time for you 👍

[@daneilfranklin]

this is probably the most well treated butterfly knife i've seen. I think you gave it a good home.

[@tylerdeanda1075]

this dude had his heart set on this creation, and it paid off

[@PurePlatinumAlek]

This is a video of a man doing what he loves with a calm attitude.

[@pillowsocket]

I like how all the tiny screw ups are included.

[@BONSAII_DRAWS]

the dedication. the pain. the suffering. it was worth it.

[@wingardium_dosa]

Sandpaper: *exists* This guy: "Ah shit, here we go again"

[@Hakuratallica]

Man didn't even use gloves, respect for facing the pain he went through

[@Hakuratallica]

Only used gloves for the acid part

[@IZZYDONEIT]

i love this man and the way he makes his videos, so relaxing.

[@drumbum7999]

you could easily put a relay with an Arduino serving as a timer in the anodizing circuit to get really consistent timing for your anodizing.