These STEEL Business Cards WEREN'T Made with a Laser

We're going inside a Chinese factory that makes metal business cards. And it's totally different than I expected.
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#StrangeParts #FactoryTour

[@jameslamb7197]

"I've made something I don't entirely hate". Congratulations, you're now a graphic designer.

[@whteman2]

It’s China. Basically they have slaves.

[@lancinekeita4823]

Ooof.. That hit home

[@Pandhermonium]

This made me laugh. Well done.

[@AaLLLLL]

@@whteman2 Are you sure about that?

[@whteman2]

Don’t believe everything you read on the internet

[@Arbiter099]

Look at that subtle coloring. The tasteful thickness. Oh my God, it even has a watermark.

[@davidli782]

Arbiter099 one of my favorite scenes from any movie

[@thenungzo]

I can't believe that Bryce prefers Van Patten's card to mine.

[@HeffboomKonijn]

Came for this ^_^

[@privateportall]

Haha, nice one ;).

[@Djuntas]

I love this movie, its simply perfection, top 3..5? so good.

[@gammakingTO]

Imagine Scotty showing up with this card in the American Psycho scene 😂😂😂

[@RishabSg]

Exactly what I was thinking 🤣🤣

[@tryingagainwithadifferetname]

Bro the american psycho scenes cam in my recommendations below this video 😂

[@INFIDEL82AA]

BUT... That one had to be in Egg Shell White! Niiiiice!

[@meestabeck]

Dear God, it even has a watermark.

[@shinichi9do]

orgasm

[@Fatvod]

Steve Wozniaks business card a decade ago was laser cut sheet metal. Thinner than these and much more cut out lettering, but basically the same idea. He may still carry them around. I actually have one he gave to me. Cool idea man, loved the video!

[@mikemathisen34]

those are going for 1.5k right now

[@jacobhinchliffe6237]

@@mikemathisen34 I'd keep it, that's amazing

[@talkvids]

He still hands them out. He had some on Steve-0s podcast a few days ago

[@AfroMyrdal]

This is the stuff I'm here for! Even something simple like business cards can be interesting!

[@cameronempey8350]

F yeah man for real this is the best content

[@thegoodguy44]

Pretty uninteresting

[@ask_os_2229]

@@thegoodguy44 Just like your life

[@lasseandersen3519]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXq2iq13aJtgkLs

[@ezdikey]

Because it is Strange

[@ChrisBigBad]

Thank you Mr Tong for showing us your factory :)

[@ansonjiang8238]

@Ken Mason Who doesn't?

[@stevethea5250]

@@ansonjiang8238 5:21 he wanted to yank Mr Tong lol

[@takeru51]

No worries

[@alexdavison8256]

Mr tongs is used for food

[@retiredshitposter1062]

Mr Tong I have built a shrine in your honor and my children pray to it daily. Tong Bless.

[@manzanopeludo]

I’m graphic designer and you made it such a amazing thing. I had seen metal press cards before, so you did an wonderful thing. Congratulations. 🍾🎉🎈🎊

[@jonesbbq307]

The amazing thing about this channel is, Chinese and foreigners can both watch his video and learn something new. Good job!

[@amrizafif]

Tony: There's a machine downstair, that cuts through..... Scotty: Oh! *face lights up* Tony: .... but it's too dangerous Scotty: Too dangerous *disappoints*

[@Alex4n3r]

Without protective glasses I assume the worker might be in danger already.

[@trendskai790]

top secrets,maybe?

[@r0dpm]

@@trendskai790 no secret, if those high-energy lasers can make their way through metal, they will cause serious damage if mishandled (severe cuts / blindness).

[@mrlithium69]

"This is a really serious operation here." Its amazing they devoted two whole factory buildings for this, and had to move due to pollution/chemicals. They have a good system going it looks like. Like the little cousin of PCBs.

[@wobblysauce]

+

[@bhatkrishnakishor]

Thank you Tony for helping our guy with translations at the factory 😊

[@_xmj]

A lot of necks were broken in the making of this video

[@alexisaceves3134]

Lmfao so I wasn't the only one that noticed that lol

[@harrasfaiz]

hahaha

[@KPunkZ]

I dont understand

[@harrasfaiz]

many people who walk past him...looked back at him...

[@niileshj.shetty5072]

hahhahaa

[@rickloyd8208]

I never knew about metal business cards, definitely need to make some for personal purposes (first impression guaranteed). Thanks and LIKE

[@FTWBloody]

[From google translation] As a printer always beginner (5 years currently in France), I am really surprised and happy to see that the use of sunscreen film is still used for the creation of these plates at the beginning of the trial. A big thank you for allowing people to know this profession that is disrupted from day to day 😊

[@kasperstenbom]

This was dope! Something as simple as a business card being made. Loved it, thanks for sharing! 😍

[@INFIDEL82AA]

This WAS awesome, Scotty! Thanks, man! I'm SUPER-STOKED to get them to make my business cards! They looked awesome, and the options were ridiculous! Thanks again!

[@hamilpatel4025]

That's really neat! Had a feeling how they were made, nice to see in detail.

[@timhui950]

That's awesome... Thanks for showing the process! I need to get some cards.. haha

[@loulew2]

Fantastic video. It's absolutely fascinating watching these being made

[@56585656587]

Thanks for that awesome tour. Great job on your part as well.

[@FishKungfu]

"Strange Parts" is a major brand in my book.

[@evilgrin1]

your books too narrow minded then

[@augustgast]

If someone is wondering what huge brand it was. It was Amazon. I have a friend that works in the Amazon brand accessories department. Sent him this video, and he mentioned that it was them, Amazon. And he loved the prosess of how they got made.

[@slimepixelify]

what kind of amazon card?

[@camels4lyfe599]

What kind?

[@paulkeith9680]

A special kind of Amazon gift card perhaps?

[@pilon4312]

i'm pretty sure they were American Express Prestige black card

[@DrBeckerHamilton]

I must say this is awesome... And thank you so much for showing this to us... Now I'm excited to order one for me 😁

[@hasnelleman]

Awesome video! Your videos inspired me to visit Shenzhen a few months ago. It would be cool to see a video about laptop shell manufacturers. We now know how they make PCB's. But I always wondered how they design/manufacture the complete laptop shell. Maybe an Idea for one of your next videos?

[@anthonyornelas9921]

Not only do you make the coolest videos... Thank for helping me find my new business card supplier! :)

[@karlning8910]

Yes

[@jmtx.]

Awesome cards! Didn't realize there was much work going into making them. Thanks for doing the tour for us!

[@pingpan]

I love your video, your lens captured some very beautiful scene of this culture.

[@henryliang9828]

I like that he's been in China for so long that getting honked at from behind doesn't make him jump 😂😂

[@ChangoGestor]

I love your videos! and I really like your energy and personality, I've been watching you since first videos, Im very happy to see you grow so much!

[@indonesiar110]

That is indeed a very sharp business card... Love from Batam City of Indonesia!

[@CorubiaNall]

Gratz! Hope your travels and events go well.Thank you for such an interesting and informative video.

[@desther]

I am really glad i subscribed. Sweet channel, every video is gold!

[@ilikeapplejuice8658]

i was more amused watching the people stare at him for holding a camera

[@macforme]

I love Apple Juice: There aren't many 6 foot plus red heads in China. Maybe it wasn't because of the camera that they were staring. 😯

[@zihenglu4344]

yes. you do need a business card in China, to print your wechat QR code

[@aksquad5522]

The funny part about that is that on the Card there isn't a Wechat Barcode. Its only a KZbin Link to his channel.

[@curtisbme]

@@aksquad5522 I'd assume those are just for promotional purposes whereas the ones with his personal info has the wechat code.

[@aksquad5522]

@@curtisbme Can be possible because at one point he skips a frame to not show the backside

[@WayneHuo]

@@aksquad5522 it's on the back, he showed it in the video

[@JoeARedHawk275]

It’s actually scary how everything has a QR code in China. I joked to my sister about running out of QR code’s cuz it’s on addresses, cars, random papers, to pay, everything bruh

[@juanp1000000]

I love it. Thank you so much scottie! Great video!

[@HypnoticAbyss]

I've got Kevin Mitnicks business card. Its metal like this but has detachable lock picks etched on it

[@yahey3086]

REALLY hope to get one of your business cards for collection，it's designed by Strange Parts！ BTW your video clip is getting better and better now，I've watched all of your videos, waiting for your next！🍻

[@222000seb]

Wait, LTX? YOU'RE GOING TO LTX THIS YEAR???? Thats awesome!

[@bmmcwhirt]

Yea, I don't know if that was officially announced yet or not so spoiler. Unfortunately I cannot go as I have to be elsewhere. LTX will be epic though.

[@Skidryn]

It was confirmed that he was planning on going during a WAN Show

[@nickkaboo]

Wow this is absolutely awesome stuff to impress my mate👍🏽👍🏽

[@alexpopovychenko4931]

Nice story! i`m also stay in SZ now for few weeks. Each time when i came here i can see smth new and amazing. so please keep doing video like this its realy interesting, i think you have big talent for this. Good Luck!

[@i_am_blur]

I would totally buy a card as Strange Parts memorabilia/merch!

[@DJDJ-si2gn]

i don't need cards, but i honestly ordered because they look great! thanks for the link :D

[@phildo1737]

rip environment duhh

[@buryzenek002]

You never think about a process of making even small things until you actually see this, thanks Scotty, great video as always :D

[@denvermarvelous5308]

Best business cards I have ever seen so sick

[@insu_na]

A friend of mine actually ordered from them and we were really surprised how small of a production run they're willing to make, even at the prices they set. He had like 200 metal clips or so etched and it only took like a month. What even more surprised me was that every single one was individually packaged... The kind of effort that takes would be impossible to get for that price here in Germany

[@SimilakChild]

Repaired a network for a company and they gave me this nice clear plastic business card, probably the best one i've ever seen.

[@safwanfahmi8684]

You are absolutely inspiring everyone to be curious.

[@johngordon6689]

Awesome cards, and the QR code worked Great!!!

[@fyisic]

You are putting Patrick Bateman to shame with that card!

[@Oli420X]

Good someone in the comments made the reference

[@Henrque123]

He would kill for a card like this

[@Harishumarji99]

Is that an American Psycho reference?

[@mateuslegramante8532]

Thanks Jesus! I'm not the only person who thought about this.

[@JT-91]

The lines are so crisp. The feel is to die for. How dare he show me up like this lol :P

[@GolfTube]

That lady at 13:45 should definitely wear laser goggles

[@shitijsood7506]

Love your work man. keep up the good work

[@Daehawk]

Those are beautiful. I used to have a metal social security card. I bought it at a mall kiosk when I was 17. I carried it to keep my original safe. Everyone accepted it until around 2005 or so when no one would.

[@mustafaatatuzun3181]

Keep showing us the factories. I liked them a lot

[@dhruvsengar6452]

Loved the video. Althoigh, I felt as if I’m watching a younger Conan O Brien hosting 😅

[@FoltynD]

really nice video, keep up great work and more of content like this

[@CJWarlock]

Interesting visit cards idea! Thanks for the video.

[@RobayatRahman]

That major major brand is American Express black card🤣

[@evancashman7614]

Yeah lol you see it in the video

[@mrboatshoe]

I thought the same

[@WallHaxxx]

They are fakes. You can see the listing in the store he links. There's a lot of companies making them.

[@TheKingdidu]

No it’s Apples credit cards

[@felipedourado]

Apple's

[@weiesschwein7206]

I really like your video and hope that your video will add Chinese subtitles in the future, because you have many fans in China.

[@redman77464]

可以打开自动翻译老哥

[@weiesschwein7206]

@@redman77464 翻譯得非常不準確啊

[@retiredshitposter1062]

@@weiesschwein7206 不準 自动翻译 哥哥可準

[@microsoftcortana9239]

“Many fans in China” who are accessing KZbin illegally...

[@mp3studios871]

@@microsoftcortana9239 😂😂🤣🤣😂

[@MikeyDTries]

wow prefect timing many thanks going to take a look for mine. Great job

[@omarkarsly2453]

thanks a lot ... you make me see things i never know that it's exist .. thanks again .. you are awesome

[@NoshAbroad]

This seems like it could be a nightmare when dealing with The TSA EDIT: Many frequent travelers don't use checked baggage.

[@Juanguar]

Nosh Abroad he could just ship it to himself

[@NoshAbroad]

@@Juanguar He wants to travel to and from America. This is going to come up every time he passes through TSA. Sure, he could put business cards in his checked baggage (if he has checked baggage at all) but the point is to have business card in your wallet so you can give it to someone when needed.

[@NoshAbroad]

@@MrTeetec I just see them making a stink about having a metal object on your person that could be used maliciously. I have been force to trow away items even more innocuous than this when traveling through American Airports.

[@descendency]

Just stick them in a checked bag.

[@NoshAbroad]

@@descendency Many frequent travelers don't use checked baggage. Especially business travel. I prefer carry on and personal item only to save time.

[@dateacha77]

Let's see Paul Allen's Card.

[@dridhoc7978]

Nice tour I enjoyed watching it

[@PaulBakewell]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@colinlucas791]

When he is walking in the beginning, look at literally everyone looking at him LULW

[@sasufreqchann]

you are glowing with exitement

[@Spaxuable]

thank you so much for all the cool tours! are you planning on doing a tour in one of the electric car brands that are starting to sell cars in other parts of the world, like BYD, SAIC etc? if not, would love to see it.

[@Ken.Howard]

Cool, I had those made 20 years ago, they were such a hit... people love them

[@WarrenHyde]

13:18 Get your free credit card details here...

[@Ethan-lx5fe]

They over there making American Express Centurion cards.... 👀

[@gennaro]

my first thoughts too!

[@johnnychang4233]

These are replica collectors with no official AMEX recogition. www.aliexpress.com/item/Personalized-building-cutout-quality-stainless-steel-business-metal-card/869125865.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.100009.1.3fc43198xt79Da&gps-id=pcDetailLeftTopSell&scm=1007.13482.95643.0&scm_id=1007.13482.95643.0&scm-url=1007.13482.95643.0&pvid=61285d4c-c9b4-4d45-bba5-35506b64c6de

[@MalteSittig]

No, it is not the Amex Centurion. At least not the current batch

[@gennaro]

@@MalteSittig got any photos of the latest ones?

[@sirpfa]

johnny chang wow! Looks so good

[@alexaraneda6461]

Wow, increible el trabajo que hay detras...gracias

[@scalor]

B-roll with the rainy scene was straight from Ghost in the Shell. Loved it.

[@MCJadster]

Wow. The cards at 13:22 are actual credit cards with numbers and expiration dates and stuff.

[@kageversace2931]

Drago Grossberg yeah american express does metal cards just like that

[@MCJadster]

@@kageversace2931 yeah but I feel like it's irresponsible to put those on the internet for some reason.

[@helveciopereira89]

But don't showed the verification code.

[@alphamrc309]

Nice card! You're right about WeChat in China being so ubiquitous. In just a few years the entire business culture in so many industries shifted from presenting a physical card to offering your WeChat's QR code for them to scan.

[@benwebb5230]

amazing never stop uploading!

[@bobxdark370]

I still have some Japanese-made ones from like 1989, and they rock. All other versions I have seen have cutting edges, and get smudgy right away.

[@gormauslander]

2:00 this man summarizes graphic design over a period of 8 seconds

[@Oscar4u69]

totally 🤣

[@SlushSnail]

Wow, it's amazing how tech has evolved so quickly.

[@gene1star]

This video was as everything in this video very and pretty cool.

[@kevinm3751]

I have to say, normally I am disgusted with the choices Google makes for me on what videos they think I want to watch but in this case I am jacked that you showed up. I think your channel is friggen awesome...;)

[@KK-ce9ep]

13:40 , they are making American Express Black Cards lololol

[@grape1829]

They're probably the fake ones sold from China.

[@GamingScotsman]

He did say they do major brands so that's possibly where they are made 🤷‍♂️

[@pesto12601]

Yeah.. Black alright... BLACK MARKET!!

[@WallHaxxx]

They are fakes. You can see the listing in the store he links. There's a lot of companies making them.

[@user-mk000]

@@WallHaxxx Lol you've been in all the comments saying it's fake. Looks like you need to go and check yourself.

[@swenekaf1141]

Hi , could you send me one card please , i just wanna impress my friends when we do coke

[@bosanacodrodznje9686]

😂

[@shanekelly2943]

My man was thinking the same 👌🏼😤

[@manuelescobedo3546]

You don't say coke, you say white lines my friend.

[@kodichamberlain2548]

@@manuelescobedo3546 he can say it how he wants

[@xXXMFAXXx]

@@manuelescobedo3546 no my friend we say Charlie lmao

[@matteldridge5581]

as always brilliant and cool

[@Frankie343]

Cool process

[@SirNickyT]

That's so awesome. Im super jealous.

[@firthlaist218]

-- "Dream a Little Bigger, Darling"

[@SirNickyT]

@@firthlaist218 I can be jealous of something totally attainable lol. I never thought to look into these.

[@firthlaist218]

Sir Nicholas Then please, allow me the privilege of receiving your very second Lazer Cut Bizzy Card ....and THEN dream a little bigger 😆👌🏼

[@JrVtec]

"Hēi ! There's a strange man talking to a device on a stick! Must clone and sell!"

[@11O100]

Wow, very interesting process.

[@SHOCKPROOFX]

You just made me want to get a metal biz card! Great video!

[@tomanderson8444]

If you got a load of them printed, I'd totally buy one as merch......

[@kaarel545]

It's always fun to see how many people look back at you as you walk and talk to your camera(/phone?)... Just curious: Do you still feel embarrassed or anything similar when you do it or has it just become normal for you?

[@StrangeParts]

It's gotten easier over time, but it's still nerve wracking to shoot in public.

[@rodrodanux8349]

@@StrangeParts And, are there any videos that never came to life, gone inside a stollen camera?

[@StrangeParts]

@@rodrodanux8349 Never had a camera stolen, but yes, there are definitely some videos that haven't seen the light of day. Usually because I stopped shooting them partway through and thus don't have an ending.

[@star9ine276]

@@StrangeParts bruh.

[@hermest99]

Fantastic video!

[@SushiParty]

I would love to have metal business cards with some wicked designs but I'm not important enough to need cards. Awesome video even though I didn't really understand half or more of what was going on. Just cool to see behind the scenes.

[@justinmagill5861]

Got to love China, instead of wearing a respirator the guy dealing with the toxic chemicals wears a surgical mask.

[@AlexisMorin]

Shoutout to Inkscape! It's an amazing piece of software

[@feevos2451]

I didn't expect such a long tedious process for some finished metal cards, that's quite amazing actually

[@gck86]

Looks awesome.

[@razorr527]

Top notch work done by that company. Your business card looks awesome dude 👍

[@RajaDNPOfficial]

China always made me say “Wow”.

[@WhiteLie---------------------1]

And number one

[@cnoneg1787]

Makes*

[@username4441]

@@WhiteLie---------------------1 numbah*

[@tngchinghwa]

i visited china in May 2019, i said wow too

[@rjpena6273]

China > japan

[@swordmastaz]

Got one of these awesome business card @ltx thanks for signing it. Nice seeing you and chatting for a min =)

[@thunderfeetx9280]

This is awesome!