I want to thank you again for giving me the opportunity to take your knife-making course. I really enjoyed our time together and learned a great deal from you. Your from beginning-to-end teaching method provides every detail for making a knife. Also, the one-on-one instruction afforded me the ability to ask questions and practice each skill you taught.
I would highly recommend your course to anyone looking to start knife making or to learn new methods to produce a high-quality knife. I look forward to working with you more in the future!

I have followed Andreas on social media for almost four years and have seen his amazing knife-making abilities, so when I saw he was offering a knife-making class, I immediately jumped on it! All of my expectations were exceeded and then some. Andreas takes the student through every single aspect of making a knife…from designing it on paper to grinding and heat treatment to handle design and finish sanding/polishing! What the student is holding at the end of 2 days is a one-of-a-kind, self-made, razor-sharp knife. Andreas is an amazing teacher and makes the class a ton of fun. As a former military and current first responder for almost three decades, a knife has been an extension of my hand. So, learning to actually make one was a truly fantastic experience for me, and one Andreas made exceptionally amazing! I highly recommend anyone interested in knives take this class. You will not regret it!

So, I took several knife classes in the past from a different school; I came across AK knives and thought I would give them a try; WOW, what a surprise!
Andreas’s knowledge and teaching abilities where far beyond my expectations. In 1 class, Andreas taught me so much. Not only did I make a Bad Ass knife, he
taught me how to grind free hand. I can’t wait to hone my new skills and take another class… Thanks, Andreas

From beginning to end, the class was full of experience, talent, and critical knowledge. The amount of information that Andreas shared with me making my knife is so vast, it can only be explained by the experience! The care and passion in the way Andreas teaches was fulfilling, and it matches his artistry which is what led me to want to take his class in the first place. I found his location with ease. The class environment is spacious, clean, and organized. I felt comfortable and relaxed. I truly appreciated the time I spent with Andreas and highly recommend it for anyone thinking about taking a course!

2nd the knife I’ve ever made taught by The Great Andreas Kalani at his new Orange County AK University. This two-day one-on-one course blew my expectations out of the water. The experience was polished and is hands down the best place in SoCal to learn the art of knife making. I am absolutely honored to be his first student and could not have asked for a better instructor. Check him out if you want to make knives and are in the SoCal area. You will not be disappointed.

I was in awe of how great Andreas’ class was.  I have put together some knives with handle material, but this was an eye-opening experience.  It turned out better than I could have ever imagined. The class was informative, hands-on, and fun.  The details and techniques taught were incredible.  The materials available for use were top-notch and the instructor was very easygoing. I am very much looking forward to taking another class next year!  I would highly recommend the class to anyone looking into tooling and knifemaking.

I have been a bladesmith hobbyist for about 1 year. All my knowledge was learned through good ole youtube, reading books, and blogs. I wanted to further my knowledge by finding a basic bladesmithing class and found AK University.
I’ve been following @andreaskalani for quite some time, so I was thrilled to see that someone of his caliber offers these classes. Going into the class, I was slightly intimidated and concerned about how the class would go. However, those concerns immediately went away the moment I stepped into his shop.

Andreas was very patient with me, took extra time to explain things to me, and made it fun and easy to learn. He was able to create a balance of pushing for excellence, all while being reasonable to my limited skill set. Whether you’re a hobbyist, a full-time bladesmith, or someone with zero experience just looking to create a family heirloom, this class is for you.

I have already booked another class with Andreas and look forward to booking more!

The knife-making class at AK Studios will catapult your skills forward by years. Andreas will tailor the class to your skill level, and you will leave with a beautiful knife. The two days are packed so full of Andreas’s years of knowledge that you will spend days after digesting the advice. Whether you are a new knife maker with zero experience or you have years of experience, take this class!