THE AK UNIVERSITY

Welcome to AK University (AKU), located in the heart of Orange County, California. Our campus is just minutes away from the beautiful beaches of So-Cal and conveniently accessible from various local attractions and John Wayne Airport. At AKU, we are passionate about what we do, and we believe in providing the best learning environment – positive, informational, hands-on, and fun.

AKU takes pride in offering private and personal knife-making classes. Each class is exclusively limited to one student, allowing us to create the ideal hands-on environment for learning. This approach ensures that you receive personalized attention from our skilled instructors while maximizing your practice time to hone your new knife-making skills.

Join us at AK University and experience the joy of learning in a supportive and dynamic setting. Our focus on individualized learning and hands-on training will empower you to become proficient in the art of knife-making while enjoying the beauty of Orange County.

MEET OUR TEACHERS

Andreas Kalani, Neil Kamimura, and Steve Schwarzer classes are events based and will be announced upon being held.

Andreas Kalani
Andreas KalaniArtist - Knife Maker
Andreas Kalani creates knives and cutlery that celebrate the natural beauty of steel and complimentary organic or handmade materials.
Neil Kamimura
Neil KamimuraArtist - Blade Smith
One might say Neil Kamimura was born to forge steel into knives. After all, his middle name “Teiji” is an homage to his great-grandfather Teiji Kamimura.
Steve Schwarzer
Steve SchwarzerABS Master Bladesmith
Steve Schwarzer is a Master Bladesmith who sold his first knife in 1976. Makes folders, axes and knives specializing in mosaic Damascus and picture mosaic.

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