At AK University, under the experienced and patient guidance of Andreas Kalani, I discovered a unique skill set I never knew I had - knife-making. I started with no expectations and no skills. This wasn't just an ordinary course; it was an immersive, hands-on journey into the intricate art of creating knives. Each session, limited [...]

My interest in attending AK University probably differs from most – but even if you don’t have ambitions of becoming a professional bladesmith – I strongly encourage you to read on. For several years now I’ve been watching Andreas (via Instagram) create many incredibly beautiful works of art that are also highly functional and [...]

This class is incredible value! Getting to work side by side with a true craftsman like Andreas and produce a knife of the quality I finished was an amazing experience. It’s a very hands-on way to learn knife making and Andreas is able to break it down so it’s easy to understand for a [...]

The 2-day class is like a summary of Andreas' years of experience and knowledge of knife making. He will guide you thru the step-by-step process and share valuable information and techniques as you go along the way. He showed me a more efficient method of handling construction and making the knife more balanced and [...]

Coming into the class without any experience other than research, I had a great time and experience with Andreas. I really enjoyed not having to be in a large group of people and the ease of focusing on the task at hand. Andreas is very helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to learn from. I would [...]

"Andreas Kalani is Awesome!  He is passionate and willing to share, teach, and pass on his legacy.  The craftsmanship and hands-on, one-to-one private learning experience were priceless! Andreas is amazing and patiently explains the process. What needs to happen, what is happening, and the outcome of the results.  From the idea/thought, sketch/drawing on paper, [...]