Few words from our students
At AK UNIVERSITY, we are focusing on the needs of those looking to sharpen their knife-making skills.
AK UNIVERSITY was the perfect opportunity to turn that passion into a skill
I’ve been interested in learning knife-making since I was a kid, and joining AK UNIVERSITY was the perfect opportunity to turn that passion into a [...]
A Journey That Exceeded All Expectations
Choosing AK University for my knife-making journey was a decision fueled by curiosity and a quest for craftsmanship. Located within reach and boasting detailed insights [...]
Andreas is amazing and patiently explains the process.
"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 [...]
Blew my expectations out of the water
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 [...]
All of my expectations were exceeded and then some
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 [...]
Andreas is a true craftsman and artist and an even better instructor
My wife is a chef, and although I had no experience making knives, I got an itch to make a knife for her to use [...]
A Quest Ignited by Passion
As I embarked on my knife-making odyssey, AK University emerged as the beacon guiding my path. Amidst the plethora of options near LA, AK's meticulous [...]
Transformative Knife Making Experience at AK University
My experience at AK University was everything I hoped for and more. I discovered the school through Combat Abrasives, and the promise of one-on-one, private [...]
The learning environment at AKU struck a perfect balance between relaxed vibes and high productivity
I have been intrigued by the art of crafting knives for quite some time, but I lacked the guidance to begin. My desire was to [...]
The 2 day class is like a summary of Andreas years of experience & knowledge
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 [...]
The hands-on vibe at AKU made the experience even better
I was excited to find AK UNIVERSITY just an hour and a half away, as I was looking to build my knife-making skills. After attending [...]
work side by side with a true craftsman like Andreas
This class is incredible value! Getting to work side by side with a true craftsman like Andreas and produce a knife of the quality [...]
Andreas is both an artist and a professional.
I’ve always been interested in forging and knife making, so when I heard about what AK University offered, I knew I wanted to attend. One [...]
A Transformative Knife-Making Experience with Andreas
Andreas helped guide me in learning the craft of knife-making. The learning vibe was very hands-on, with examples of Andreas's work to demonstrate what works [...]
Learned a great deal from you
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 [...]
Andreas is very helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to learn from
Coming into the class without any experience other than research, I had a great time and experience with Andreas. I really enjoyed not having [...]
Hands-On Learning That Transformed My Skills
I recently joined AK UNIVERSITY's knife-making class, inspired by the exceptional quality and artistry of Andreas Kalani’s knives I saw on YouTube. His dedication to [...]
The hands-on experience in my first knife-making course was invaluable
I found AK UNIVERSITY when I needed to tackle a knife project, and it turned out to be the perfect fit. The classes, focused [...]
From Curiosity to Craftsmanship: My Journey at AK UNIVERSITY
I work in an environment where I am constantly around knives of all kinds, and over time, I became increasingly interested in their artistic aspects [...]
An Incredible Depth of Knowledge, Practical Skills, and Artistic Freedom
I first joined AK University as a gift from my dad, and what started as excitement over a unique experience quickly turned into a deep [...]
Andreas is an engaging and supportive teacher
My knife-making journey began with a desire to sharpen knives better, which led me to refurbish vintage Japanese chef knives. That started me making the [...]
An amazing experience with Andreas that I’ll cherish forever
My interest in attending AK University probably differs from most – but even if you don’t have ambitions of becoming a professional bladesmith – [...]
An Unforgettable Experience at AK University
What initially sparked my interest in AK University was the diversity of knife-making classes and the instructors, some of whom I had seen on TV [...]
AK UNIVERSITY was a gift from our wives—a special “father-son” experience
Taking a knife-making class at AK UNIVERSITY was a gift from our wives—a special “father-son” experience we’ll never forget. From the start, we were amazed [...]
From the moment the class started, I picked up unique techniques
I was inspired to join AK University because I was ready for real, hands-on teaching from the best—and AKU delivered exactly that. From the moment [...]
