Few words from our students
At AK UNIVERSITY, we are focusing on the needs of those looking to sharpen their knife-making skills.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Andreas was extremely patient and easy to talk to.
Taking Andreas’s bladesmithing course has been an absolute dream come true. I’ve fantasized about putting this dream into motion for far too long and [...]
This will not be my last visit to AK university
The inspiration to take the trip from Texas to California was easy! I wanted to learn early in my knife-making journey from the best! When [...]
The passion in the way Andreas teaches was fulfilling
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 [...]
From Zero Skills to a Beautiful Blade
I’ve loved knives since I was a kid, but it wasn’t until I started hunting that I wanted to learn how to make my own. [...]
Venturing into the Realm of Knife Making
Stepping into the world of knife making, AK University beckoned with promises of artistry and skill refinement. Drawn by their website's captivating display of craftsmanship, [...]
The details and techniques were incredible
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This class saved me from watching 10,000+hours of YouTube videos
"I didn't know what I didn't know. Andreas guided me through a custom knife build covering the fundamentals and adding some invaluable tips and [...]
Andreas’s knowledge and teaching abilities where far beyond my expectations.
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 [...]
My journey at AK University has been transformative
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
From Hammer to Blade: Crafting My Own Yakut Knife
I’ve always been fascinated by knife forging, ever since watching Forged in Fire. Despite my growing interest, I never had the tools or knowledge to [...]
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 [...]
AK University Took My Knifemaking Skills from Good to Exceptional
As a self-taught knifemaker, I reached a point where I knew I had to go back and properly learn the skills I had rushed through, [...]
Andreas will tailor the class to your skill level
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
