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At AK UNIVERSITY, we are focusing on the needs of those looking to sharpen their knife-making skills.
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 [...]
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 [...]
From Ocean to Workshop
I decided to take a knife making class at AK University because I wanted to learn how to make dive knives for spearfishing. That eventually [...]
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 [...]
From Curious to Confident in Two Days
Working with Andreas was a great experience. He’s a gifted instructor—patient, clear, and deeply knowledgeable about the art and science of knife making. I’ve always [...]
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 [...]
I know it sounds cliché, but I truly loved the whole experience.
I started making knives about a year before I found Andreas’s class at AK UNIVERSITY. I had taken classes elsewhere but never really got the [...]
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 [...]
From Woodworking to Blade Mastery, My Journey with AK UNIVERSITY
My journey with AK UNIVERSITY began with my long-standing interest in metalwork, fueled by my background in woodworking and sharpening hand tools. My recent involvement [...]
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 [...]
From Interest to Obsession: Broadening My Knife-Making Skills
As a full-time knife maker for the past year, I’ve been eager to learn from the best in the industry. When I discovered Andreas’ page [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Learning from a True Master of the Craft
I’ve wanted to make a knife for years, and learning directly from Andreas was the perfect way to do it. For a hands-on craft like [...]
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 [...]
A Hands-On Journey Into Craftsmanship
I joined AK University because I wanted to learn something useful and hands-on—something I could be proud of making myself. I’ve worked with tools before, [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
A Gift Turned Into a Passionate Craft
The knife making class was a gift from my wife for my son and me — and what an adventure it turned out to be. [...]
I have already booked another class with Andreas
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A Deep Dive Into Technique
I joined AK University after going down a deep YouTube rabbit hole about knife making. When I found out the school was only about ten [...]
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 [...]
