OUR STUDENTS
Everything new is hard at first.
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At AK UNIVERSITY, we are focusing on the needs of those looking to sharpen their knife-making skills.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Hooked on Knife Making at AK University
I absolutely love the knife I created, and so does the chef who’s using it! Even a week later, I still can’t stop admiring it. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Worked from raw materials to a fully finished knife
After searching for a way to build my knife-making skills, I was excited to discover AK UNIVERSITY—just an hour and a half away. I joined [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Finding Mastery Through Guidance
I joined AK University because I reached the limit of what I could learn on my own. I had been following Andreas’ work for a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
