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 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’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 [...]
A Career Altering Experience
I came into Andreas’s Beginner Knife Making Class coming from the 2D/Graphic design space, wanting to change my career path and having been curious about [...]
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 [...]
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 – [...]
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 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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
