OUR STUDENTS
Everything new is hard at first.
Few words from our students
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 – [...]
