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 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 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’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 [...]
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 [...]
Andreas is very helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to learn from
Coming into the class without any experience other than research, I had a great time and experience with Andreas. I really enjoyed not having [...]
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 [...]
Learn Knife-Making with Expert Instruction at AK UNIVERSITY
Here’s a polished testimonial based on your provided answers: I joined AK UNIVERSITY's knife-making class after discovering Andreas Kalani's exceptional knives on YouTube. His dedication [...]
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 [...]
Our 10th-Anniversary Knife-Making Adventure
We wanted a project to celebrate our tenth anniversary—something we could learn and create together. Knife-making at AK University was the perfect choice. Within 20 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
AKU surpassed all my expectations
Our son’s long-standing interest in crafting quality knives led us to AK University. After he completed his college degree and specialty certificate program, we fulfilled [...]
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 [...]
