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 Gift Turned Into a Passionate Craft
Winston Kalani2026-01-03T17:39:26-08:00The knife making class was a gift from my wife for my son and me — and what an adventure it turned out to be. [...]
A Hands-On Journey Into Craftsmanship
Winston Kalani2025-11-23T15:30:45-08:00I 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, [...]
Finding Mastery Through Guidance
Winston Kalani2025-11-23T15:15:27-08:00I joined AK University because I reached the limit of what I could learn on my own. I had been following Andreas’ work for a [...]
Our 10th-Anniversary Knife-Making Adventure
Winston Kalani2025-09-07T21:18:36-07:00We 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 [...]
From Curious to Confident in Two Days
Winston Kalani2025-09-07T21:10:26-07:00Working 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 [...]







