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 [...]
Andreas is an engaging and supportive teacher
Winston Kalani2025-09-07T21:08:39-07:00My 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 [...]
This will not be my last visit to AK university
Winston Kalani2025-06-04T10:59:53-07:00The 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 [...]
From Interest to Obsession: Broadening My Knife-Making Skills
Winston Kalani2024-12-31T15:02:41-08:00As 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 is a true craftsman and artist and an even better instructor
Winston Kalani2024-11-18T14:27:08-08:00My wife is a chef, and although I had no experience making knives, I got an itch to make a knife for her to use [...]
Transformative Knife Making Experience at AK University
Winston Kalani2024-11-18T14:07:54-08:00My 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 [...]