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 [...]
From Interest to Obsession: Broadening My Knife-Making Skills
Andreas 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
Andreas 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
Andreas 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 [...]
Hooked on Knife Making at AK University
Andreas Kalani2024-11-18T14:04:34-08:00I 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. [...]
AKU surpassed all my expectations
Andreas Kalani2024-08-19T11:50:35-07:00Our 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 [...]