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 attention to detail and tailored courses stood out. Each click on their website unveiled a world of possibilities, igniting a passion for the craftsmanship I was yet to explore." My [...]
A Journey That Exceeded All Expectations
Andreas Kalani2024-03-25T15:33:04-07:00Choosing 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 into their classes, AKU's website presented a glimpse into the artistry I aspired to learn. The intricate designs of the knives showcased on their platform spoke volumes, affirming Andreas as [...]
My journey at AK University has been transformative
Andreas Kalani2023-11-15T12:40:11-08:00At AK University, under the experienced and patient guidance of Andreas Kalani, I discovered a unique skill set I never knew I had - knife-making. I started with no expectations and no skills. This wasn't just an ordinary course; it was an immersive, hands-on journey into the intricate art of creating knives. Each session, limited [...]
Andreas is amazing and patiently explains the process.
Andreas Kalani2023-02-02T02:01:46-08:00"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 experience were priceless! Andreas is amazing and patiently explains the process. What needs to happen, what is happening, and the outcome of the results. From the idea/thought, sketch/drawing on paper, [...]
This class saved me from watching 10,000+hours of YouTube videos
Andreas Kalani2023-02-02T01:59:39-08:00"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 tricks along the way. The environment was welcoming, and Andreas is a very nice and humble guy. The shop is very well equipped, but Andreas was careful to make sure [...]
Learned a great deal from you
Andreas Kalani2023-01-12T03:50:24-08:00I 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 great deal from you. Your from beginning-to-end teaching method provides every detail for making a knife. Also, the one-on-one instruction afforded me the ability to ask questions and practice each [...]