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Real experiences from students who built their knife at AK University.
Hunting & OutdoorThe hands-on vibe at AKU made the experience even better
I was excited to find AK UNIVERSITY just an hour and a half away, as I was looking to build my knife-making skills. Afte…
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Hunting & OutdoorAK UNIVERSITY was a gift from our wives—a special “father-son” experience
Taking a knife-making class at AK UNIVERSITY was a gift from our wives—a special “father-son” experience we’ll never for…
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Hunting & OutdoorCreative, Comfortable, and Truly Hands-On
I wanted a practical skill that didn't involve sitting behind a desk, and AK University delivered exactly that.
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Hunting & OutdoorFrom Japan to Santa Ana
I take a lot of classes—from woodworking joinery in Japan to boat making in Washington. If I had to rate all the different experiences I’ve had, AK University is easily number one.
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Hunting & OutdoorAn Exotic Experience That Actually Clicks”
I signed up because it felt like an amazing opportunity to do something new, exotic, and completely out of my comfort zo…
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Hunting & OutdoorAndreas\'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 t…
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Hunting & OutdoorA Unique Date Day That Turned Into a Masterpiece
I was looking for a unique date day for my husband and found AK University—it was the only place that made this kind of experience possible locally.
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Kitchen CutleryA 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 o…
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Hunting & OutdoorAn Unforgettable Experience at AK University
What initially sparked my interest in AK University was the diversity of knife-making classes and the instructors, some …
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Hunting & OutdoorAKU surpassed all my expectations
Our son’s long-standing interest in crafting quality knives led us to AK University. After he completed his college degr…
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Hunting & OutdoorThe hands-on experience in my first knife-making course was invaluable
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Hunting & OutdoorThe passion in the way Andreas teaches was fulfilling
From beginning to end, the class was full of experience, talent, and critical knowledge. The amount of information that …
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