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Every knife tells a story. See what AKU students have built — from first blades to award-worthy pieces — and read what they have to say about the experience.
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Real experiences from students who built their knife at AK University.
Hunting & OutdoorA Career Altering Experience
I came into Andreas’s Beginner Knife Making Class coming from the 2D/Graphic design space, wanting to change my career p…
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Hunting & OutdoorAndreas is very helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to learn from
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Hunting & OutdoorA Gift Turned Into a Passionate Craft
The knife making class was a gift from my wife for my son and me — and what an adventure it turned out to be. We’ve take…
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Kitchen CutleryAndreas is an engaging and supportive teacher
My knife-making journey began with a desire to sharpen knives better, which led me to refurbish vintage Japanese chef kn…
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Hunting & OutdoorFrom Curious to Confident in Two Days
Working with Andreas was a great experience. He’s a gifted instructor—patient, clear, and deeply knowledgeable about the…
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Kitchen CutleryAndreas is amazing and patiently explains the process.
Andreas Kalani is Awesome! He is passionate and willing to share, teach, and pass on his legacy.
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Hunting & OutdoorA Hands-On Journey Into Craftsmanship
I joined AK University because I wanted to learn something useful and hands-on—something I could be proud of making myse…
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Hunting & OutdoorLearning from a True Master of the Craft
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 c…
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Hunting & OutdoorAn Incredible Depth of Knowledge
I first joined AK University as a gift from my dad, and what started as excitement over a unique experience quickly turn…
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Kitchen CutleryFrom Interest to Obsession: Broadening My Knife-Making Skills
As a full-time knife maker for the past year, I’ve been eager to learn from the best in the industry. When I discovered …
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Hunting & OutdoorOur 10th-Anniversary Knife-Making Adventure
We wanted a project to celebrate our tenth anniversary—something we could learn and create together. Knife-making at AK …
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Hunting & OutdoorAK UNIVERSITY was the perfect opportunity to turn that passion into a skill
I’ve been interested in learning knife-making since I was a kid, and joining AK UNIVERSITY was the perfect opportunity t…
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