AK University is located in the beautiful city of Santa Ana, California. We are in a great location close to the airport, freeways, and many local attractions. At AKU, we believe that the best learning environment is fun. We love what we do and do our best to keep a positive atmosphere at our University.
The School
Classes
AKU classes are private and in-person courses designed to give each student the best opportunity to learn and practice throughout the course; therefore, each course is limited to no more than one student. This allows you to learn and practice the techniques while maximizing your time to learn the new craft. The cost of $400 per day includes materials based on the projects. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required upon the registration, which will be applied to the class tuition when the balance is paid in full. If you need to cancel, you can use the deposit amount for up to 12 months from the registration date.
School Of Knife-Making

$400 / Day
- Knife Design & Geometry
- Tools & Material Introductions
- Prototyping & Profiling
- Grinding Techniques
- Heat Treatment & Tempering
- Handle Construction
- Sharpening Techniques
School Of Forging

$400 / Day
- Tools & Equipment Techniques
- Hammer Technique & Control
- Knife Forging Techniques
- Grinding Techniques
- Heat Treatment & Tempering
- Simple Handle Design
- Sharpening Tempering
School Of Leather-Working

$400 / Day
- Tools & Material Introductions
- Sheath Design & Model
- Sheath Making Methods
- Stitching Techniques
- Lamination Techniques
- Dyeing & Airbrushing
- Accessories & Mounting
School Of Casting & Molding

$400 / Day
- Resin & Epoxy Introduction
- Tools & Material
- Design & Style
- Diorama Modeling
- Resin CastingÂ
- Silicon Moulding
- Grinding & Finishing
Our Students
Travel
Flights

John Wayne Airport
Location: Orange County, California
Address: 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Airport Code: SNA
Distance To Shop: 10 min / 5.2 miles
Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott Costa Mesa South Coast Metro
Location: Orange County, California
Address:Â 3002 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone: (714) 545-1001
Price Range: $150
Distance To Shop: 2 min / 0.7 miles
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
Location: Orange County, California
Address:Â 3002 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone: (714) 426-9833
Price Range: $100
Distance To Shop: 6 min / 1.7 miles
Registration
Complete the form below to signup for available classes. We'll contact you to confirm the dates and process the payment once we receive the registration form.
Please click here if you have already filled out the form and need to pay your deposit.