Bernal Cutlery

Bernal Cutlery Bernal Cutlery specializes in whetstone sharpening and offers a wide selection of new and vintage knives from Japan, Europe the US and beyond.

Bernal Cutlery also offers lessons in Japanese whetstone sharpening. Bernal Cutlery also offers lessons in Japanese whetstone sharpening

To say this is a big loss to us all is such an understatement especially right at this moment we’re all living through. ...
09/01/2026

To say this is a big loss to us all is such an understatement especially right at this moment we’re all living through. But then again, I suppose we can all look at all the decades of inspiration and gift he has passed along. Wendell Berry was way too good for us all. Damn. Do yourself the biggest favor of 2026 and watch the documentary produced by two Bird film titled “look and see; a portrait of Wendell Berry” you can stream it for a small fee or patron the filmmaker for $100 …Just gutted over here. Too many good ones in one week. David Attenborough better stick around for a hot second while we all catch our breath. - kelly

08/28/2026

It’s time for another “What’s in my Basket”!

This time with Eleana Hsu and Kevin Gondo, the founders of Shared Cultures, a San Francisco–based fermentation business reimagining traditional Japanese miso and shoyu through the lens of Northern California’s seasonal bounty. Inspired by local farms, wild-foraged mushrooms, and time-honored techniques, they produce small-batch miso, shoyu, and deeply umami-rich seasonings. Their handcrafted ferments are trusted by Michelin-starred chefs and home cooks alike for adding depth and flavor to every dish.

08/27/2026

And oldie but a goodie. What should we restore next?

08/07/2026

For this next episode of “What’s in my Basket” we have Jillian Knox!

Jillian Knox is a food and prop stylist based in San Francisco. Her work lives at the intersection of food, culture, and memory. With a trained eye for beauty, a deep reverence for heritage, and a decade of editorial credibility, she brings a rare combination of visual sophistication and storytelling instinct to every project. Her styling has been featured in Food & W**e, Bon Appetit, and Southern Living. She has also contributed to more than 14 acclaimed cookbooks; notable projects include Black Food by Bryant Terry, Diasporican by Illyanna Maisonet, and Anything’s Pastable by Dan Pashman.

08/05/2026

Just sharpened a fresh batch of Fineline gyutos, our homage to our favorite fine hand ground Japanese monosteel gyutos.
Hand ground A2 carbon tool steel with mini bubinga handles. Ground convex for smooth cutting and good food release and thin behind the edge for precise work. A2 has great toughness and good edge life, after lots of experiments we landed on a finish with a hard Iyo Meito natural stone roughly equivalent to 4000 grit synthetic. We wanted users to experience the knife as we found it best.

Available at both our SF shops and online!

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07/29/2026

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Get on the Tetanusville Trolley here in the bargain bins! Lots of new vintage knives getting added. Online bernalcutlery...
07/24/2026

Get on the Tetanusville Trolley here in the bargain bins! Lots of new vintage knives getting added.

Online bernalcutlery.com or better still at our Valencia St shop

New drops and returning classics back on the shelves and online now!
07/16/2026

New drops and returning classics back on the shelves and online now!

Address

766 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA
94110

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+14153550773

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