Bernal Cutlery

Super cute kitchen supply store! Very helpful and kind staff, highly recommend stopping in! They have a great selection of high quality products at fair prices.

This cutlery establishment is renowned in the world. If you’re looking for a good place to try out some Japanese knives, look no further. After doing a lot of research and deciding to throw away my old $100 knife set that was already rusting, I decided to come in and look at some real knives. After deciding that I wanted to go with a few Japanese knives, I came in, not knowing very much. The staff was extremely helpful and helping me decide what I wanted, and explaining to me, the benefits and cost associated with each kind of steel and help me find something in my price range. On the left side of the wall, they have plenty of Japanese knives from good knife makers. On the right side, they have plenty of European knives if that’s what you’re into. They also have all the accessories you need. Should you want to sharpen or learn more about cutlery. This is probably one of the only places in the Bay Area where you’re gonna actually be able to find some good knives, and hold them. They also offer a professional sharpening service, and they also teach classes on how to sharpen your own knives if that’s something you’re interested in. Overall, this was a good experience. I highly recommend if you’re contemplating buying something online you at least come in here and talk to them and see what they have on display. You may be surprised about things you don’t know, and being able to hold and purchase a knife if you want is also a great experience. The only feedback I would have is that parking, like most areas in San Francisco, is very difficult. They have street sweeping on random days and I got a ticket, but this wasn’t their fault.

Everything that you can imagine about knife is here. They also have a lot of kitchen utensils, and plates with a very unique selection of taste. I also spot those really tiny tap passcode that I have to get. I would definitely recommend my hair if you’re in Valencia such a cool place to visit..

Love this store. It is an absolute haven for anyone passionate about the art of blades. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by a captivating array of knives, each one exuding quality craftsmanship and expertise. The staff here are not only knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly and eager to assist, making the shopping experience both informative and enjoyable. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary enthusiast, Bernal Cutlery offers a curated selection of tools to elevate your kitchen game. Fun to test the Santoku blade slicing the tomamto 🍅

I used their knife sharpening service and I am super happy. I should not have waited so long. The price was very reasonable and my knives are now wonderfully sharp. I did not feel the need to opt for expedited service so it took almost 4 weeks. But I drop a couple off at a time so I always have other knives at home to use.

Beautiful store aesthetically in a pretty part of mission district with all sorts of quality cutlery. Got one of those things you use to scoop veggies up from the cutting board and can’t wait to use it! Small business ✅ and kind staff. Plus they have so much canned fish

Walked in to the store on a thursday afternoon and the people at the sharpening service greeted me warmly and immediately. Showed them this beat up naikiri knife i got and the person who helped me told me the lead time they needed. He also checked out the damage more on it and said he could do it today and have it ready if I opted for the rush service. totally did that option since it wasnt much more expensive considering the length of my knife wasnt too long (they charge by length.) I checked out the main store while I waited and got some inexpensive knife edge protectors. The sales person was really friendly and knowledgeable even though I was purchasing just accessories. Not too long after the knife sharpening person found me and said my knife was ready. What’s also great is the sharpener let me know of possible future issues with my knife since the previous owner didn’t maintain it very well. great people there at Bernal Cutlery and my knife is shaaaarp now

I am very happy with the quality of my first japanese knife, a Konosuke Sanjo, which I bought yesterday. Cutting vegetables with it is a dream and waaaaay better than my previous Wusthof knives. The service from the lady who helped me choose this knife was exceptional. She was knowledgeable, and did not push me towards anything but just explained what would suit my purpose. I told her my budget and she gave me a few knives to look at. There's really nothing like holding a knife in your hand to help you decide. It was almost closing time but they did not rush me. I've been to this store several times in the past just to look around. I got a very nice cutting board last year. They really take pride in their service. The only thing I would advise to other customers who may want to look at their wonderful knives is to go on a weekday, when it's not crowded. I've been in there on a weekend when it's crowded and it's a different experience.

Schwing schwing! I'm a knife guy, and this is certainly has been a sort of mecca for me whenever I come to the city. I do not know the most about knives and blades and steel types and all that, but I DO know that the BEST knife that you should pick up...is pretty partial to your own preferences. That being said, they could definitely help you HONE into your tastes. Wow, I'm on fire. I walked into the store, which looks quite exhaustive, I might add. It was really schnazzy. They've got Eastern knives on the left, and Western knives on the right. I was in the market for a western knife, so I went over to that counter. I had an idea of what I wanted, which was a blade of 4-6 inches to be used for prepping smaller items. I was given like 8 options to peruse, and ended up choosing the Bernal Cutlery and K. Sabatier collaboration petty knife. It felt really great in the hand, and it's my first carbon steel blade! They were very patient, and I was very very happy with my experience! You GOTTA give this a go, especially because these guys are just so happy to be selling knives! You can feel the passion.

Customer service can improve. Some folks are nice. But most of the time my experience has been negative. People disinterested in helping, acting stuck up, or just plain rude. I can find and buy the goods they sell for the same price elsewhere without the off putting attitude.

My Knives Have Never Been Sharper I brought in a couple of dull old kitchen knives that I was ready to toss, and Bernal Cutlery brought them back to life. Their sharpening service is perfection -- better than brand new. They clearly know their craft, and they're fast, friendly, and fair with pricing. I'll never trust anyone else with my knives again.

While this is of course a knife and knife sharpening store, they also have a super cute market area with a bunch of items fit for a foodie. I came in while exploring the Mission and was tempted by just about everything in sight. They have a nice selection of chili oils, sauces, spices, tinned fish, and cook books. Totally worth the stop in to peruse this selection!

This establishment is a joke! Left an email last week asking them can I bring several knives to have it sharpen and what is the best time in the morning. Of course with no reply even when you call the store.

Love this store! We were in the area so we walked in. Store is very inviting with many specialty items. I bought some tinned fish and my friend bought some serving utensils. Many knives here. Customers were picking up/dropping off knives for sharpening.

Visiting from out of town with some chef friends and have always wanted to come here. Was looking to buy a new knife but wasn't really sure what I was looking for. We were assisted by Leo, who provided outstanding service and expertise. His knowledge of the knives, their makers, and their specific applications was impressive to say the least. He took the time to understand what type of knives I like and felt comfortable with and guided me toward the perfect knife suited for my needs. No sales pressure, just genuine love and passion for the craft. Leo also took the time and offered me valuable advice on sharpening techniques and stone maintenance, which I really appreciated. He even shared some excellent restaurant recommendations for us to check out while we're in town. Exceptional experience from start to finish. Highly recommend Bernal Cutlery and especially Leo.

I'm a fan of all kitchen shops, let alone a knife shop, kid in a candy store vibe. Tons of great shit you don't particularly need unless you're a cooking dork and need all the tools, which I may need to admit myself, I am. Have bought an assortment of things here, from cook books, DIY Japanese import carving knives, multifunctional openers for under $8, to ceramic tinned fish holders to make my table settings pretty. Most recently picked up a chef press. Super super pleased with it and used it immediately for a steak I'd say some items are a bit expensive, while some are priced very well, you just need to have a think whether you'll use something more than a dozen times a week and you'll find that it's not that expensive at all.

Great little specialty shop with more than just cutlery! There's a great selection of cookware, Kit in tools and unique spices and sauces from all over the world. I saw a large selection of tinned fish including the brand I brought back as gifts from Portugal.

We dropped in while visiting town, just wanting to check out some German chef's knives to complement the Japanese collection we've pieced together. It was more of a fact-finding mission to see what was out there but the fellow helping us was so pleasant that we ended up with a Friedr Herder and some table knives. A really great experience - there was no hard sell or any lording of expertise over a couple of modestly informed buyers. We were afforded quite a bit of time to look over options, learn about the manufacturers, and walk through all of the feature and maintenance considerations. Would recommend a visit to anyone looking to make a purchase with confidence, whether it's for themselves or (especially) as a gift. Even just seeing the collection of inventory, which goes beyond cutlery, is worth a stop.

These people know their top tier knives and even for beginners! I went in last year to buy my first top notch chefs knife and it didn't disappoint. It was also around $100 and it cuts everything like butter. I just went in to buy a second knife and went with a Japanese one around $300 that's made with powdered steel and looks awesome! These ppl also stand by their work and I appreciate their friendly and approachable customer service.

"I'm sorry it's gotta be a little bit of a scary place to work. I don't know how you feel about it. You want to be standing there having people comming in all day going 'I need knives. I need more knives. Do you have any bigger knives? I'd like a bigger knife, a big, long, sharp knife, that's what I'm in the market for. I like them really sharp. Do you have one with hooks and gouges like blades and kind of serrated? That's the kind of knife I'm looking for. I need one I can throw. I need another one I can just hack away with. Do you have anything like that?' " -Jerry Seinfeld da Scene: Stumbled onto this great shop while exploring Valencia area, now we stop in everytime. Just tried out their knife sharpening service. da Work: Dropped off 3 of my heavily used knives. I've had them sharpened several times at local shops, farmers markets, even tried an online joint. I guess you don't know what you don't know... 'cause these knives have NEVER been sharper. Seriously, even new out of the box, they didn't cut this well. I'm totally stoked... Will bring another set for sure!! da Service: You drop off your knives, they give you an idea of the charges to expect, and send you a txt w/ order number. I opted for standard service, you can get express service for an upcharge if you need quicker. Mines took 2 weeks, wrapped up nicely for pickup. You get what you pay for as these knives have never been sharper!

Loved this place. There are many interesting kitchen goods not just knives. Bought Japanese condiments.

My friend recommended this knife sharpening store to us, glad we found it. We bought our knives from Japan last year, and needed to get them sharpened again. I think for the 4 knives we brought in, including a pairing knife, boning knife, and two chef's knives, we paid about $60 for all of them. We did a rush job, 2 days, which was definitely worth it. Otherwise you can do a regular job, which would take 2-3 weeks. They did a fantastic job. I really wanted to check out their store, but for next time. It looked really interesting - lots of different knives for purchase, cookbooks, and kitchen items too. Until next time!

This place is great and I love that we have a place like this in the city. I especially love their fish wall, which is a very aesthetic looking set up of all kinds of canned fish (sardines, salmon, etc.) in a variety of different flavors and brands. I love looking at all the pretty labels and picking out the ones I think my friends and family might like. I also love Bernal Cutlery's variety of japanese bowls and kitchenware. They have a really good selection of cook books as well. Great place to pick up home ware and/or gifts!

A few months ago I read an article in the Chronicle about Bernal Cutlery. Part of the article spoke about their intention to create their first custom knife. Kevin, my son-in-law, loves to cook and has a collection of high end knives. Christmas was coming and I thought that would make a special gift for him. I confirmed w/ Tammy that he would appreciate it and ordered one. I learned that the knife would be available between January 15 and February 15. Kev was happy to wait. Yesterday I received an email that the knife was being shipped. I figured it would arrive sometime next week, but to my surprise and delight it was on my doorstep today! I brought it in and unpacked it. It was securely packaged in the box, w/ paper packing materials. Not a trace of plastic. The packing materials are in the recycling. I am attaching photos I took of the knife in its box. I didn't take it out because that should be Kevin's privilege and pleasure. It looks incredible and I will take pleasure in presenting him w/ it. Here's the article if you're interested in reading the full story. https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/bernal-cutlery-knife-sf-18450719.php

Customer Service by all staff members in the Knives Sharpening Service component of the store needs to incorporated into their interactions with all customers. Questions are to be expected. Dismissive, condescending attitudes have no place in a business located in the heart of a community, namely the Mission District.

Great service! They have a nice variety of knives and culinary items. We found exactly what we were looking for.

Sharpen your knives, here! Taking them to hardware stores. The ones that contract outside sharpening service is NOT the way to go. Bernal Cutlery will loan you a knife if you need one before yours are done. Saved me! As turn around time was 3 - 4 weeks. Not saying that's the norm. They do have a rate for expedited service. Vaughn was so friendly and accomdating. I learned a few things about knives from him too. In addition, they accept knife donations. Used in their classes. Driving over the hill. Then, navigating the neighborhood streets is not my cup of tea. I will bear it when I take the knives back for the next sharpening.

What a wonderful establishment ! This is heaven for people who are really passionate about cooking tools and anything related to kitchen/cooking. I came in looking for gifts to give my mom and Jamie (the nicest person ever) helped me tremendously! I had so much questions since I wanted to get the best curated selection and she was so patient and accommodating! They have a good selection of western, global, and Japanese knives, as well as good quality kitchen tools. Based on how I saw my mom cook and her preferences, I got 3 stainless steel knives in total: 2 Japanese (hitohira nakiri & naozumi nihonkou ?) and 1 western knife (French 6' K Sabatier Auvergne) to give her options. Jaime explained it is good for all-purpose uses such as chopping, prepping, and basic cutting of proteins. I added a Japanese stainless steel peeler as a gift to replace my mom's dollar store peeler lol. I asked to have everything wrapped in a Furoshiki cloth since I saw it displayed and it looked really nice :) Great selection of spices, condiments, tinned fishes, and they have matcha from Uji so I got some, plus yuzu concentrate as a personal treat ! Totally love this space and may come back for other lovely stuff!

The best knife I've ever owned. Also the most expensive knife I've ever owned. Worth it. Knowledgeable staff if you can convince them you can afford a good knife.

I've had my knives sharpened here many times, but the quality of work is not exceptional. I've bought knives here, and I've never been satisfied with the price-to-value ratio in the end. I've bought kitchen supplies and snacks here even though the cost is usually sky high. But the biggest problem to me was when a member of the staff gave me completely incorrect information about the law on carrying knives in California. The staff here is never friendly, and I recall the employee that day was particularly rude (even as I spent a couple hundred on another knife), but the kicker was talking down to me... and being incorrect. This store benefits greatly from the lack of competition, for now. Recommend going anywhere else if you have another option. You'll have a better experience with more friendly and knowledgeable staff, and you'll probably get a better knife for less money too.

I love this store!! I admit I have never gotten a knife here but I love it nonetheless. They have a variety of curated artisan goods such as spices, sauces from Queens, soy sauces, vinegars from Taiwan, and Japanese cookware. Of course they have a huge selection of knives of various types and origins, and multiple workers to assist in knife selection. They also offer knife sharpening services. I got a $10 bag of dried Irwin mangoes from Taiwan and I was skeptical at first cause it was expensive, but they were so good... Overall, a super nice store to browse if you are into food.

Stumbled across Bernal Cutlery during a day out with friends shopping for Christmas gifts! The shop is beautifully set up and easy on the eyes. They had goodies from all around the world, which is great if you're looking for a gift or kitchen wear that is handcrafted and unique to your taste. My friend and I both bought a Japanese stainless steel knife hammered knife with a beautiful wood handle. The employees were super kind and helpful- they answered our many questions and taught us a lot about knives to find the best one for our secret Santa's.

Very knowledgeable staff, patient, able to talk me through purchase of 2 starter Japanese knives for teenage daughter just exploring her culinary interests. Did not try to upsell me in any way and actually found a very nice knife that was a prior trade in that was a great price point.

Excellent service . On time priced right . What else do you except me to say . Perfect prefect perfect

Was researching places to check out since some buddies wanted to explore Mission district one weekend and I figure I wouldn't be returning anytime soon. I stumbled upon this place, attracted by the different types of donabe they carried. There are a lot of different products packed in this relatively small space and the layout is like a big loop around the store so you can constantly keep moving, but at any given point, you still have access to an employee which is nice. Many of the employees were interactive and knowledgable about the products in their store. I enjoyed talking to one of the staff members about their collaboration with a Japanese family on yuzu salt. I caught a whiff from the open jar they had out and decided to treat myself, even convincing one of my friends to purchase one. I'm not sure if it's worth the $16, but it is nice to try at least once. The place also carries a bunch of pantry items like various chili oils, sauces, seafood, etc. that might be worth checking out. My favorite parts of the store were the corner with tweezers/weights/donabe and the wooden bowls/cutting boards section. This is the first store where I found an adjustable fluted pastry cutter, so I picked it up as a Christmas gift for my friends who love making fresh pasta. There's also some fancy ravioli molds, gnocchi boards, etc. for the pasta lovers. I also picked up a chef's press and some tweezers for fun. However, the items are quite pricey..for example, I already had this Japanese mandoline on my Christmas wishlist that I found online for half the price of what they were asking for in their store. I would come here only to find specialty tools (such as knives, they have a lot of those) that I could not find anywhere else.

I brought in a knife to be sharpened. I had had it for several years; it was a gift from a dear friend who visited me from the Netherlands, so I have a bit of emotional attachment to it because of the friendship. Vaughan, the operator of the business, is friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled at doing his work. Dealing with Vaughn and this business makes me think of the way things work in small towns where locally-owned businesses are the norm. I was beyond pleased with every aspect of the transaction.

Great and fun store to shop in. More than knives, it has cookware, specialty food items and lots of sardines too. Marco was really nice, he was very knowledgeable and helpful. Gave me a bunch of knives to try out within my budget. He also gave my knife an initial sharpening, so it's good to go.

Amazing store with a vast variety of knives and related offerings. They even have a section dedicated to sharpening customers knives. Granted sometimes it take a while to get serviced because the lines are so long. This service is still very good so it's worth the wait. One of my favorite stores.

Good knife sharpening service and suggestions on blade maintenance. Great new knife selections.

Can't get enough of this place. They have so many great options whether its a bread knife or a paring knife and their sharpening team is next level. They knocked out my knives and shears so efficiently and were so kind to me. Look forward to visiting again.

AMAZING shop; knives, sharpening, and so much more. The front of the shop has dried and canned goods. A lot of it is locally produced with a standout being the large selection of Korean sauces made by Queens market in SF. Knives: they have everything you can think of, high end kitchen knives to cali-legal everyday carry knives. I'm sure their sharpening service is fantastic and I kept wishing I knew we would come here beforehand so I could bring some of our knives. Accessories: Lot of nice kitchen accessories. A coworker ended up with a wasabi grater and I bought a nice $4 peeler made in France. They have a huge variety of quality looking cutting boards as well. It is on Valencia street so parking can be challenged, it looked like a lot of locals just walk over which would be ideal.

I just picked up myknives from Bernal Cutlery. They are very professional and yet friendly. They give you a time when the knives will be ready and sure enough, the knives were ready on time. I just tried one and found it very sharp. I do like sharp knives. Also, they are extremely well-priced and very affordable. Thank you Bernal Cutlery.

Love this place for all that it offers. But I cannot understand why I'm prompted to tip on the transaction, plus the subsequent stare down at the point of purchase...? I bought three things none of which qualify as a service, nor was I served food. No one went out of their way to extend help in a way that was above and beyond. Maybe it's the world we live in now but it leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

I don't usually cook. It's not like I can't cook, it's just that when I do my food turns out to be inedible. I'm known to mess up tapioca and even Rice-A- Roni. But, I have to be self sufficient some time and not always rely on eating out. Goodness help myself when I do. My latest cooking endeavor was to start making salads, which would save me close to $12 each time (ordering out). So, I needed a vegetable knife that would be able to cut tomatos, onions, cucumbers, beets, etc. I came here and was amazed at the selection. I've been using a $20 Amazon knife this whole time and my vegetables looked like Freddy Kruger cut them. Choppy and messy. Thank goodness for this professional knife store where they can answer all your questions, sharpen your knives (not for free though), and where you can pick up other things like cutting boards and sanding stones. They don't pressure you into a sale, in fact they're just the opposite. They take out knices for you, are relaxed, and just let you browse and buy or not buy. This is the second knife I've bought here. I bought another knife for trimming fat off of steaks and man, both have made cutting a whole lot easier. They have a cool selection of knives for all your needs from cooking to whittling wood, so if you need a knife this is a cool place to check out!

This is an awesome shop on Valencia. They have a variety of kitchen utensils, mainly specializing in knives, but I'm drawn in by their massive collection of tinned seafood and chili crisps. I hunted down this spot because they carry Boon sauce and Kari Kari chili crisp, but upon setting my eyes on their beautifully displayed cans of seafood, I knew I would be a regular. The workers are super nice, always giving recommendations on their favorite foods sold in the shop. It's comforting when you know that they've sampled and can stand behind their products. And pricing is really fair. A lot of the items cost as much as the original price online without the added shipping fees. I will definitely be back one day to pick up my own knife. With the way Bernal Cutlery is set up, it would probably feel like picking out a personal wand from Ollivanders.

I love supporting local businesses when I can and originally found Bernal Cutlery while looking for a knife sharpener but ended up deciding to also buy a knife and cutting board there. They are extremely helpful in helping you explore different knife options and letting you see what feels good for you. I ended up buying a slightly different knife than I originally thought I would because there is really no substitute for being able to hold them in your hand and see how they feel. The staff member who helped me was knowledgable, helpful, friendly, and willing to answer all of my questions. They also provided me care tips and suggestions. The only thing I think could be improved is asking more about price point up front. I knew what I intended to spend and luckily the suggestions they made happened to be right around that so it worked out but I can see the prices being a little shocking if you have been used to buying much cheaper kitchen tools as I think many people are. Aside from the knives, they have a lot of other kitchen tools and pretty interesting foods as well. I was in a bit of a rush so I didn't get a chance to look around too much but definitely look forward to doing so in the future. They have a really good online store which is nice since many places don't list their inventory online and it's hard to see what is available. That being said, I do think it's ideal to go into the store if you can since actually holding the items you might be purchasing is very useful. Also I did notice some items in store not listed online. One note: the prices here are probably like 20-25% higher than what you may pay at some large online retailers. I didn't do a big comparison but the knife I bought was about $30 more here than elsewhere. Personally I think this difference is worth it - you are able to talk to them and get advice, you can see what you might buy before you purchase it, there's no waiting or shipping involved, and you support a local business. They also include a free sharpening when you need it. It's also very possible this isn't the case for all the items, and some of the stuff they sell is harder to find online. I'll definitely be back next time I need to buy a gift for someone who enjoys cooking or need some tools myself. So far, the stuff I bought here has already made cooking more of a delight and so I am a happy customer.

I love the selection of snacks and sauces sold here!! Now I don't have to worry about shipping fees or products being damaged in transit.

I've had the knife now for 3 months and it was truly an investment well it's worth. It's the best knife I own. The service is phenomenal and if you're truly interested, they will help you decide by giving you information on all their styles and what fits you best. They customize an experience in the their store just for you. I found myself wanting to cook more just to use it, which is rare, ask any man I've dated. I feel like a ninja chef with it. Hope you find the one that suits your cooking soul. Enjoy!

So cool that we went there twice during our visit in SF. Hubby and I were in the SF area, and we ended up coming to Bernal Cutlery twice. The first time, hubby basically came in with a purpose and bought stuff, while the second time was more of a casual browsing. Staff was great during both occasions; very knowledgeable, willing to converse, showed different knives that we'd be interested in, and very careful. The amount of inventory they have is pretty shocking. It's not a huge store, and, with the constant foot traffic and number of customers at any time, it can feel a little small. But they have a huge selection of everything kitchen-related, and you may find a very functional tool that you didn't know you needed to take home with you. I like that they had some pretty amazing cookbooks, but they also have ingredients/spices/condiments/small snacks that normally won't be in a basic supermarket. Prices were fine. Some were around MSRP-retail, but others were pretty reasonable. Hubby actually needed to get his purchase shipped back to us, and shipping cost was totally doable. Would definitely come back.

Nice spot for high quality cookware and some really nice knives. All of the workers were very kind. I didn't come into get my knife sharpened but it seems like they're experts at that. It seems everything has a good value and is worth the price. They also have some unique salsas, chili oils, and other small food items.

I was eating brunch across the street and saw this knife shop in the distance, and I became curious. I'm glad I checked it out, because they have a lot more than just knives here, including a lot of quirky and useful kitchen and gift items... cutting boards, garlic knives, and different kinds of scissors. Oh yeah, the knives on display were cool too, and the workers were super helpful and knowledgeable about them as well as the other items in the store. I walked away with some tiny scissors, because they were different and I like different. This store is definitely different.

These people HAVE TOO MUCH MONEY. I went to the store Tuesday, December 24th to buy a bunch of Christmas gifts. They were CLOSED! It was 1 p.m. and lights were on in the back and people milling around but the door was locked. I rang the bell and an employee came to the door. I asked "Can I shop at your store" and the employee said "sorry, we are closed." Who is so rich they can close their RETAIL store on December 24th for what looked like an employee party? They completely screwed up my Christmas shopping! What a bunch of lazy, spoiled, obviously over-paid jerks. Has anyone heard of a retail store that closes on December 24th? EVER?

Daniel, Daniel, Daniel... thank you for patience and knowledge in educating us on our purchase. We went to BC to have 3 knifes sharpened. After being kindly serviced by Von, we got side swiped and discovered the retail store. It looked like a museum. OMG! It was like eye candy. Gorgeous, beautiful and stunning knifes neatly displayed to tempt you with "Gotta have it. Want it! Need it!" If you love cooking, this is the place for you. Your prep work will become significantly more pleasurable and easy. I can't wait to use my new sexy cleaver!

Had a great time checking out the shop. It's full of nice Japanese marketplace items from cookbooks to sauces. I mainly went through because we got a generous Christmas gift card to this spot to buy a nice kitchen knife. The person helping us at the counter was informative and showed us a wide range of knives and explained to us the main use for them. I left the shop educated, informed, and with one more pretty knife to add to my ever growing collection

Bernal Cutlery is the best. We moved away from SF and realized that such specialized stores like Bernal Cutlery with a staff that knows the product well are very hard to find. Their space is great and I love their selection of other non-knives related things. The staff is super nice and knowledgeable. We were able to handle a bunch of knives, picked out two of them and have a few on the wishlist for later.

An amazing selection of beautiful knives and home goods. I remember when this was a tiny little shop on Guerrero. Now it is a large, full-scale operation on Valencia. The staff are so knowledgeable and helpful. We get the best gifts from here - from pocket knives for groomsmen gifts to antique skewers for birthday gifts. It's a really cool shop that's worth the visit!

This place is a knife lovers dream and also has a variety of other unique goods. I would give 5 stars for quality of products and cleanliness of operation That being said, I've been in here a few times when the store is pretty empty and staff does not seem very welcoming or hospitable. I was looking at the pocket knives with interest yet the lady behind the counter never offered any help but did kind of stare at me from time to time like I just got off a boat. Maybe based on my lookup they already made some assumption that I'm not their preferred customer profile