GOODS & SERVICES • FOUND Shop
If you want them back in time for the holidays, the time to get your knives sharpened is now. It’s annoying to have to take a Thanksgiving turkey down with a dull blade, and absolutely unacceptable to treat a Christmas prime rib roast that way. At Bernal Cutlery, the knife pros do such a beautiful job you’ll kick yourself for waiting this long.
Like a top-shelf mechanic, they’ll offer you a loaner knife or two to keep you going until yours are back in commission. (It’s quite likely that these daily cutlery drivers are better than your own.)
While you’re there, take a swing through the main shop for a little holiday shopping. Since moving to this larger location in 2019, Bernal Cutlery has expanded the selection of glossy cookbooks, handcrafted ceramics, and pantry items, from big-ass beans to luxe olive oil. But nothing says happy holidays better than a gorgeous Japanese or Western chef’s knife. (They also opened a stall in the Ferry Building this fall, which doesn’t offer sharpening services but is perfect for grabbing last-minute holiday or host gifts.) –Becky Duffett
→ Shop: Bernal Cutlery (Mission) • 766 Valencia St • 11a–6p daily.