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    Bernal Cutlery

    4.5 (194 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Knife sharpening

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    Many tinned fish options!
    Susan C.

    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.

    Chef press 13oz, 2 new york strips
    Tony W.

    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.

    Caili C.

    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.

    Knives

    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.

    Well packed!
    Joey M.

    "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!

    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.

    Alyssa D.

    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!

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    Leo is the best! He sharpens my kitchen knives like no other! Hes very knowledgeable and great at his craft and thats a special thing!

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

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

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

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