ATTENTION! Sharpening Drop-Off is not accepted at the Ferry Building Location - Follow our newsletter and social media for updates. 

At Bernal Cutlery, we specialize in wet grinding and Japanese whetstone sharpening using techniques that provide edges specifically suited for the knife or tool, factoring in its steel type. We will adjust edge geometry and blade thinness if necessary to provide improved geometry for increased performance.

Drop Off Hours: 11am-5:30pm

Location: 766 Valencia Street, SF

Services Offered 

Walk-in Dropoff: Available during regular business hours. 11am-5pm
Mail-in Sharpening: See more info below for how to mail in your knives. 

Industry Appointments:
We offer appointments for professionals who are on our Industry List. Sign-up for the Industry List or schedule an appointment using the links below.

Sign-up for the Industry List
Schedule an appointment

Turnaround Time

Standard Service: Approximately 3-4 weeks depending on workload.
Rush Service: 48-72 hours depending on workload. 

Please note that thinning work is not eligible for Rush Service. 

Important Information 

Loaner Knives: Chef and/or bread knives available with a deposit.
Order Notifications: You will receive a text when your order is ready for pickup.
Storage Policy: Orders left for over 90 days will be donated to a loving home.

We do not offer re-handling services: Due to limited global supply of Japanese made wa-handles, we cannot offer replacement handles or rehandling services. We do not repair or replace western style handles.

Cleaning Fee 

A $5 per knife cleaning fee will apply for dirty knives. Please bring us clean knives. Please. We appreciate it. Thank you.

Sharpening Rates

Kitchen Knives

Whetstone Wheel & Strop

Includes: Water-cooled Japanese whetstone wheel and stropping.

• Standard: $1.75 per inch
• Rush: $2.50 per inch
  
  

Hand Finish

Includes: Water-cooled Japanese whetstone wheel and hand stone finish (or Japanese natural honyama stone as applicable) and stropping.

• Standard: $3 per inch
• Rush: $4.25 per inch
  
  

Serrated Knives

Includes: Hand-filing, water-cooled Japanese whetstone wheel and stropping (Japanese stone hand finish when applicable).

• Standard: $3 per inch
• Rush: $4.25 per inch
  
  

Japanese Single Bevel, Mandolin & Scandinavian Grinds

Includes: Water-cooled Japanese whetstone wheel or kaiten wheel, hand stone finish and stropping.

• Standard: $5 per inch
• Rush: $7.25 per inch
  
  

Pocket & Outdoor Knives

• Folding Knives: $12+ each
  Rush: $18+ each
• Fixed Blades: $18+ each
  Rush: $27+ each
  
  

Garden & Tools

• Hand Pruners: $20 each
  Rush: $30 each
• Loppers, Shears & Hedge Clippers: $30+ each
  Rush: $45+ each
• Machetes & Bush Knives: $2.50-4.50 per inch (depending on condition)
  Rush: $3.75-$6.75
• Hatchets and Axes: $17+ each
  Rush: $25.50 each
• Paper Cutters: $45+ each
  Rush: $60+ each
  

By appointment only; call us at 415-355-0773 to schedule:

• Push Mower Blades: $35 each.
  Rush: $52.50 each
  
  

Scissors & Shears

• Kitchen, Craft & Pinking: $15+ each
  Rush: $22.50+ each
• Fabric Shears: $20+ each
  Rush: $30+ each
  
  

Straight Razors

• Sharpening: $40+ each
  Rush: $60+ each
  
  

Repair Work & Extra Services

Additional charges apply as needed:

• Re-shape Bolster: $5+
• Re-shape Edge / Re-profile: $5+
• Re-tipping & Chip Repair: $5+
• Rust Removal & Buffing: $10+
• Thinning & Resurfacing: $40+ (Not eligible for Rush Service)
• Knife Cleaning Fee: $5 per knife for dirty knives.

Note: We do not work on hygienic tools.

Mail-In Sharpening 

For customers who are unable to visit us in person, we offer mail-in sharpening:

1. Print and Fill Out the Mail-in Sharpening Form. If you cannot print, transcribe the information onto a separate piece of paper.
2. Include First Free Sharpening Cards: If applicable, include them with the form.
3. Package Your Knives:

• • Wrap your knives securely in disposable material like newspaper or paper shopping bags.
  • Do not use towels or put tape directly on your knives.
  • Add padding to the box to limit any jostling that may damage knife tips, heels, or edges.

Send to:

Bernal Cutlery
Attn: Mail-in Sharpening
766 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Estimate and Payment: We will contact you with an estimate within 24-48 hours of receiving your package. Payment will include $12 for shipping ($25 for international). Additional charges apply for insured values over $1000.

Return Shipping: After payment, we will ship your knives back with insurance and tracking information.

Contact Us 

For any questions, please reach out to us at info@bernalcutlery.com

For more information about our hours and location, visit our Hours & Location page.

More About VAAD Sunrise Kosher