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

Tomorrow noon–4pm we’ve got popping up — bold East Asian-inspired pork jerky from a whole-animal butcher. Come try some...
06/12/2026

Tomorrow noon–4pm we’ve got popping up — bold East Asian-inspired pork jerky from a whole-animal butcher. Come try some.

📍 Bernal Cutlery - Valencia Street

3 best veggies for nakiri?3 worst?
06/12/2026

3 best veggies for nakiri?

3 worst?

Whatchoo need.Roman merchants tombstone 1st century CE.
06/12/2026

Whatchoo need.

Roman merchants tombstone 1st century CE.

Asking for a friendWhat are ALL 4 uses of the Shinkousha lefty can opener?
06/11/2026

Asking for a friend

What are ALL 4 uses of the Shinkousha lefty can opener?

06/06/2026

Forensics is on the scene.

06/05/2026

Kiribakos are wooden boxes made out of paulownia wood, and have a history of over 1,000 years in Japan. Traditionally they have been used to store things of high value, such as armor, kimonos, ceramics and other family heirlooms. Paulownia’s ability to repel insects, moisture and mold was particularly valued especially in the high-humidity country that is Japan.

We are honored to be working with Masuda Kiri Bako who has been making kiri boxes for 100 years in Fukuoka prefecture. More recently, in 2013, they have begun working with a product designer to create kiri boxes that can be a part of everyday life, not just for the precious things that you put up in a closet and never see again.

Out of this project came the kiribako rice bin, or komebitsu. Paulownia’s ability to repel insects, moisture and mold is perfect for storing rice, and other pantry items such as bread, cereal or beans. Fascinatingly, paulownia will also retain moisture if it senses that the environment is too dry–essentially acting as a natural humidity gauge.

The designers at Masuda successfully created products that honor traditional crafts while meeting modern sensibilities. The komebitsu comes with a masu cup that measures out exactly 1-gou of rice (the Japanese measurement of rice used in all Japanese recipes, rice cookers and donabes). The cup is smartly designed so that it attaches magnetically right under the lid so you will never lose it. There are grooves on the top of the bin where you can hang the lid when refilling. Finally, the kiribako has been crafted to have an airtight seal that maintains the freshness and taste of the food, and also from its contents spilling out if it gets accidentally knocked over.

Get one for yourself to elevate your kitchen’s storage situation, or gift one to a loved one who loves everything rice.

-Sachi

Dads, Grads, and Collabs sale is still live and going strong! 10% Bernal Cutlery collaboration knives and knife rolls. K...
06/04/2026

Dads, Grads, and Collabs sale is still live and going strong! 10% Bernal Cutlery collaboration knives and knife rolls. K Sabatier X BC Nouvel Ideal in stainless and carbon steel, Blenheim Forge X BC stainless clad aogami super gyuto and nakiri, K Sabatier X BC X Butchers Guide Invictus in carbon steel, BC x Konosuke GS+ Ko-Sabaki and all Inline X BC knife rolls are on sale. Also, some steak knives.

Dafuq we pouring with this? Asking for a friend this time
06/01/2026

Dafuq we pouring with this?

Asking for a friend this time

Chefs presses are back!8,693 uses and counting!
05/31/2026

Chefs presses are back!

8,693 uses and counting!

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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

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+14153550773

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