Come hold the knife
before you buy it.
Walk into our Santa Rosa shop and try every blade in hand — Wüsthof, Zwilling, NorCal Knives and our own Sonoma forged line. Bring your dull knives too; most get sharpened for $10 while you browse.
On our walls
The brands chefs trust — all under one roof in Santa Rosa.
Sonoma Cutlery
Our own forged line — built for working kitchens.
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NorCal Knives
Abalone & copper damascus. Made in California.
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Wüsthof
German precision. Trusted by chefs worldwide.
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Zwilling J.A. Henckels
Two centuries of cutlery craftsmanship.
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Culinary Kits
Pre-built kits for chefs, students & gifts.
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Sporting Knives
Kershaw, Boker & Benchmade folding blades.
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What customers come in for
Japanese Knives
NorCal Knives — Abalone Handle 7" Santoku
Sets & Kits
NorCal Knives — Abalone Handle 3 piece Chef Set
Sets & Kits
NorCal Knives — Abalone Handle 7 piece Block Set
Sets & Kits
Messermeister PRO — Basic Kit
Chef Knives
NorCal Knives — Abalone Handle 8" Chef Knife
Sets & Kits
NorCal Knives — Abalone Handle Culinary Kit, Chef Set
Sets & Kits
NorCal Knives — Abalone Handle Culinary Kit, Chef Set, with Boning Knife
Sets & Kits
J.A. Henckels Four Star — Culinary Chef Set
Why Sonoma Cutlery
A real cutlery shop. Not a faceless catalog.
Four generations of Sonoma County customers know us by name. Here's why chefs, home cooks and culinary students keep coming back.
Expert Curation
Every knife on the wall is one we'd cook with ourselves. No filler, no gimmicks.
In-House Sharpening
46 years on the wheel. Most kitchen knives just $10, finished same week.
Family Owned, Local
Independent and proudly part of Santa Rosa since 1979.
Try Before You Buy
Hold every blade. We help you pick the right one for your hand.
Knife sharpening Sonoma County
Stop fighting your food.
Drop your knives off any day — we're open 7 days a week. Most kitchen knives are just $10. Need them fast? Call ahead for a VIP same-day appointment.
- Kitchen knives up to 10" — $10
- Over 10" — $1.50 per inch
- Scissors & pruning shears — $10
- VIP same-day available by phone
For culinary students
Building your first kit?
We help culinary students at SRJC and across Sonoma County build a starter knife roll that survives a full program — and a career. Bring your school list, we'll match it piece by piece.
★ 4.6 on Google · 76+ reviews
What Sonoma County is saying
"I went there to buy a knife to replace one that had broken. Instead of just selling me a new one they told me that it had a lifetime warranty and how to get it replaced. That's the kind of integrity that earns lifetime customers."
Dave S. · Google Review
"Exceptional service. I brought in 12 knives to be sharpened and the experience exceeded all my expectations. Incredibly knowledgeable staff and the knives came back better than new."
Jose A. Ibarra · Local Guide
"I've been buying knives from these guys for almost 30 years and will continue to do so. Just scored a beautiful set of Yaxell Dragon series blades that are FIRE. Support these guys, and you won't be let down."
Cliff L. · Local Guide
"Loyal Benchmade fan for years. Sonoma Cutlery sharpened my knives quickly, professionally, and with none of the hassle of mailing them off. Real expertise, no waiting on hold."
Scott Sheldon · Local Guide
"Fantastic customer service. I took my grandfather's carbon steel chef knife in for sharpening, and they expertly re-profiled it so it was cutting like the day it was made."
O. S. · Google Review
"Every time we visit, the people are friendly and helpful. This is definitely a store where they do one thing and do it right."
Dave Smilie · Local Guide
Visit the store
1620 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa
Tucked into Suite D off Mendocino Avenue. Easy parking, friendly advice, and walls of premium cutlery to compare in hand. Open every day of the week.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10am – 6pm
Sat–Sun 11am – 6pm - Phone
- (707) 542-6433