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Michael Bernard (Knife sharpening unit)

Michael Bernard's journey into professional knife sharpening is rooted in a long and distinguished culinary career. Drawing on his chef background, he ensures your blades are perfectly honed and restored · Featured in NZ Herald article, Keeping your knives in good nick (2013)

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Their Story

Michael Bernard's journey into professional knife sharpening is rooted in a long and distinguished culinary career. He spent 30 years as a chef in Auckland, followed by stints cooking on ships and eventually owning his own restaurant. This extensive background in professional kitchens instilled in…

What They Make

  • Professional knife sharpening service (kitchen knives, spades, secateurs, axes, scissors)
  • Knife repair and restoration (fixing broken tips, neglected handles, general damage)

Awards & Recognition

  • Keeping your knives in good nick — Featured in NZ Herald article(2013)

More from Michael Bernard (Knife sharpening unit)

Knife repairRestoration of old or damaged knivesFixing broken tipsRefurbishing neglected handles

How to Get Their Products

Direct Sales

Snells Beach, New Zealand

Matakana Farmers' Market (physical service), Home visits (by appointment)

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