Sales: Knives, European giftware

Just in time for turkey day, sharpen up to 10 knives, while you wait, for $1 each through Nov. 28. If you need a new one, a Culinar 8-inch reconditioned carving knife is also on sale for $45 at Eversharp (344 NE. Taft St., Mpls., 612-379-1300, www.eversharpknives.com)

European giftware and foods can be found at Europa Import, a giftware sample sale (1360 E. County Road E, Vadnais Heights, 651-486-6860). Scandinavian-style iron candleholders, candles, crystal, silver platters, lodge/cabin decor and gourmet foods from Sweden are 40 to 60 percent below retail. The sale runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4.

The holiday shop-and-stroll at retailers at 50th St. and Xerxes Av. S. (Mpls., 612-925-2400. www.gallery360mpls.com/events.php) offers 20 percent off storewide at participating businesses listed at the site.