Company name: SAMURA
Founded: 2003
Main activity: Knife maker
Company Description :
At Samura®, the company is guided by an ambitious vision to merge traditional Japanese mastery, European consistency and exceptional creativity. Founded in 2003 by renowned designer and engineer Alex Yakovlev, Samura® Premium Kitchen Knives has revolutionized the contemporary kitchen knife. Despite its growth as a major force in the market, the company remains true to its family roots, with 90% of the production process carried out manually.
Founder Alex Yakovlev hand-draws each concept, investing endless hours in the pursuit of incomparable quality, everlasting sharpness and singular aesthetic for each Samura® product. The research and development process is rigorous, with prototypes tested under various conditions by culinary professionals. Samura® knives are made from the finest Japanese and Swedish steel, hardened to 58-61 HRC, sharpened to a unique 17 degree angle, and some undergo manual convex sharpening for optimal performance.
Despite higher costs associated with complex processes, Samura® believes that a higher caliber merits a greater investment. The brand was the first to introduce “stonewash” mass production for non-stick blades, ensuring effortless cutting. Their knife handles are made with the finest materials, and each knife is hand sharpened on a stone before packaging.
Samura® customers are enthusiasts who own an average of seven different knives and anticipate new releases. Each collection offers innovations, such as the ultra-light Bamboo series, the MadBull homage to the Serbian cleaver, or the Inca ceramic line specially designed for women. A special series for vegan and vegetarian consumers is also in preparation.
In conclusion, at Samura®, the customer is at the heart of everything, and the company aims for acclaim by competing only with itself to find the perfect knife, whether for accomplished chefs or passionate knife enthusiasts. kitchen. Superior cutting performance is there, and customers are invited to experience the excellence of Samura®.