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About Samura

We believe that cooking is an art — and a knife is the artist’s most important tool.

For over 20 years, Samura has combined centuries-old traditions of Japanese craftsmanship with modern manufacturing technologies to create the perfect cut appreciated by both home cooks and professional chefs.

We don’t just sell knives — we transform the culture of cooking.

2023

Year the company was founded

35+

Unique knife collections for every purpose

HRC 58–61

High hardness of premium steels (AUS-8, VG-10)

1000+

Retail locations across Russia and internationally

A Brief Journey to Excellence

The story of Samura began in 2003. The company’s founder, Alexey Yakovlev, inspired by Japanese culture and the exceptional quality of traditional blades, set an ambitious goal: to make true Japanese sharpness accessible to a wider audience. In the early years, he regularly traveled to Japan, working closely with local мастers and gradually absorbing their knowledge and techniques. Over time, Samura established its own production of designer knife collections while preserving what matters most — premium steel blades with razor-sharp edges. Today, Samura is an international brand with a distinctive identity and an uncompromising approach to quality.

Our Mission & Philosophy

We constantly experiment with shapes and materials — from classic multilayer Damascus steel and G-10 handles to modern mono-steel designs and bamboo-inspired forms.

Each of our 20+ collections has its own character, yet they all share one goal:

to deliver a flawless cutting experience.