We are a small family-owned business with three generations of experience in the cutting tools industry. Our roots date back to the 1920s, when the founder learned the craft of forging in one of Premana's leading factories, a village renowned for its long-standing metalworking tradition.
In the late 1950s, he started his own workshop together with his sons, specializing in the manufacture of scissors. The second generation carried on this heritage with dedication, refining production techniques and expanding sales to international markets, particularly Germany.
The next generation combined traditional craftsmanship with modern technologies and commercial expertise, gained through collaborations with leading international companies in the industry. Since 2014, we have been selling directly online under our Tenartis brand, offering customers our extensive experience in selecting and supplying high-quality scissors, knives and tools for the kitchen, dining, personal care and gardening.

Today our mission is simple: to offer reliable, durable and professional-quality products at competitive prices, while maintaining a direct relationship with customers who appreciate long-lasting quality as much as we do.
In our online store, you will find a range of products handcrafted in the workshops of Premana, together with carefully selected tools from leading manufacturers across Europe and Japan.
Tenartis offers products manufactured according to the high-quality standards of Premana's traditional craftsmanship, ensuring outstanding performance and exceptional durability.

A Brief Introduction to Premana

Premana, a small mountain village in the Upper Valsassina Valley, Province of Lecco, Italy, is recognized as one of Europe's leading centers for the production of scissors, knives, cutting tools and steel implements.

This centuries-old tradition dates back to Roman times, when iron ore was mined from the mountains surrounding the village at nearly 2,000 meters above sea level.

Over the centuries, the people of Premana specialized in metalworking and the manufacture of cutting tools, developing outstanding craftsmanship that has earned the area an international reputation for quality.

By passing down knowledge and skills from generation to generation, Premana continues to be a center of excellence in the production of scissors and knives.