From Tradition to Global: A Legacy of Quality and Craftsmanship Spanning from 1947 to the Present

From Tradition to Global: A Legacy of Quality and Craftsmanship Since 1947

In Istanbul's Tahtakale, the heart of commerce, a humble foundation laid by Abdullah Karabulut in 1947 has transformed into a massive bridge of quality, connecting the world's most prestigious brands with Turkey. For over 70 years, Karabulut Ticaret has never compromised on the principles of "unconditional customer satisfaction" and "superior quality," becoming not just an importer, but a representative of a trust passed down from generation to generation throughout its journey of more than half a century.

Our firm, which took its first steps toward institutionalization in 1965, expanded its vision beyond borders starting in 1985 and began direct importing. Today, we are proud to be the home in Turkey for brands that have become global legends in their fields and whose quality is certified.

So, what is the secret that sets us apart from others and has kept us standing for all these years? We are not just sellers; we are a family that personally selects and tests every single product we offer with the experience accumulated over years, and brings them to our customers only after being convinced of their quality.

Our portfolio, consisting of global giants that we represent and import, trusted by everyone from wholesalers to end-users, summarizes our passion for quality:

Our Portfolio of Craftsmanship Spanning Continents

America's Invincible Power

• Oster: The symbol of legendary American durability. We offer a complete range from professional barber clippers (616-91, 24-51, 97) to animal clippers (Shearmaster, Clipmaster, Golden A5) and all original maintenance products (Blade Wash, Oster Oil, Kool Lube).
• Lansky & Personna: Flawless knife sharpening systems made in the U.S.A. (Lansky) and the legendary Personna blades of the cutting world.

Europe's Sharp Legacy

• Germany / Solingen: The most exquisite pieces from Solingen, the capital of steel. Rex brand tailor/barber scissors and manicure/pedicure sets, Rör kitchen knives, Triangle professional culinary decorating tools. Additionally, Merkur and Timor safety razors for traditional shaving enthusiasts, and Richartz pocket knives.
• Spain / Arcos: Professional kitchen, butcher, and chef's knives ISO 9001:2000 and NSF certified, bringing steel to life since 1708, along with Boj brand corkscrews built for a lifetime.
• Switzerland / Wenger: The world-renowned Swiss Army Knife quality.
• Sweden & Finland: Eka (Sweden) and Marttiini (Finland) brand collectible pocket knives representing the cold steel of the North.
• France: French-made vegetable peelers and can openers, the practical helpers of kitchens.

Italian Elegance and Design

• Omega badger hair shaving brushes, essential to the Italian barber culture.
• Premax professional kitchen scissors, Kaimano fruit/vegetable knives.
• Tactical and pocket knives from Fox, Lion, Viper, and Maserin brands, and exquisite Lorenzo pipes.

Japanese and Korean Precision

• Japan: Feather shaving blades, the pinnacle of sharpness, and Seki Green Bell nail clipping and care products.
• Korea: The Three Seven (777) collection, from one of the world's best nail clipper manufacturers.

Professional Salon Equipment

• Gussi, Moli, and Kyoto hair cutting scissors capable of withstanding the rigorous conditions of barber and hair salons.
• RexCut brand handmade acetate hair combs and mustache/beard trimming scissors.

To you, our valued customers; presenting these products—which we have filtered through years of experience, personally experienced their quality, and whose manufacturers have proven their worth—is more than a commercial activity for Karabulut Ticaret; it is a passion. We continue to bring the deep-rooted heritage of the past together with today's professionals with the same excitement we had on that first day in Tahtakale.

Mehmet Selami Karabulut and Partners Karabulut Ticaret Koll. Şti. Tahtakale, Yavaşça Şahin Sokak No:2/3 34116 - Fatih / Eminönü / Istanbul - Turkey