Arcos

Welcome to our Arcos boutique, a Spanish cutlery manufacturer founded in 1734 in Albacete, the historic heart of Spanish knife-making. Nearly three centuries later, Arcos ranks among the oldest cutlery makers in the world still in operation. Still based in Albacete, the family-owned company today exports to more than 90 countries and produces several million knives every year, for both professional kitchens and demanding home cooks. This longevity is built on a vertical integration that is rare in the trade: forging, heat treatment, sharpening and finishing all take place on a single industrial site.

Arcos know-how

Arcos has established itself as a European reference for professional cutlery thanks to its mastery of Nitrum® steel, an exclusive nitrogen-enriched stainless steel developed for intensive kitchen use. The brand covers everything from chef's knives to kitchen shears and steak knives.

• Chef's and paring knives in Nitrum® steel, with heat treatments adapted to each range
• Ergonomic POM (polyoxymethylene) handles, dishwasher-safe according to product sheets
• One-piece steak knives, smooth or serrated depending on the collection
• HACCP colour-coded cutlery for professional kitchens (Colour Prof collection)
• Kitchen shears and cutting accessories

Most popular collections on AZ Boutique

Among the many Arcos collections available on AZ Boutique, several ranges meet the needs of both professional kitchens and demanding home use.

• Chuletero: one-piece steak knives, one of the brand's signature models, AZ Boutique's best-selling collection
• Nova: contemporary range with ergonomic handle and versatile Nitrum blade
• Universal: the all-round range with black POM handle, a benchmark in professional kitchens
• Regia: knives with crafted handle and refined balance for everyday cooking
• Maître: the chef's range with contemporary design and two-tone handle
• Toscana: classic range with crafted wooden handle
• Riviera: classic riveted black handle with a forged Nitrum blade
• Colour Prof: colour-coded knives for HACCP traceability in catering

Choosing your Arcos knives

What sets Arcos knives apart on the market?

Arcos manufactures every knife in Albacete, from forging to final sharpening, on a single industrial site of over 30,000 m². This vertical integration, rare in European cutlery, ensures consistent quality control and a regular edge few competitors at the same price level can match. The brand has long supplied Spanish hospitality schools and many professional brigades across Europe.

What is special about Arcos Nitrum steel?

Nitrum® is a nitrogen-enriched stainless steel developed and registered by Arcos to improve hardness, cutting performance and corrosion resistance. Arcos also uses advanced heat treatments, including Ice Plus® on selected ranges, but the exact treatment should be checked on each product sheet.

How should I care for my Arcos knife day to day?

Although many Arcos POM-handled knives are listed as dishwasher-safe on the product sheet, hand washing with warm water and mild soap is the best way to preserve the cutting edge and the look of the Nitrum blade over time. Dry the blade immediately after rinsing and avoid abrasive cleaners. Regular passes on a honing steel or fine stone help keep the edge sharp between fuller resharpening sessions.

Which Arcos knives should I choose for professional catering?

For a professional kitchen, the Universal range remains a recognised standard with a black POM handle and easy care, although hand washing helps preserve the cutting edge. If HACCP traceability is required (allergens, meat, vegetables, fish), the Colour Prof range with its colour code is the right answer. For tableside service, the Chuletero steak knives are a solid choice.

Arcos on AZ Boutique

Discover more than 100 Arcos products on AZ Boutique, mainly in Cutlery and Kitchen utensils: chef's knives, steak knives, shears, HACCP ranges and cutting accessories for professionals and home cooks alike.