Best High Carbon Steel Carving Knives in 2026

Blade: Forged in a single NITRUM forged stainless steel piece for ensuring a professional cut and long-lasting durability

Scales: Completely ergonomic stylised handle without sacrificing style. Greater user comfort

Arcos Riviera slicing ham knife Size Blade: 250 mm (10")

The 280 mm Universal Series Carving Knife has a long, hollow, thin and flexible blade that allows cutting large pieces of meat or ham. It incorporates a smooth edge that helps to maintain control over the pieces while cutting. In addition, it has grooves to prevent food from sticking to the blade surface.

Precision and durability: This ham knife is made using a patented technique by Arcos called Nitrum, which provides increased durability, hardness, and high precision cutting. It is the result of shaping stainless steel with nitrogen to obtain a powerful and ultra-resistant tool.

Classic and safe design: Handle designed for daily use without losing design, where straight lines with large formal contrasts and color predominate. It's made of polyoxymethylene (POM) so it is highly resistant to detergents and extreme temperature. It can be cleaned using chemicals and is suitable for the dishwasher.

The 300 mm Manhattan Series Carving Knife has a flexible blade and smooth edge especially designed for cutting ham and other large pieces of meat. Long and thin, helps to make cutting food much more comfortable, as well as having a silk edge, which gives its unique cut. The Manhattan series combines high performance in ergonomics, design, and versatility in handling, adapting to the highest demands of the professional user.

Precision and durability: This chopping knife is made using a stainless steel patented technique by Arcos called Nitrum, which provides increased durability, hardness, and high precision cutting. Forged in one piece, one of its main characteristics is the half bolster. Lastly, It has stainless steel tongue-and-groove rivets which means corrosion won't ever be a problem for this knife and ensures a better grip.

Safety and design: The handle is lightweight and has smooth shapes and rounded lines for a comfortable grip. It has been made in polyoxymethylene (POM) polyoxymethylene (POM) so it is highly resistant to detergents and extreme temperature. It can be cleaned using chemicals and is suitable for the dishwasher.

The Arcos Regia Series carving knife has a long, thin and narrow blade and a smooth edge. This knife is ideal for cutting ham since its flexible blade allows the knife to adjust to the ham’s surface, achieving an extremely precise cut. This series takes elegance to the next level thanks to the black and gold combination on the handle, forming a combination of classic lines.

Precision and durability: This ham slicer knife is made using a stainless steel patented technique by Arcos called Nitrum, which provides increased durability, hardness, and high precision cutting. Lastly, this knife has been designed with a golden glass ferrule and rivets to ensure a better grip.

Safety and design: The handle is made of polyoxymethylene (POM) so it is highly resistant to detergents and extreme temperature. It can be cleaned using chemicals and is suitable for the dishwasher.

SHARP EDGE: 4" stainless steel blade ensures precision cuts and easy handling of ham or other meats.

ERGONOMIC HANDLE: Propulene handle provides a comfortable grip and corrosion resistance for prolonged use.

HAM PINCER: Designed for specific use in handling and serving ham, making it perfect for butchers and professionals.

This long, smooth and slim knife from Riviera Blanc is suitable for every consumer. It is not only suitable for filleting fish and sole, but also for slicing meat and ham. Arcos presents an ideal knife for cutting meat and fish, as it has a fairly high durability and an extraordinary cutting capacity.

PRECISION AND DURABILITY: This ham knife is made using a stainless steel patented technique by Arcos called Nitrum, which provides increased durability, hardness, and high precision cutting. The Riviera Blanc series knives are characterized by the rounded French-style ferrule and for its bolster, which provides safety as well as style.

SAFETY AND DESIGN: The handle is made of polyoxymethylene (POM) so it is highly resistant to detergents and extreme temperature. It can be cleaned using chemicals and is suitable for the dishwasher. Lastly, this knife is made with stainless steel rivets to ensure a better grip.

The Arcos Duo series 240mm silicing knife is used for slicing or carving various types of meat with precision and ease. Designed to meet the needs of professionals in the sector. It has a long, thin, flexible blade with a smooth edge. This type of knife is especially designed to cut ham and other big pieces of meat.

QUALITY AND DESIGN: ​Dúo series knives have been designed for daily work as they provide quality, good taste and effectiveness. Its blade is made using a patented technique by ARCOS called Nitrum, which provides increased durability, hardness, and high precision cutting.

COMFORTABLE AND ERGONOMIC HANDLE: The handle of the Duo series knives is especially comfortable and ergonomic, made of two materials. It consists of a hard internal part, made of polypropylene, attached to the blade of the knife. It has a soft rubber coating that provides comfort and facilitates grip. In addition, it is resistant to corrosion, high temperatures and can be washed in the dishwasher.

The Universal Series Carving Knife 190 mm is indispensable for carving all kinds of grilled meats. It has a stable blade and a smooth edge.

PRECISION AND DURABILITY: This carving knife is made using a patented technique by Arcos called Nitrum, which provides increased durability, hardness, and high precision cutting. It is the result of shaping stainless steel with nitrogen to obtain a powerful and ultra-resistant tool.

CLASSIC AND SAFE DESIGN: Handle designed for daily use without losing design, where straight lines with large formal contrasts and color predominate. It's made of polyoxymethylene (POM) so it is highly resistant to detergents and extreme temperature. It can be cleaned using chemicals and is suitable for the dishwasher.