Best Material Chef Knives in 2026

Arcos universal 12-inch chef knife specially made for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing vegetables, meats and fish

State-of-the-art made blade ensures high cutting power (over 100 mm) and long edge retention (over 350 mm)

Made of hardened and tempered nitrum stainless steel

Packaging: 1 piece in a case

Precision and durability: This cooking 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 Universal Series 5" Kitchen Knife allows you to cut, clean and chop vegetables, as well as all types of food as it is versatile.You will find it useful in the kitchen thanks to its wide blade and smooth, stable and strong edge. Buy it and enjoy your passion for cooking.

Precision and durability: This cooking 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 200 mm Universal Series Chef Knife has the perfect size to make different types of cuts effortlessly. If you are looking for a knife that can be used to cut a wide variety of foods (meat, fish, poultry, fruits…), this is the one you should choose. Buy it and enjoy your passion for cooking.

Precision and durability: This cooking 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 highly resistant to detergents and extreme temperature. It can be cleaned using chemicals and is suitable for the dishwasher.

The Riviera Series Chef Knife 150mm with a comfortable handle is constructed of stainless steel and allows you to cut meat and more. It provides precise and durable sharpness for slicing or cutting meat, fish, onions, and other ingredients. Also known as an onion knife. It's the most versatile! It is a star piece because you can make all kinds of cuts effortlessly and efficiently with it. It has an elegant design that combines the subtlety of rounded lines, along with the comfort and simplicity of its handling.

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

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 Universal Series 280 mm ham knife is designed with a long and thin blade for cutting ham and meats. It is specifically designed to remove the fat from Iberian ham. It can also be used for cutting meats. It has a long, thin and flexible blade that makes it easy to remove the skin, while its smooth edge glides smoothly when cutting.

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.

DESIGN AND VERSATILITY: The Manhattan series knives combine their strength with high-performance ergonomics, design and versatility in their handling, adapting to the highest demands of professional users. These are knives forged in one piece, without any welding. They have a special silk edge, which has been created by combining tradition and the most innovative technology, resulting in a unique cut.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITY: This chef knife has been made of NITRUM stainless steel through a patented technique by ARCOS, which gives it greater hardness, cutting power and improved edge durability. It has a stainless steel pinned bolster that prevents corrosion from being a problem for your knives.

ERGONOMIC HANDLE: Made of Polyoxymethylene (POM), has high resistance to detergents and very high temperatures. In addition, it has a Silver system, which acts as a powerful inhibitor. This way, the knife handle has the necessary agents to protect the plastic from the appearance of stains and odors.

Arcos Duo 5 inch vegetable knife specially design for cutting fruits and vegetables

Ergonomic non-slip and comfortable handle made of inner polypropylene and outer soft rubber

State-of-the-art made blade ensures high cutting power ( over 100 mm ) and long edge retention (over 350 mm)

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.

NITRUM stainless steel blade, an exclusive formula by ARCOS made of nitrogen steel that provides more hardness, greater cutting power and improves the durability of the edge

PRECISION AND SMOOTHNESS: 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.

SOFT GRIP: The handle is made 100% from ovengkol, a hard wood sourced from a tree native to Africa, that comes from well-managed FSC certified forests. Another of its main characteristics are its brass rivets that give the handle an avant-garde design.

The Universal Series Deba Knife 170mm is a Japanese-style knife. This knife has a very sharp angle, allowing for millimeter-precision cutting. It makes precise and deep cuts in poultry, red meat and fish. You can also use it to finely fillet meats. The Universal Series knives have a straight line design and a classic cut, perfect for everyday use.

Precision and durability: This sharp 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.

One piece in a blister

PVC / STEEL / ABS

Size: 500 x 45 mm (19.68 X 1.77 Inches)

The Opera series chef knife is a broad-bladed knife, with a smooth edge, stable and sturdy. It’s a multi-purpose knife that can be used professionally as well as at home to clean, slice and chop vegetables. With tongue-and-groove stainless steel rivets that are highly resistant to corrosion. The Opera series knives are characterized by its elegant design and their one-piece stainless steel forging furniture and their special silk edge.

Precision and durability: 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. Lastly, this knife is made with stainless steel rivets to ensure a better grip.

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