Best Henckels Chef's 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 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.

Arcos universal 12-inch salmon granton edge flexible knife specially designed for slicing very thin slices of salmon

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

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.

DURABLE EDGE: Made of high usable and lasting NITRUM stainless steel, the 8" blade is designed for prolonged and heavy use.

ERGONOMIC HANDLE: The handle is shock and slip-resistant, resistant to high temperatures, and made from injected polypropylene for safe and comfortable use.

VERSATILE USE: This Chef's Knife is suitable for professional chefs, butchers, and cooks for slicing, dicing, and chopping various foods.

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.

The Maitre Series Vegetable knife 100 mm It is a suitable utensil for cleaning, peeling and cutting fruits, vegetables and tubers. Its slight blade facilitates daily kitchen work. It has a compact and ergonomic design that makes it easy to cut and clean different types of food.

patented technique by Arcos called Nitrum, which provides increased durability, hardness, and high precision cutting. Lastly, this Vegetable knife is made with stainless steel rivets to ensure a better grip and to prevent accidents in the kitchen. PRECISION AND DURABILITY: This Vegetable knife set is made using a stainless steel

ERGONOMIC AND SAFE DESIGN: The handle of the knives and scissors 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.

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.

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)

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.

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 B-line series steak knife used for precision tasks in the kitchen. Its small size and sharp point make it ideal for tasks such as peeling, trimming, and slicing small fruits and vegetables, deveining shrimp, removing seeds or cores, or cutting small garnishes. It's designed for tasks that require more control than is possible with a larger chef's knife. It has an elegant and classic design. Most versatile knife, let yourself be surprised by its extraordinary cutting power!

ERGONOMIC HANDLE: This paring knife features a unique shape designed for optimal comfort, control and agility. Lightweight, ergonomic, and comfortable, it fits in the hand and prevents slips.

SAFETY AND RESISTANCE: The handle is made of polypropylene (PP), a hygienic plastic material that is resistant to impacts and high temperatures. It can be cleaned using chemicals and is suitable for the dishwasher.

The B-line series steak knife used for precision tasks in the kitchen. Its small size and sharp point make it ideal for tasks such as peeling, trimming, and slicing small fruits and vegetables, deveining shrimp, removing seeds or cores, or cutting small garnishes. It's designed for tasks that require more control than is possible with a larger chef's knife. It has an elegant and classic design. Most versatile knife, let yourself be surprised by its extraordinary cutting power!

ERGONOMIC HANDLE: This paring knife features a unique shape designed for optimal comfort, control and agility. Lightweight, ergonomic, and comfortable, it fits in the hand and prevents slips.

SAFETY AND RESISTANCE: The handle is made of polypropylene (PP), a hygienic plastic material that is resistant to impacts and high temperatures. 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.