Arcos: experience, innovation and control in every knife, for professionals who demand more
Being a professional today requires more than choosing a knife based on looks or price. It needs to be durable, comply with all regulations, and offer something new where details make all the difference: hygiene, durability, ergonomics, traceability. Arcos, founded in 1745 and with a global presence, addresses precisely what businesses and teams that rely on its cutting tools every day are looking for.
History, roots and international recognition
Arcos is not only the first Spanish cutlery company with a multinational reach: it has successfully combined the artisanal know-how of Albacete with large-scale production and applied innovation. Nearly three hundred years of research and continuous improvement support a catalog dedicated to professionals, where tradition and industrial rigor coexist to offer 60,000 knives manufactured every day, under strict standards of quality and social sustainability (with the integration of specialized workshops).
Materiales pensados para durar y adaptarse a cada entorno
Para los mangos, la empresa emplea plásticos técnicos (POM, PP, ABS, nylon, caucho), maderas naturales y comprimidas, apostando por ergonomía y resistencia a ácidos, bases, temperaturas extremas y golpes, pero también por la máxima higiene alimentaria.
Unique and certified manufacturing processes
Forging and Cutting: Arcos forged knives are always solid, without welds or gaps, avoiding common problems such as breakage, rust, or hygiene issues. The choice between forging and stamping allows you to tailor the blade type to each professional need.
High-Precision Heat Treatments: Hardening and tempering in a controlled atmosphere guarantee maximum hardness and resistance, for a long-lasting edge that won’t become brittle or deform under heavy use.
Machining, Polishing, and Finishing: Each knife is custom machined and polished (matte for professionals, mirror finish for tabletop use), ensuring balance and aesthetics, as well as protection against rust and enhanced hygiene.
Direct Injection and Monoblock: A perfect union between handle and blade, without gaps where dirt can accumulate or the risk of loosening. This translates into greater safety and stability for teams using the real thing, and makes it easier to pass inspections and audits.
Ergonomics and professional experience above all
The design adapts to each use and user: the ergonomics are designed to prevent injuries and fatigue, simulating a natural extension of the hand. In series like Colour Prof, each handle combines polypropylene (hard, resistant) and rubber (soft, with a firm grip), allowing for long days without discomfort, and adapting the color of the cap to each type of food, which helps to separate processes and improve food traceability.
Traceability and control: real guarantees of food safety
All knives feature a traceability system printed on the blade, with codes that allow tracking the month and year of manufacture, the origin of raw materials, and ensure continuous improvement.
Health certifications (RGSA, NSF, Foodcontact, ISO 9001:2008) and HACCP compliance in the food industry guarantee that each product can be used safely and provides direct value to purchasing, quality, and production departments.
Proven quality, guarantee and real value for the professional
Every Arcos knife undergoes strict controls and documented laboratory tests that far exceed regulatory requirements. Parameters such as corrosion resistance, hardness, edge angle, and cutting power are objectively measured according to the international ISO 8442-1 standard—and the results for models made with Nitrum® steel surpass the required minimums by more than 70% in initial cutting and by 200% in edge durability, while also exceeding standard hardness by more than 3 HRc.
In practice, this translates to work tools with fewer risks and much greater hygiene, thanks to the total product quality and proven performance of every production batch. The sharpening and maintenance design are intended to extend service life, avoid unnecessary replacements, and reduce both cost and on-site problems.
Additionally, Arcos offers a 10-year warranty against any manufacturing or material defect, providing support and confidence to demanding customers, whether they are restaurateurs, food industry professionals, or specialized retail buyers.
For all these reasons, choosing Arcos means playing it safe:
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Savings due to greater durability and reduced maintenance.
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Technology ranging from Nitrum® steel to laboratory Catra testing.
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Product range flexibility and adaptation to find the right piece for every professional use.
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Solid sales arguments and enhanced reputation for the retail and industrial sectors.
Every step of the process, from design to traceability, including international and national certifications, is conceived to deliver peace of mind, reliability, and added value to those who depend on tools that simply cannot fail. Arcos is more than cutlery: it’s commitment, innovation, and the backing of nearly 300 years of expertise and continuous improvement.
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