Maitre — Arcos

The Maître collection is the contemporary chef range by Arcos, the Spanish cutler based in Albacete since 1734. Nitrum® stainless steel blades and a modern handle: Maître covers the full range of kitchen cuts, from paring to bread knife and Santoku.

The Maître specificity

Maître is designed as a complete chef range. The blades are forged in Arcos Nitrum® stainless steel, enriched with nitrogen for added hardness and corrosion resistance. The handle, in a contemporary design, combines ergonomics and a stable grip, in line with the brand's professional kitchen ranges.

• Nitrum® stainless steel blades (Arcos signature)
• Full range: paring 8 cm and 10.5 cm, carving 15 cm, Chef 21.5 cm, bread 21 cm, Santoku 17 cm
• Dedicated gift sets (ham knife + sharpening steel, 3-knife + shears set)

The most popular pieces in the Maître collection

A few models account for most of the purchases on AZ boutique.

• Maître carving knife, 15 cm Nitrum blade: AZ boutique's best-selling Maître piece, versatile for meat and poultry
• Maître paring knife, 10.5 cm Nitrum blade: mid-size, ideal for fruit and vegetables
• Maître paring knife, 8 cm Nitrum blade: a precision knife for fine handheld work
• Maître ham knife + sharpening steel gift set: a ready-to-gift set for slicing ham and honing
• Maître bread knife, 21 cm Nitrum blade: long serrated blade for crusty breads and pastries
• Maître Santoku, 17 cm Nitrum blade: shorter Japanese-style blade for quick prep
• Maître Chef knife, 21.5 cm Nitrum blade: the all-round chef blade of the range
• Maître 3-knife + shears gift set: a gift box covering basic kitchen uses

Choosing within the Maître collection

Which piece should I start with?

For a first purchase, the 10.5 cm paring knife covers around 70% of everyday cuts (vegetables, fruit, small meat pieces). The 15 cm carving knife is a natural addition for poultry and roasts. The 21.5 cm Chef knife is the centrepiece for daily cooks who want a long, all-purpose blade.

What is the difference between the Maître Santoku and Chef knife?

The 17 cm Santoku is based on the traditional Japanese knife: shorter, taller blade with a straight profile and a sloping tip. It is designed for straight "push" cutting on the board. The 21.5 cm Chef knife keeps the European profile with a longer blade, ideal for the classic rocking motion. The two are complementary rather than interchangeable.

Are the Maître gift sets a good present?

Yes. The collection offers two ready-to-gift sets: a ham knife and sharpening steel pair for charcuterie lovers, and a 3-knife + shears set covering daily uses (paring, carving, bread). Both sets feature the same Nitrum® blade and contemporary handle as the range.

How do I care for Maître knives?

Although many Arcos POM-handled knives are listed as dishwasher-safe on the product sheets, hand washing with immediate drying preserves the edge and the look of the Nitrum® blade over time. Regular passes on a honing steel keep the edge sharp between fuller resharpening sessions. Check the product sheet for the specifics of each reference.

The Maître collection on AZ boutique

Find the Maître collection by Arcos on AZ boutique, individually or as gift sets. To explore the cutlery range, browse the Kitchen knives section.

Other Arcos collections to discover: Nova, Universal, Riviera, Colour Prof.