Knife

The Knives section at AZ Boutique includes more than 300 references designed for foodservice professionals and demanding home cooks alike. From the chef's knife to specialised blades and cutting accessories, each tool answers a specific need in the kitchen. Our ranges cover the main families of forged and stamped blades, in stainless steel, ceramic or Japanese finish.

Types of knives

• Chef's knife & slicer: the all-purpose blade for slicing, mincing and chopping.
• Useful knife: paring knives and everyday models.
• Specific knife: blades dedicated to a targeted use.
• Meat knife: carving and slicing knives.
• Fish knife: fillet knives, scalers and oyster knives.
• Japanese knife: santoku and Japanese-inspired profiles.
• Ceramic knife: long-lasting, corrosion-free edges.
• Swiss army knife: multifunction and pocket models.
• Knife sets & blocks: complete sets and storage.
• Cutting accessories: sharpening steels, sharpeners and stands.

Reference brands

• Arcos: Spanish cutlery with a varied selection of blades for professional kitchens.
• Victorinox: Swiss knives and kitchen blades known for their reliability.
• Opinel: French wooden-handle knives for everyday and table use.
• Paderno: equipment and cutlery geared towards the foodservice trade.
• Boska: specialist in knives and tools dedicated to cheese.
• Comas: equipment for catering and the table.

Choosing the right kitchen knife

Forged or stamped blade?

A forged blade, thicker and weighted with a bolster, offers balance and durability for intensive use. A stamped blade, lighter and more affordable, suits everyday tasks and quick preparations.

Which steel should you choose?

Stainless steel remains the benchmark for easy maintenance and corrosion resistance. Ceramic keeps a lasting edge but requires care against impacts. Japanese steels aim for finer cutting precision.

Which knife for which use?

The chef's knife handles most cuts, the paring knife manages small jobs, and specific blades (meat, fish, bread) optimise precise gestures. A set or block usefully completes a workstation. To get started, the Fibrox range is the best-selling, ahead of the SwissClassic and the Opinel Carbone and Inox knives.

How to maintain the edge?

A sharpening steel or sharpener maintains the edge daily; periodic sharpening restores the cutting angle. Hand washing and immediate drying extend the life of your blades.

Knives at AZ Boutique

Whether you are equipping a professional kitchen or a home setup, the Knives section at AZ Boutique offers references suited to every need. Also discover our cutting accessories and sets and blocks to complete your equipment, or explore the Kitchenware and Cutlery sections.