Arcos Universal series 10 cm paring knife

A paring knife, or vegetable knife, with a 10 cm blade, normally used for free-hand cuts, turning vegetables, peeling and so on. Along with the chef's knife, one of the most basic knives in any kitchen.

The steel: made from Nitrum steel, a nitrogen-steel formula that ensures a longer-lasting edge (ISO 8442.5), greater cutting power (ISO 8442.5) and greater strength (ISO 8442.1). In addition, the Nitrum steel manufacturing process, unlike other steels, is environmentally friendly.

Tempering, the stage where the steel's molecular structure is modified through controlled temperature changes, is the most important stage in steel manufacturing as it gives the piece its final hardness. Arcos uses state-of-the-art continuous furnaces with a controlled atmosphere so that every piece passes this crucial stage with full guarantees.

The handle, made from polyoxymethylene, is designed to withstand extreme temperatures, from −40 °C to 150 °C, without even deforming. The rivets holding the handle scales are made from stainless steel, giving it extraordinary holding strength and great corrosion resistance.

All these features achieve a professional knife of such quality that it is guaranteed for 10 years by the manufacturer Arcos, and certified by the prestigious international NSF certification (National Standard Food).

The range this professional knife belongs to, the Arcos Universal series, is designed for everyday use in professional kitchens in hotels, bars, restaurants, catering, etc., where quality, durable knives are needed at affordable prices. It is also the manufacturer Arcos's most extensive range, with more than 60 different types of knife, designed for each task we carry out in the kitchen — butcher's knives, fish knives, cleavers, mezzaluna, pastry knives, salmon knives, tomato knives, cheese knives, boning knife, filleting knives, etc., all with the same quality/price principles.

Thanks to its very affordable price, its wide variety of models and its great quality as a professional knife for intensive use, it also becomes the perfect range for catering students who want to fill their tool cases with quality knives at reasonable prices.

No less important is recognising the merit of this Albacete manufacturer which, having one of the most recognised knife brands, sold worldwide and with a large turnover, continues to employ hundreds of people in its region without moving knife production to countries with cheaper labour and more permissive environmental legislation or more flexible tax laws.