A legacy of nearly three centuries

The first piece that marks the beginning of the ARCOS company in 1734 is a pair of branded scissors, created by Juan de Arcos, which are currently housed in the Albacete Cutlery Museum. This relic was donated by the owners of Arcos Hermanos. In addition, the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid exhibits several pieces marked “Arcos-Albacete,” made by Juan de Arcos in 1745 and 1746.

In 1875, Gregorio Arcos Aroca transformed his small artisan workshop—where he made pocketknives, scissors, and daggers—into a factory for the serial production of knives. A century later, Gregorio Arcos Villanueva began the company’s international expansion. This family business is proud of its notable recognition and growth.

Three centuries of improving quality

From the very beginning, we have always been committed to improving the quality of our products, taking care of every last detail. A highly trained team with long professional experience is responsible for automating work processes to achieve the best performance and control, thereby meeting the highest quality standards. ISO 9001 certification confirms this and is internationally recognized. In addition, Arcos also holds a Health Registry (39.03065/AB) and the prestigious U.S. NSF certification. ARCOS HERMANOS S.A. guarantees its products for ten years against any manufacturing defect, provided the item is used rationally for its intended purpose.

Arcos around the world. Operating in more than 90 countries

ARCOS Hermanos has its operations spread across several facilities within the province of Albacete (Spain). We could say our company has no borders, as our products can be found on every continent. Operating in 94 countries, Arcos Hermanos distributes its products worldwide, making us the leading cutlery company—both for professional and home use—whose name is recognized everywhere. We want to leave our mark, and the success and quality of our products drive us to grow without limits.

Today, the company has a team of nearly 500 people, manufactures 1,100 different knife models, and produces an average of 75,000 pieces per day. On a surface area of over 30,000 m², divided among several facilities in the province of Albacete, this industry continues to thrive. Arcos works with the latest manufacturing technology and updates it constantly to ensure the quality of every product is always optimal. In this way, Arcos consolidates its position as a leading cutlery company for both professional and domestic use.