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The art of Far Eastern blade shapes – Solingen by GÜDE Solingen . Discover Kiritsuke, Nakiri, Santoku, Chai Dao, and Chinese chef's knives: tradition from Japan and China, crafted with German precision.

Kiritsuke Alpha 13 cm
1744/13Only a few left

Kiritsuke Alpha

Japanese multipurpose chef's knife with a distinctive K-Tip blade and POM handle—hand-forged in Solingen.

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93,00 €
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Nakiri Alpha
1748/18Available immediately

Nakiri Alpha

Japanese vegetable knife with a classic rectangular blade and a POM handle—perfect for precise vegetable cuts.

Handle
Blade18 cm
137,00 €
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Santoku Kulle Milly
MP546/18Available for immediate delivery

Santoku Kulle Milly

The Santoku knife from the Milly series features a hand-forged 18-cm blade with a serrated edge and glides effortlessly through vegetables and fish without anything sticking to it.

Handle
Blade18 cm
99,00 €
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Santoku Smooth / Kulle Alpha 14 cm Smooth
1746/14Available immediately

Santoku Smooth / Kulle Alpha

Hand-forged Santoku knife with a serrated edge—ideal for precise cutting of meat, fish, and vegetables.

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Cut
126,00 €
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Santoku Damascus
DA7746/18Available for immediate delivery

Santoku Damascus

Santoku knife with a paper-thin Damascus blade and a handle made of desert ironwood—super sharp for precise cuts of vegetables, fish, and meat.

2.329,00 €
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Chai Dao Alpha
1742/16Available immediately

Chai Dao Alpha

Chef's knife with a wide, sharp blade—ideal for precise cutting and mincing.

Handle
Blade16 cm
150,00 €
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Chai Dao Damask
DA7742/16Currently sold out

Chai Dao Damask

Hand-forged Damascus knife with a desert ironwood handle — precise cut and long-lasting sharpness.

Blade16 cm
2.402,00 €
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Chinaform Damascus Chef's Knife
DA7840/18Available for immediate delivery

Chinaform Damascus Chef's Knife

A masterfully forged all-purpose blade made of 300 layers of Damascus steel with a Desert Ironwood handle, designed for precise, delicate cuts.

Blade18 cm
2.400,00 €
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Chinaform Alpha Chef's Knife
1840/18Available for immediate delivery

Chinaform Alpha Chef's Knife

An extremely sharp, hand-forged chef's knife for precise cutting of vegetables, meat, and more.

Handle
Blade18 cm
165,00 €
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Far Eastern knife traditions have conquered kitchens around the world—and for good reason. The flat blade geometries, specialized shapes, and precise cutting angles enable techniques that are virtually impossible with Western knives.

GÜDE these blade shapes in Solingen for over 110 years. Each knife is hand-forged from a single piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel and undergoes more than 40 manual steps. The result: Far Eastern cutting artistry, made in Germany.
The philosophy behind it: Asian cuisine is based on the principle of specialization. Each blade shape has been perfected over generations for specific tasks. One knife – one task – perfection.

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THE BLADE SHAPES

Kiritsuke
The knife of chefs. The distinctive K-Tip blade combines a chef's knife and a paring knife in one. Traditionally a status symbol in Japan—only the chef was allowed to carry it.
13 cm & 21 cm · Alpha, Olive, Barrel Oak

Nakiri The vegetable specialist. The rectangular blade allows for clean, straight cuts without a rocking motion—perfect for the classic up-and-down technique. 18 cm · Alpha, Olive, Barrel Oak

Santoku "Three Virtues" – meat, fish, vegetables. This versatile all-rounder is the most popular knife from the Far Eastern tradition in Western kitchens. 14 cm & 18 cm (with/without fuller) · Alpha, pear, olive, barrel oak, walnut, damask, Caminada

Chai Dao The heart of Chinese cuisine. Chef's knife, cleaver, and spatula in one – for chopping, mincing, and picking up chopped ingredients. 18 cm · Alpha, pear, olive, barrel oak, walnut, Damascus

Chinese chef's knife The powerful classic. The wide, heavy blade cuts, chops, and transports—the workhorse for tough tasks. 18 cm · Alpha, pear, olive, barrel oak, damask

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CUTTING TECHNIQUES

Push cut The knife glides forward through the food. Minimizes cell damage—ideal for sashimi and raw vegetables. → Kiritsuke, Nakiri

Up-and-down cut The entire blade lowers simultaneously. No rocking, just straight cuts. The wide blade then serves as a scoop. → Nakiri, Chai Dao

Chopping Cut with momentum and force. For bones, hard vegetables, and tough jobs. → Chinese chef's knife, Chai Dao

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