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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
Japanese multipurpose chef's knife with a distinctive K-Tip blade and POM handle—hand-forged in Solingen.
Kiritsuke Alpha
Japanese multipurpose chef's knife with a distinctive K-Tip blade and an olive wood handle—hand-forged in Solingen.
Kiritsuke Alpha
Japanese multipurpose chef's knife with a distinctive K-Tip blade and an oak handle—hand-forged in Solingen.
Nakiri Alpha
Japanese vegetable knife with a classic rectangular blade and a POM handle—perfect for precise vegetable cuts.
Nakiri Alpha
Japanese vegetable knife with a classic rectangular blade and an olive wood handle—perfect for precise vegetable cuts.
Nakiri Alpha
Japanese vegetable knife with a classic rectangular blade and an oak handle—perfect for precise vegetable cuts.
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.
Santoku Kulle Milly Olive
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.
Santoku Smooth / Kulle Alpha
Hand-forged Santoku knife with a serrated edge—ideal for precise cutting of meat, fish, and vegetables.
Santoku Smooth / Kulle Olive
Japanese-style knife with a warm olive wood handle for a variety of kitchen tasks.
Santoku Caminada
Santoku Caminada: A thin blade for the finest cuts of meat, fish, and vegetables...
Santoku Kulle Walnut
Japanese santoku knife with a walnut handle and a serrated edge—versatile, precise, and perfectly balanced.
Santoku Kulle Barrel Oak
Japanese santoku knife with a serrated edge and a handle made of oiled wine barrel oak—precise and elegant to the touch.
Santoku Kulle Alpha
Santoku knife with a serrated edge and a warm pear wood handle—Japanese knife craftsmanship for effortless, non-stick cutting.
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.
Chai Dao Alpha
Chef's knife with a wide, sharp blade—ideal for precise cutting and mincing.
Chai Dao Olive
Traditional cleaver with an olive wood handle for powerful cutting and chopping.
Chai Dao Walnut
Wide chopping blade with a walnut handle—cuts through everything from cabbage to bones.
Chai Dao Barrel-Aged Oak
An oak handle meets a solid blade—effortlessly chops through cabbage and pumpkin.
Chai Dao Pear
Authentic Chai Dao with a pear wood handle—chops with power and transfers the chopped ingredients directly to the wok.
Chai Dao Damask
Hand-forged Damascus knife with a desert ironwood handle — precise cut and long-lasting sharpness.
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.
Chinaform Alpha Chef's Knife
An extremely sharp, hand-forged chef's knife for precise cutting of vegetables, meat, and more.
Chinaform Olive Chef's Knife
Asian-style knife with an authentic olive wood handle for versatile kitchen use.
Chinaform Oak-Handled Chef's Knife
Wide Chinese cleaver for effortlessly chopping large quantities of vegetables—with a distinctive oak grain pattern.
Chinaform Pear Chef's Knife
A Chinese blade from Solingen fine pear wood—a wide blade for effortless scooping and ladling.
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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.
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
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







































