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      Alpha OliveOlive wood up to 500 years old
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Güde Milly Chef's Knife with POM and olive wood handle
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Innovative, flowing handle design made of smoked oak
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Over 300 layers of Damascus steel with 1,500-year-old ironwood
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Hand-forged stainless steel blades with smoked oak handles
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How to redeem your resharpening service voucher

Did you receive a resharpening service voucher during the Black Weeks promotion? Perfect! Here you can find out how to have your Güde resharpened free of charge.

4 steps to razor-sharp knives

1. Enter your order number
Enter your order number above (e.g., B-841). You will find this in your order confirmation.

2. Order return shipping
Add this product to your shopping cart and complete the order. You only pay the return shipping costs—the resharpening is free of charge.

3. Send your knives to
Send your knives, well packaged, to:
Franz Güde
Katternberger Str. 175
D-42655 Solingen

Please enclose a note with your order number.

4. Get your knives back
Our sharpening experts will professionally restore the precise 33° cutting angle. We will then return your knives to you free of charge.

Our tip: Take advantage of the full 2 years

Güde are known for their exceptional durability. The high-quality knife steel stays sharp significantly longer than conventional knives. Our recommendation: use your voucher towards the end of the two-year period to get the most out of your re-sharpening service.

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  • Voucher redeemable for 1× free re-sharpening of all knives from your Black Weeks order
  • Valid for 2 years from the date of purchase
  • Redeemable no earlier than 3 months after receipt
  • If sending multiple knives: All knives must be sent together in one shipment.
  • You are responsible for the shipping costs for the initial delivery (return shipping is free of charge).
  • Applies only to knives with normal wear and tear, not to damaged or broken blades.
  • Can be redeemed once per order and customer

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Solingen knives, Güde , Solingen chef's knives, knife sets, sharpening steel, Solingen knives
Solingen knives, Güde , Solingen chef's knives, knife sets, sharpening steel, Solingen knives
Solingen knives, Güde , Solingen chef's knives, knife sets, sharpening steel, Solingen knives
Solingen knives, Güde , Solingen chef's knives, knife sets, sharpening steel, Solingen knives
Solingen knives, Güde , Solingen chef's knives, knife sets, sharpening steel, Solingen knives
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4.8 out of 5 based on 81 Google reviews*
Excellent! Placed the order, received the invoice, and it was delivered within a week. That's how it should be!
FFabian J.October 2026
I bought an Alpha Oliven chef's knife for my son because I myself am familiar with and appreciate the quality of the products from Güde Knives Solingen.
WWendy S.October 2026
Franz Güde ’s knives are in a class of their own! They’re very sharp, have excellent cutting performance, and are perfectly balanced. I’ve been using Güde knives for almost 30 years now, and I’ve been using them regularly ever since. Proper care is essential, though—especially regular sharpening. If cared for this way, even your heirs will enjoy these great knives.
PPeter-Roland P.October 2026
I had my bread knife sharpened. The knife came back much sooner than I expected. I was satisfied with the result.
HHolSeptember 2026
Top quality and an outstanding selection of products. I think the bread knife Alpha —one of the classics—is particularly well-made. Fast delivery and well-packaged. I’d happily order again 😀
CChristoph V.September 2026
Super-fast shipping and an absolutely great product. Highly recommended!!
JJan Y.September 2026
This exquisite knife manufacturer opened its factory to visitors on Solingen Cutlery Saturday. It was very interesting and well worth a visit.
CCorneliaSeptember 2026
Fantastic product quality and an impressive company
TTobias K.September 2026
It really makes a difference whether you cut bread with an ordinary knife or "saw" it with a Güde knife. The high price is justified. The packaging was kept to a minimum for environmental reasons. I'm thrilled.
PPeter M.August 2026
So far, everything has gone smoothly from ordering to receiving the knife.
The knife looks amazing and feels substantial in the hand. I haven't tested it yet, though. I'm sure it lives up to its promises.
VVitaliAugust 2026
I already own the bread knife from Güde,
, and I’m very happy with it. So now I have my second knife. It’s of the same outstanding quality, fits perfectly in my hand, and cuts effortlessly, as if by magic. It’s made cooking even more enjoyable. This knife is simply fantastic.
BBernd W.August 2026
The ordering process was quick and easy. Delivery time and packaging were excellent. The knife is absolutely fantastic. It's very sharp and fits perfectly in your hand!
TTorsten V.August 2026
Great bread knife. I also really like the handle made of barrel-aged oak—it gives the knife that special something.
MMaximilian H.August 2026
The Santoku knife is a real gem. Ordering and delivery were very fast. I highly recommend it!
TThomas D.August 2026
Excellent! Placed the order, received the invoice, and it was delivered within a week. That's how it should be!
FFabian J.October 2026
I bought an Alpha Oliven chef's knife for my son because I myself am familiar with and appreciate the quality of the products from Güde Knives Solingen.
WWendy S.October 2026
Franz Güde ’s knives are in a class of their own! They’re very sharp, have excellent cutting performance, and are perfectly balanced. I’ve been using Güde knives for almost 30 years now, and I’ve been using them regularly ever since. Proper care is essential, though—especially regular sharpening. If cared for this way, even your heirs will enjoy these great knives.
PPeter-Roland P.October 2026
I had my bread knife sharpened. The knife came back much sooner than I expected. I was satisfied with the result.
HHolSeptember 2026
Top quality and an outstanding selection of products. I think the bread knife Alpha —one of the classics—is particularly well-made. Fast delivery and well-packaged. I’d happily order again 😀
CChristoph V.September 2026
Super-fast shipping and an absolutely great product. Highly recommended!!
JJan Y.September 2026
This exquisite knife manufacturer opened its factory to visitors on Solingen Cutlery Saturday. It was very interesting and well worth a visit.
CCorneliaSeptember 2026
Fantastic product quality and an impressive company
TTobias K.September 2026
It really makes a difference whether you cut bread with an ordinary knife or "saw" it with a Güde knife. The high price is justified. The packaging was kept to a minimum for environmental reasons. I'm thrilled.
PPeter M.August 2026
So far, everything has gone smoothly from ordering to receiving the knife.
The knife looks amazing and feels substantial in the hand. I haven't tested it yet, though. I'm sure it lives up to its promises.
VVitaliAugust 2026
I already own the bread knife from Güde,
, and I’m very happy with it. So now I have my second knife. It’s of the same outstanding quality, fits perfectly in my hand, and cuts effortlessly, as if by magic. It’s made cooking even more enjoyable. This knife is simply fantastic.
BBernd W.August 2026
The ordering process was quick and easy. Delivery time and packaging were excellent. The knife is absolutely fantastic. It's very sharp and fits perfectly in your hand!
TTorsten V.August 2026
Great bread knife. I also really like the handle made of barrel-aged oak—it gives the knife that special something.
MMaximilian H.August 2026
The Santoku knife is a real gem. Ordering and delivery were very fast. I highly recommend it!
TThomas D.August 2026

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