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About the Knife Series

The Alpha series from Güde combines traditional blacksmithing with natural elegance: Each knife is crafted from high-quality CMV steel in up to 55 manual steps, ice-hardened, and sharpened by hand. The handle scales, made from olive wood that is 100 to 500 years old, make each knife unique and impress with their characteristic grain as well as exceptional hardness and weather resistance. The classic forged double bolster, together with the ergonomic handle design, ensures optimal balance and fatigue-free work. The range includes chef’s knives, bread knives, paring knives, and Santoku knives—including the legendary Güde with a 32 cm blade and traditional pointed serrated edge, a design classic since the 1930s.


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Kiritsuke Alpha

Price range: €111.00 to €185.00
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Japanese multipurpose chef's knife with a distinctive K-Tip blade and an olive wood handle—hand-forged in Solingen.

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Nakiri Alpha

169,00 
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Japanese vegetable knife with a classic rectangular blade and an olive wood handle—perfect for precise vegetable cuts.

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Olive Chef's Knife

Price range: €150.00 to €194.00
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A precise, versatile knife with a warm olive wood handle for effortless everyday cutting.

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THE KNIFE. Olive

395,00 
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An olive wood handle and a versatile blade—the all-purpose kitchen tool for every occasion.

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Santoku Smooth / Kulle Olive

Price range: €162.00 to €185.00
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Japanese-style knife with a warm olive wood handle for a variety of kitchen tasks.

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Chai Dao Olive

186,00 
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Traditional cleaver with an olive wood handle for powerful cutting and chopping.

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Chinaform Olive Chef's Knife

199,00 
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Asian-style knife with an authentic olive wood handle for versatile kitchen use.

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Olive Paring Knife

124,00 
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Versatile chef's knife with a Mediterranean olive wood handle for precise cutting.

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Olive Paring Knife

Price range: €90.00 to €95.00
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Precise detail work with a handy paring knife in a Mediterranean olive wood design.

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Olive Peeler

90,00 
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Precise cutting with a handy paring knife featuring a Mediterranean olive wood design.

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Classic Olive Vegetable Knife

90,00 
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Precise peeling and cutting of small vegetables with a warm olive wood handle.

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Olive Vegetable Knife

90,00 
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Precise peeling and cutting of vegetables with a comfortable olive wood handle.

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Olive Tomato Knife

99,00 
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The serrated edge cuts precisely through tomato skins—with a warm olive wood handle.

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Olive Boning Knife

Price range: €117.00 to €126.00
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Precisely trims meat thanks to its flexible blade and non-slip olive wood handle.

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Olive Filleting Knife

134,00 
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Precise cuts through fish and meat with a flexible blade and an olive wood handle.

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Olive Ham Knife

Price range: €142.00 to €169.00
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Wafer-thin slices of ham—the flexible blade glides precisely through thin slices.

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Hacker Olive

199,00 
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A cleaver with a southern flair: The olive wood handle combines power and precision when chopping.

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Olive Steak Knife

95,00 
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Cuts steaks with precision—the olive wood handle feels warm and well-balanced in the hand.

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Porterhouse Steak Knife, Olive

111,00 
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The perfect steak knife for juicy cuts—with a Mediterranean olive wood handle and a premium blade.

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Olive Meat Fork

136,00 
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Safe for turning and serving, with a Mediterranean olive wood handle—sturdy and well-balanced.

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Olive Table Knife

96,00 
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Classic dinner knife with a warm olive wood handle for stylish table settings.

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Olive Fork

94,00 
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Elegant serving utensils with olive wood handles for stylish serving and presentation.

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Olive Table Spoon

94,00 
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Olive wood handle for stylish serving and a comfortable feel while eating.

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Olive Cheese Knife

108,00 
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The perforated blade glides effortlessly through soft and hard cheeses without sticking.

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Olive Hard Cheese Knife

143,00 
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Precise portioning of hard cheese – Alpha with a sturdy blade and a non-slip olive wood handle.

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Shark Olive Herb Knife

183,00 
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The serrated edge gently cuts herbs—the non-slip olive wood handle ensures precise cutting.

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Pocket Knife with Olive-Colored Pitchfork

152,00 
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A practical pocket knife with a pitchfork and a Mediterranean olive wood handle, perfect for on the go.

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Olive Pocket Knife

138,00 
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A compact companion with a Mediterranean olive wood handle, perfect for on the go.

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Olive Hunting Dog

174,00 
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Compact hunting knife with an olive wood handle for precise work on the go.

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Olive Utility Knife

28,60 
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Master everyday tasks with precision using olive wood that feels great in your hand and a versatile blade.

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Utility Knife

32,10 
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Olive Sharpening Steel

136,00 
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Olive wood handle for a secure grip when removing and sharpening the blade.

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D’Artagnan Olive Sharpening Steel

256,00 
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Professional sharpening for long-lasting sharpness—with a Mediterranean olive wood handle.

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About Franz Güde

Güde deeply rooted in the living tradition of Solingen: here, every blade embodies the quiet power of Solingen’s blacksmithing art, visible in its form and palpable in its handle.

The knives are Solingen in Solingen through up to 55 manual steps. Forged from select steels, hardened, tempered, and hand-polished, the philosophy of craftsmanship is evident in a tangible balance, clear precision, and a feel that combines modern standards with traditional techniques.

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Experience the perfect blend of traditional Solingen craftsmanship and modern design with the Güde Alpha bread knife —crafted through up to 55 manual steps for the highest precision. The specially developed serrated edge glides effortlessly through crispy bread crusts without crushing the soft interior, while the ergonomic handle made of fine olive wood ensures fatigue-free use. The high-quality steel blade retains its sharpness for an exceptionally long time and makes every slice of bread a delight—whether thin slices for breakfast or thick pieces for hearty sandwiches. With this masterpiece from Solingen , you Solingen a piece of German knife-making tradition into your kitchen—one that will last for generations and impress daily with its unmatched cutting performance. Invest in quality that makes itself felt with every cut.

Pro Tip:

For even slices , saw through the bread with light pressure and let the serrated edge do the work—never press down or chop. The olive wood handle fits comfortably in your hand and gives you the control you need to create perfect slices of bread, from the crispy crust to the soft crumb.

The bread knife from the Alpha series is your ideal companion for all types of bread—from crispy farmhouse loaves with thick crusts to soft toast. The serrated edge glides effortlessly through hard crusts without requiring pressure, while simultaneously cutting precisely through the soft crumb without crushing it.

Use the knife in the traditional way to slice fresh bread, rolls, or baguettes—the slices will be even and clean, with no crumbs on the work surface. But the bread knife can do much more: It’s excellent for portioning cakes and pies with crispy crusts, for cutting soft fruits like tomatoes or pineapple, and for slicing melons. It’s also perfect for sandwiches and open-faced breads, as it cleanly cuts through all layers without squeezing out the filling.

The elegant olive wood handle feels comfortable in the hand and makes every cut a controlled experience. Try the knife for cutting frozen bread or slicing focaccia and ciabatta—you’ll be delighted by the precision and ease with which this knife works.

Prices

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Fast Delivery

Order by 2:00 p.m. → Same-day shipping!
Orders within Germany are usually delivered the next business day. International orders are also processed immediately and shipped quickly.

Delivery Areas

  • Delivery within Germany and Europe.
  • Orders outside Europe: Please use the contact form.

Shipping Costs

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Germany 5 € flat rate €50 worth of merchandise
Europe 14 € flat rate €100 worth of merchandise

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Value-Added Tax on Shipping Costs

The flat-rate shipping fee includes the statutory value-added tax. The specific tax rate depends on the items ordered and may be reduced if the order includes products subject to a reduced tax rate (e.g., books). The final calculation is made during the ordering process and can only be lower—not higher—than the amount shown, to your benefit.

Delivery Times & Shipping Carriers

  • For orders paid directly (PayPal, Sofortüberweisung, credit card), orders placed by 2:00 p.m. will be shipped the same day.
  • Germany: Delivery is usually on the next business day.
  • Europe: Delivery within 2–5 business days, depending on the country.
  • In rare cases, delays may occur, such as when an item is unexpectedly out of stock.
  • Shipping is handled by UPS.

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For shipments outside of Europe, please contact us using the contact form.

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Bread Knife x Gourmet

257,00 
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Will ship starting in mid-November.
Serrated edge and warm applewood: Slicing bread with rustic charm.

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Weidwerk Edition Bread Knife · Limited to 25 pieces

The original price was: €449.00The current price is: 349.00 €.
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Walnut burl wood from old hunting rifle stocks, 32 cm serrated blade—a bread knife with a story. Only 25 available.

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Briccole Bread Knife

Price range: €288.00 to €330.00
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Bread knife with a serrated edge... Briccole wood meets Solingen!

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Alpha Bread Knife

Price range: €124.00 to €281.00
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Classic bread knife with a pointed serrated edge—effortlessly cuts through hard crusts and soft crumb.

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Walnut Bread Knife

Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
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Serrated edge with a crispy crust, walnut handle for a warm grip—perfect slices without losing any crumbs.

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Synchros Oak Bread Knife

Price range: €298.00 to €338.00
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Wavy edge meets smoked oak—cuts through crusts perfectly and feels warm in your hand.

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Balkhauser Kotten Bread Knife

Price range: €257.00 to €299.00
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A serrated blade meets historic waterwheel wood—precise cuts through crispy crusts without leaving any crumbs.

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Kappa Bread Knife

138,00 
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The serrated edge precisely cuts through crispy crusts, and the ergonomic handle ensures even slices.

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Caminada Bread Knife

Price range: €214.00 to €360.00
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Bread knife with a fine serrated edge—cuts cleanly through bread, roasts, and more…

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Damascus Bread Knife

6.084,00 
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The Damascus bread knife, with its extra-long blade and sharp serrated edge, cuts through any crust with ease.

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Bruyere Bread Knife

336,00 
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Synchros Bread Knife

Price range: €298.00 to €338.00
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Wavy-edged blades meet Mediterranean olive wood—crisp crusts become perfect slices.

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Delta Bread Knife

212,00 
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Hand-sharpened serrated edge and smoked oak for precise slicing without losing any crumbs.

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Pear-Shaped Bread Knife

Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
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Serrated edge for perfectly sliced vegetables; pear wood handle with distinctive grain for stylish cutting.

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Bread Knife, Oak Handle

Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
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Wavy edge with a crispy crust; an oak handle that feels naturally warm in the hand.

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Acacia Wood Bread Knife

257,00 
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