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Olive Bread Knife

Name: Olive Bread Knife
Rating: 4.9 (736 reviews)

Price range: €151.00 to €282.00

Serrated edge and olive wood – perfect for crispy crusts and soft bread.

Item number: N/A Categories:Alpha , Table & Dining Knives, Bread Knives

Hand-forged blades from Solingen sharp and durable.
Traditional craftsmanship meets modern design and precision.
Up to 55 manual steps to ensure the highest quality.
High-quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel for superior sharpness.
The serrated blade cuts effortlessly through the crust and soft interior of the bread.
High-quality olive wood handle for a natural look and warm feel.

Solingen knives, Güde , Solingen chef's knives, knife sets, sharpening steels, Solingen knives

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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.

Other knives in the series

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.

About the History

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

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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.
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Shipping costs

Region	Shipping costs	Free shipping on orders of
Germany	€5 flat rate	€50 purchase value
Europe	€14 flat rate	€100 worth of merchandise

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Delivery Times & Shipping Carriers

For orders paid for immediately (PayPal, Sofortüberweisung, credit card), orders placed by 2:00 PM 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, there may be delays, such as when an item is unexpectedly out of stock.
We ship via UPS.