HAND-FORGED | DAMASCUS
Bread knife Damascus
Damascus steel bread knives - masterly quality and uniqueness
The Damascus steel bread knife from Güde clearly stands out from other Damascus steel knives. It is more than just a kitchen tool - it is a work of art that impresses with its exceptional workmanship and quality. Why is this knife more expensive than other comparable products? The difference lies in the manufacturing, the materials and the durability.
Hand-forged perfection instead of machine production
In contrast to many cheaper Damascus steel knives, which are produced by machine, this knife is manufactured in an elaborate hand-forged process. This process takes up to two days and involves 50 precise steps. The high-quality blade is built up layer by layer from over 300 layers of steel. This elaborate technique results in a robust and durable blade that offers both maximum stability and flexibility. Machine-made knives, on the other hand, can be more fragile and less durable due to lower quality materials and faster production.
Materials of exceptional quality
The handle of this bread knife is made of desert ironwood, one of the rarest and hardest woods in the world. This wood is over 1,500 years old and is characterized by its extreme robustness and exclusive appearance. While cheaper knives often use plastics or simple woods, the desert ironwood here ensures an exceptional feel, optimum balance and a luxurious appearance.
Why are other Damascus steel knives cheaper?
Cheaper Damascus steel knives are often produced by machine, which speeds up the production process and reduces costs. This often results in a lower quality standard. These knives usually have significantly fewer layers of steel, which makes the blade less resistant and makes the beautiful, striking pattern appear less pronounced. In addition, cheaper versions often use materials such as plastic or inferior wood for the handle, which reduces durability and aesthetics.
Why this Damascus steel bread knife makes all the difference
- 300+ layers of hand-forged Damascus steel for maximum sharpness and durability
- Handle made from rare desert ironwood, over 1,500 years old
- Complex production in several days with 50 work steps
- Stronger and more durable than machine-made knives
- Unique design that turns every knife into a work of art
This bread knife is made for connoisseurs who appreciate outstanding quality and craftsmanship. It is not only a functional tool, but also a sign of exclusivity and perfection. The Damascus steel bread knife is made to last - a piece of luxury that will last for generations.
Our knife series
We value individuality - especially in the development and optimisation of our knife series. This is reflected in every single blade that leaves our manufactory, in the selection of particularly beautiful and tactile handle materials and a unique ergonomic design that fluently enables and celebrates fast, precise work.