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About the knife series

The knives in the Güde Alpha series feature handles made from fine American walnut wood with a distinctive grain, giving them a unique look.
Each knife is crafted in up to 40 elaborate manual steps and features a hand-forged blade made of stainless chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, which is ice-hardened and hand-sharpened.
Typical features include triple riveting with stainless steel rivets and a central palm rivet made of aluminum, the trademark of the manufacturer.
The series stands for perfect balance, ergonomic handles, and a combination of traditional blacksmithing and exclusive materials.


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Chef's knife walnut

Price range: € 164.00 to € 214.00
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Forged precision with a warm walnut grain - the balanced all-rounder for every cut.

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Santoku Kulle walnut

197,00 
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Japanese Santoku with walnut handle and scales - versatile, precise and perfectly balanced.

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Chai Dao walnut

193,00 
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Wide chopping blade with walnut handle - through everything from cabbage to bone.

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Preparation knife walnut

133,00 
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Handy all-rounder with 16 cm blade and warm walnut handle for precise preparation.

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Larding knife walnut

Price range: € 97.00 to € 100.00
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Compact 8 cm blade for precise peeling and cleaning - warm walnut handle for fatigue-free work.

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Paring knife walnut

94,00 
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Curved blade for effortless peeling - elegant walnut handle for precise control.

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Vegetable knife walnut

94,00 
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Pointed blade for delicate cuts, walnut handle for fatigue-free work.

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Tomato knife walnut

105,00 
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Serrated edge penetrates tomato skin cleanly, warm walnut handle for precise cuts.

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Boning knife flexible walnut

135,00 
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Flexible blade follows every contour of the bone - walnut handle for precise control.

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Fillet knife flexible walnut

147,00 
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Flexible blade follows every burr, walnut handle provides perfect grip even when wet.

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Ham knife walnut

149,00 
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Flexible blade for wafer-thin cuts, elegant walnut handle for perfect control.

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Meat fork walnut

147,00 
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Two-pronged meat fork with heat-insulating walnut handle for gentle carving and safe serving.

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Walnut fork

100,00 
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Two-pronged serving fork with walnut handle - serves roasts precisely without tearing.

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Cheese knife walnut

120,00 
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Pointed blade for hard Parmesan, walnut handle for warm control when portioning.

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Hard cheese knife walnut

150,00 
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Curved blade cuts through hard Parmesan effortlessly - walnut handle for secure counter pressure.

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Shark walnut herb knife

192,00 
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Curved Shark blade weaves its way through herbs - with walnut handle for smooth, loss-free chopping.

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Sharpening steel walnut

145,00 
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Chrome steel grooves and warm walnut handle: straightens cutting edges precisely, lies perfectly balanced.

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About Franz Güde GmbH

Franz Güde has been manufacturing Güde Solingen since 1910. Solingen has been manufacturing knives using traditional craftsmanship. For four generations, the family-owned manufacturer has combined proven blacksmithing expertise with the highest quality standards.

Every Güde is genuinely handmade —from forging the blade to sharpening the cutting edge. The knives from Solingen are known for their exceptional sharpness, durability, and perfect balance.

When you choose a Güde, you are choosing a tool for life: precise in the hand, reliable in the cut, and made in Germany with passion.

About the history
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The Güde from the Alpha series combines traditional craftsmanship from Solingen state-of-the-art precision. In up to 55 manual steps, high-quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel is transformed into a hand-forged blade that impresses with its exceptional sharpness and durability. The fine, pointed serrated edge guarantees perfect, clean cuts through crispy crusts and soft bread crumbs alike and is ideal for all types of bread, rolls, baguettes, and even fruit with a firm skin. With a blade length of 21 cm or, depending on the model, 32 cm, the knives can be adapted to a wide variety of needs in the kitchen. The ergonomically shaped handle made of fine walnut wood fits comfortably in the hand, offers a unique grain, and ensures an exclusive, natural appearance. Thanks to the special balance and careful grinding, you will experience cutting comfort at the highest level. This bread knife stands for uncompromising quality and is a real statement for connoisseurs who value precision, aesthetics, and sustainable craftsmanship. Turn every bread break into a special moment of enjoyment with a knife that can last for generations.

Pro Tip:

When cutting, pull the bread knife through the bread with light pressure in long, continuous sawing motions—the pointed serrated edge does the work by itself without breaking the crust or crushing the crumb. Always place the knife at the highest point of the crust and guide the blade through at a flat angle to obtain even slices without crumbs.

With the Güde Alpha Güde , you will experience cutting precision at the highest level—made for connoisseurs who appreciate genuine enjoyment and sustainable craftsmanship with every bread break.

This bread knife is ideal if you want to cut a wide variety of breads on a regular basis: Whether crispy loaves, fresh rolls, or airy baguettes – the fine, pointed serrated edge glides through hard crusts without crushing the soft crumb.

Thanks to the exceptional sharpness of the hand-forged blade, even warm, soft bread or rustic farmhouse loaves can be portioned effortlessly and cleanly. Even bread with a particularly hard or thick crust, which quickly pushes conventional knives to their limits, can be cut precisely and effortlessly – saving time and keeping the bread looking attractive.

Used creatively, the bread knife is also ideal for portioning fruit and vegetables with a firm skin, such as melons, pineapples, or pumpkins. Even large sheet cakes or sandwich rolls can be cut with a single, clean stroke thanks to the long blade and perfect sharpening. For special moments of enjoyment, you can also use the knife to cut baked focaccia or light ciabatta into even pieces without tearing the dough.

Experience the versatility and comfortable handling of the ergonomic walnut handle: it fits securely in your hand and makes cutting a comfortable pleasure, even with long baked goods or many portions.

This turns cutting bread from an everyday task into a ritual that brings quality, enjoyment, and aesthetics to every kitchen.

Prices

All prices stated on the product pages include VAT and other price components.

Fast delivery

Order by 2 p.m. → same-day shipping!
Within Germany usually the next working day. Orders from abroad are also processed immediately and dispatched quickly.

Delivery areas

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

Shipping costs

Region Shipping costs Free shipping from
Germany 5 € flat rate 50 € value of goods
Europe 14 € flat rate 100 € value of goods

The shipping costs are clearly displayed again in the shopping cart and on the order page.

Value added tax on shipping costs

The flat-rate shipping fee includes statutory VAT. The specific tax rate depends on the goods ordered and may be reduced if products with a reduced tax rate are included (e.g. books). The final calculation is made during the ordering process and can only be lower in your favor, not higher.

Delivery times & shipping service providers

  • For direct payment (PayPal, instant bank transfer, credit card), orders placed before 2 p.m. will be dispatched on the same day.
  • Germany: Delivery usually on the next working day.
  • Europe: Delivery within 2-5 working days depending on the country.
  • In rare cases, delays may occur, e.g. if an item is unexpectedly out of stock.
  • Shipping is carried out by UPS.

Outside Europe

For deliveries outside 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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Briccole Bread Knife

Price range: €288.00 to €330.00
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Bread knife with 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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Olive Bread Knife

Price range: €151.00 to €282.00
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Serrated edge and olive wood – perfect for crispy crusts and soft bread.

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Synchros Oak Bread Knife

Price range: €298.00 to €338.00
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A serrated 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 crumbs.

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Kappa Bread Knife

138,00 
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The serrated edge cuts through crispy crusts with precision, 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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A serrated edge meets Mediterranean olive wood – crispy crusts become perfectly sliced.

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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 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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A wavy edge with a crispy crust, and a barrel-oak handle that feels naturally warm in the hand.

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Acacia Wood Bread Knife

257,00 
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