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Walnut Bread Knife
Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
Serrated edge for a crispy crust, walnut handle for a warm grip—perfect slices without losing any crumbs.
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About the knife series
The knives in the Güde Alpha Series feature handle scales made of fine American walnut with a distinctive grain, giving them a unique look.
Each knife is crafted in a labor-intensive process involving up to 40 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 the central aluminum palm rivet, the manufacturer’s trademark.
The series stands for perfect balance, ergonomic handles, and a combination of traditional blacksmithing and exclusive materials.
Other knives in the series
Walnut Chef's Knife
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Santoku Kulle Walnut
197,00 €Chai Dao Walnut
193,00 €Walnut Paring Knife
133,00 €Walnut paring knife
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Walnut Peeling Knife
94,00 €Walnut Vegetable Knife
94,00 €Tomato Knife Walnut
105,00 €Flexible boning knife, walnut
135,00 €Flexible Filleting Knife, Walnut
147,00 €Walnut Ham Knife
149,00 €Meat Fork, Walnut
147,00 €Walnut Fork
100,00 €Cheese Knife (Walnut)
120,00 €Hard Cheese Knife, Walnut
150,00 €Shark Walnut Herb Knife
192,00 €Walnut Sharpening Steel
145,00 €About Franz Güde
Since 1910, Franz Güde has been manufacturing Güde Solingen has been crafting knives using traditional craftsmanship. For over four generations, the family-run workshop has combined time-honored blacksmithing expertise with the highest quality standards.
Every Güde is truly handcrafted —from forging the blade to sharpening the edge. The knives from Solingen are known for exceptional sharpness, durability, and perfect balance.
When you choose a Güde, you’re choosing a tool for life: precise in the hand, reliable in the cut, and Made in Germany with passion.
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 as well as soft bread crumb and is ideal for all types of bread, rolls, baguettes, and even fruit with firm skin. With a blade length of 21 cm or, depending on the model, 32 cm, the knives adapt to a wide variety of needs in the kitchen. The ergonomically shaped handle, crafted from fine walnut wood, fits comfortably in the hand, features a unique grain, and ensures an exclusive, natural appearance. Thanks to its exceptional balance and meticulous grinding, you’ll experience cutting comfort at the highest level. This bread knife stands for uncompromising quality and is a true statement piece 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 slicing, pull the bread knife through the bread with light pressure in long, continuous sawing motions—the sharp serrated edge does the work on its own without breaking the crust or crushing the crumb. Always start at the highest point of the crust and guide the blade through at a shallow angle to get even slices without crumbs.
With the Güde Alpha Güde , you’ll experience cutting precision at the highest level—crafted for connoisseurs who appreciate true enjoyment and sustainable craftsmanship with every slice of bread.
This bread knife is ideal if you regularly want to slice a wide variety of breads: Whether crispy loaves, fresh rolls, or airy baguettes—the fine, pointed serrated edge glides effortlessly 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 sliced effortlessly and cleanly. Even bread with a particularly hard or thick crust, which quickly pushes conventional knives to their limits, is cut precisely and with minimal effort—saving time and keeping the bread looking its best.
Used creatively, the bread knife is also ideal for slicing fruits and vegetables with firm skins, 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 edge. For special moments of enjoyment, you can also use the knife, for example, to divide baked focaccia or airy ciabatta into even pieces without tearing the dough.
Experience the versatility and comfortable handling of the ergonomic walnut wood handle: It sits securely in the hand and makes cutting a comfortable pleasure, even with long baked goods or many portions.
This way, cutting bread becomes not just an everyday task, but a ritual that brings quality, enjoyment, and aesthetics to life in every kitchen.
Prices
All prices listed on the product pages include sales tax and other applicable charges.
Fast delivery
Order by 2 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
| Region | Shipping costs | Free shipping on orders of |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | €5 flat rate | €50 purchase value |
| Europe | €14 flat rate | €100 worth of merchandise |
Shipping costs are clearly displayed again in the shopping cart and on the order page.
Sales tax on shipping costs
The flat-rate shipping fee includes sales 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 amount will be calculated during the checkout process and can only be lower—not higher—than the initial estimate.
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.
Outside Europe
For shipments outside Europe, please contact us using the contact form.
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