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About the knife series

The Güde Alpha series impresses with its high-quality materials and precise manufacturing processes. The blades are made from a single piece of hand-forged chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, are rust-free, ice-hardened, and hand-sharpened. Particularly noteworthy are the handle scales made of finely structured, velvety pear wood, which ensure a comfortable grip. Each knife is crafted in around 40 manual steps, making this series a true classic of German knife manufacturing.
Alpha knives are ideal for experienced chefs, as they offer the perfect balance between design, quality, and functionality.


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Pear chef's knife

Price range: € 164.00 to € 214.00
Contains 19% VAT.
Hand-forged blade meets silky-soft pear wood grain - for effortless cutting with natural elegance.

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Bread knife pear

Price range: € 164.00 to € 299.00
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Serrated edge for perfect slices, pear wood handle with distinctive grain for stylish cutting.

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Santoku Kulle Alpha Pear

197,00 
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Santoku with scalloped edge and warm pearwood handle - Japanese cutting art for effortless, non-stick work.

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Chef's knife China shape pear

214,00 
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China blade from Solingen meets fine pear wood - wide blade for effortless weighing and scooping.

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Pear preparation knife

133,00 
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Pointed blade for delicate cuts, warm pear wood handle for balanced control.

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Pear larding knife

Price range: € 97.00 to € 100.00
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Feather-light larding knife with a warm shimmering pear wood handle for precise turning cuts on citrus fruits and delicate vegetables.

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Pear paring knife

94,00 
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Curved blade and hand-forged solid steel with pear wood handle for precise peeling of round fruit.

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Paring knife pear

94,00 
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Hand-sharpened precision meets warm-toned pear wood - compact, pleasant to the touch, ideal for delicate vegetable slicing.

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Tomato knife pear

105,00 
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Serrated edge meets fine pear wood - precise tomato slices without crushing.

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Boning knife pear

135,00 
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Flexible blade for precise triggering - pear wood handle feels velvety in the hand.

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Filleting knife pear

147,00 
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Flexible blade for perfect fillets, velvety pear wood feel for precise control.

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Ham knife pear

149,00 
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Flexible blade for wafer-thin slices of ham - elegant pear wood handle for precise control.

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Hacker pear

214,00 
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Forged cleaver with pear wood handle - splits bones powerfully, wide blade protects fingers.

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Meat fork pear

147,00 
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Two-pronged meat fork with elegant pear wood handle for safe carving and stylish serving.

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Cheese knife pear

120,00 
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Perforated blade for stick-free cutting, elegant pear wood handle for precise portioning.

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Hard cheese knife pear

150,00 
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Perforated blade for cutting through hard cheese without sticking, pear wood handle for a warm feel.

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Herb knife Shark pear

192,00 
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Wave blade cradles herbs in a rocking cut - soft pear wood nestles warmly against the hand.

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Sharpening steel pear

145,00 
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Sharpening steel with warm pear wood handle - straightens cutting edges precisely, ideal for daily care.

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About Franz Güde GmbH

Since 1910, Franz Güde has been manufacturing Güde the heart of Solingen – now in its fourth generation. Each blade undergoes up to 40 steps in the manufacturing process and is ground and honed by experienced blade smiths.

What makes Güde special is that Güde traditional craftsmanship with modern design and the highest quality standards. These are not mass-produced products, but tools for life.

For you, this means a knife that impresses with its perfect balance, exceptional sharpness, and durability—a faithful companion in your kitchen for decades to come.

About the history
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The Güde Dao Pear from the Alpha series is a powerful chef's knife for the highest demands – hand-forged from a single piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel in the traditional Solingen factory. Up to 55 manual steps are required to create an exceptionally sharp and durable blade that effortlessly chops fish, meat, and vegetables and, with its typical width and 16 cm length, offers perfect control when chopping and cutting. The hand-polished, velvety pear wood of the ergonomic handle ensures safe handling, even with wet hands, and underlines the exclusive character of the knife. With its balanced weight and robust workmanship, the Chai Dao guarantees precision with every cut – whether for fine herbs, juicy pieces of meat or crunchy vegetables. Ideal for creative Asian cuisine and anyone who values uncompromising quality and legendary craftsmanship. This knife is truly unique, combining modern aesthetics with centuries-old craftsmanship. Choose the Güde Dao Pear and experience the unmistakable cutting experience of authentic Solingen blacksmithing in your kitchen.

Pro Tip:

Use the Güde Dao Pear to achieve fine and precise cuts in your kitchen. Thanks to its **wide blade** and **optimized balance**, it is ideal for chopping and mincing vegetables, meat, and herbs. The **ergonomic handling** provided by the polished, velvety pear wood handle ensures safety and precision, even with wet hands. Use the knife with a **light, controlled movement** for fine cuts or with **more force** for coarse chopping.

Discover the Güde Dao Pear – the perfect tool for ambitious cooks who value precision, comfort, and versatility.

With its characteristic wide blade and 16 cm length, the Chai Dao is ideal for quickly and efficiently cutting, chopping, or mincing vegetables, herbs, meat, and fish. It is traditionally used in Asian cuisine to cut large quantities of vegetables into wafer-thin slices or chop herbs evenly with quick, flat movements. Thanks to the high blade back, the cut ingredients can be picked up directly with the knife and easily added to the wok or pot – saving time and ensuring clean workflows.

Used creatively, the Chai Dao opens up further possibilities: use the wide blade to press garlic cloves, lightly crush peppercorns, or even precisely portion pieces of meat for teriyaki, goulash, or tartare. Thanks to its fine grind and sturdy construction, it's not just classic Asian dishes that turn out perfectly – chopping salads, fine carpaccio, or cutting tapas ingredients also becomes a real experience. Experiment with combined cutting techniques, such as the European-style rocking cut for fresh herbs, or use the knife for quick, pressing cuts when preparing fruit, vegetables, or even tender ham.

The handcrafted pear wood handle not only gives the knife an exclusive appearance, but also ensures a secure grip and comfortable hold, even with wet hands. This allows you to master challenging cuts with ease and enjoy genuine craftsmanship in every movement.

Whether used classically in Asian wok dishes or experimentally in modern fusion cuisine, the Chai Dao Pear makes every cutting task a special pleasure—for anyone who appreciates the highest quality, ergonomic comfort, and authentic Solingen craftsmanship.

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

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Germany 5 € flat rate 50 € value of goods
Europe 14 € flat rate 100 € value of goods

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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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Chai Dao Alpha

150,00 
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Chef's knife with a wide, sharp blade - ideal for fine cutting and weighing.

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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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Chai Dao Olive

186,00 
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Traditional chopping knife with olive wood handle for powerful chopping and mincing.

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Chai Dao barrel oak

193,00 
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Barrel oak handle meets solid blade - chops effortlessly through cabbage and pumpkin.

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Chai Dao Damascus

2.402,00 
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Hand-forged Damascus knife with desert ironwood handle - precise cutting and long-lasting sharpness.

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