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About the knife series

The Alpha series from Güde combines traditional blacksmithing with natural aesthetics: each knife is forged from stainless CMV steel in up to 55 manual steps, ice-hardened, and sharpened by hand. The handle scales, made from 100 to 500-year-old olive wood, make each knife a unique piece with a warm feel and exceptional durability. The classic forged double bolster and ergonomic handle design ensure optimal balance and fatigue-free working in the kitchen. Please note: These high-quality knives should only be cleaned by hand to protect the precious olive wood.


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Kiritsuke Alpha

Price range: $111.00 to $185.00
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Japanese multi-purpose chef's knife with characteristic K-tip blade and olive wood handle – hand-forged in Solingen.

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Nakiri Alpha

169,00 
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Japanese vegetable knife with classic rectangular blade and olive wood handle – perfect for precise vegetable cutting.

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Chef's knife olive

Price range: € 150.00 to € 194.00
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Precise all-round talent with warm olive wood handle for effortless everyday cutting.

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THE KNIFE. Olive

395,00 
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Olive wood handle and versatile blade - the universal kitchen tool for all occasions.

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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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Santoku Smooth / Kulle Olive

Price range: € 162.00 to € 185.00
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Japanese cutting art with a warm olive wood handle for versatile kitchen tasks.

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Chef's knife China shape olive

199,00 
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Asian cutting technique with authentic olive wood handle for versatile kitchen use.

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Olive preparation knife

124,00 
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Versatile preparation knife with Mediterranean olive wood handle for precise cutting work.

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Larding knife olive

Price range: € 90.00 to € 95.00
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Precise detail work with a handy larding knife in a Mediterranean olive wood design.

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Paring knife olive

90,00 
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Delicate cutting work with a handy paring knife in a Mediterranean olive wood design.

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Vegetable knife classic olive

90,00 
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Precise peeling and cutting of small vegetables with warm olive wood handle.

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Olive paring knife

90,00 
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Precise peeling and slicing of vegetables with a flattering olive wood handle.

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Olive tomato knife

99,00 
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Serrated edge cuts precisely through tomato skin - with warm olive wood handle.

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Boning knife olive

Price range: € 117.00 to € 126.00
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Precise release of meat thanks to flexible blade and easy-grip olive wood.

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Fillet knife olive

134,00 
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Delicate cuts through fish and meat with flexible blade and olive wood handle.

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Ham knife olive

Price range: € 142.00 to € 169.00
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Wafer-thin slices of ham - the flexible blade glides precisely through fine slices.

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Hacker Olive

199,00 
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Cleaver with southern flair: olive wood handle combines strength and precision when chopping.

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Olive steak knife

95,00 
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Cuts steaks precisely - olive wood handle lies warm and balanced in the hand.

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Porterhouse steak knife olive

111,00 
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Perfect steak knife for juicy cuts - with Mediterranean olive wood handle and premium blade.

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Meat fork olive

136,00 
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Safe turning and serving with Mediterranean olive wood handle - stable and balanced.

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Table knife olive

96,00 
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Classic table knife with warm olive wood handle for stylish tableware.

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Olive fork

94,00 
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Elegant serving cutlery with olive wood handle for stylish serving and presentation.

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Table spoon olive

94,00 
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Olive wood handle for stylish serving and a pleasant feel when eating.

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Cheese knife olive

108,00 
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Perforated blade glides effortlessly through soft and hard cheeses without sticking.

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Hard cheese knife olive

143,00 
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Precise portioning of hard cheese - Alpha Olive with sturdy blade and easy-grip olive wood.

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Herb knife Shark Olive

183,00 
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Serrated edge cuts herbs gently - easy-grip olive wood for precise cutting.

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Pocket knife with pitchfork olive

152,00 
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Practical pocket knife with pitchfork and Mediterranean olive wood handle for on the go.

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Pocket knife olive

138,00 
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Compact companion with Mediterranean olive wood handle for on the go.

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Hunting nicker olive

174,00 
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Compact hunting nicker with olive wood handle for precise work on the move.

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Utility knife olive

28,60 
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Master precise everyday tasks with flattering olive wood and a versatile blade.

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Utility knife

32,10 
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Olive sharpening steel

136,00 
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Olive wood handle for optimum grip when honing and sharpening the blade.

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Sharpening steel D'Artagnan Olive

256,00 
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Professional honing for long-lasting sharpness - with Mediterranean olive wood handle.

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About Franz Güde GmbH

Güde, a family-owned company based in Solingen since 1910, continues the tradition of blade manufacturing: in the workshop, traditional blacksmithing meets precision manufacturing—the blade is forged, heat-treated, finely ground, and manually finished in several stages.

High-alloy steels and carefully crafted handle materials are used to create knives that you can feel in your hand — well-balanced, warm to the touch, and razor-sharp precision, the result of up to 55 manual steps in which traditional techniques meet modern ergonomic and hygiene requirements.

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The Güde Alpha Chai Dao combines traditional Chinese knife craftsmanship with proven Solingen craftsmanship and is manufactured in up to 55 manual steps to create an exceptional kitchen tool. With its wide, powerful blade, this classic cleaver effortlessly masters the cutting of meat, bones, and poultry, as well as the coarse chopping of vegetables and herbs. The elegant olive wood handle fits perfectly in the hand and offers a secure grip even during powerful chopping movements, while the robust construction guarantees years of reliability in the kitchen. The perfect balance between blade and handle reduces the effort required when working and makes the Chai Dao the ideal tool for anyone who values efficiency and precision. Experience how traditional craftsmanship takes your kitchen work to a new level with this masterpiece from Solingen.

Pro Tip:

Use the Chai Dao with a chopping motion from top to bottom instead of applying lateral pressure—this will protect the blade and ensure clean cuts. Let the knife's own weight do the work for you and guide it in a controlled manner to cut through even the hardest bones with ease.

The Chai Dao Olive is your ideal partner for all tasks that require powerful and precise cutting. Whether you want to portion poultry, cut up ribs, or chop harder vegetables such as pumpkin and cabbage, this traditional cleaver masters these challenges with ease. The wide, heavy blade is perfect for chopping herbs and nuts, while the flat side is also ideal for crushing garlic or ginger.

The Chai Dao shows its versatility in Asian cuisine: use it to cut through bony pieces of fish with precision, chop spare ribs for your barbecue marinade, or chop vegetables for your wok dish. This knife also comes in handy when preparing soup chicken or cutting frozen foods. The wide blade also serves as a practical transport surface for transferring chopped ingredients directly from the cutting board to the pot or pan.

You can also use the Chai Dao creatively to open coconuts, chop chocolate for desserts, or work with firm root vegetables such as celery. This robust kitchen tool significantly expands your culinary possibilities and saves you time when preparing demanding dishes.

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

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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.

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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 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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Chai Dao pear

193,00 
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Authentic Chai Dao with pear wood handle - chops powerfully and transports chopped food directly to the wok.

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