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About the knife series

The Alpha series from Güde handle scales made from fine oak wood sourced from wine barrels that are over 100 years old, which is exceptionally robust and has an attractive grain.
The hand-forged blades are made from a single piece of stainless chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, ice-hardened and hand-sharpened, ensuring lasting sharpness and cutting performance.
Typical features of this series are the three-rivet design with the palm rivet in the center and the distinctive double bolster, which guarantees optimal balance and fatigue-free working.
Each knife is created in over 40 manual steps and combines traditional Solingen blacksmithing with exclusive materials to meet the highest standards.


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Kiritsuke Alpha

Price range: €121.00 to €197.00
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Japanese multipurpose chef's knife with a distinctive K-Tip blade and an oak handle – hand-forged in Solingen.

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Nakiri Alpha

179,00 
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Japanese vegetable knife with a classic rectangular blade and an oak handle—perfect for precise vegetable cuts.

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Fasseiche Chef's Knife

Price range: €164.00 to €214.00
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Oak handle with an authentic feel – an ergonomic all-rounder for slicing and precise cutting.

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THE KNIFE. Oak Handle

395,00 
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An all-metal all-rounder with an elegant oak handle—precise, compact, and perfectly balanced for any hand.

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Bread Knife, Oak Handle

Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
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Wavy edge with a crispy crust, oak handle that feels naturally warm in the hand.

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Santoku Kulle Barrel Oak

197,00 
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Japanese santoku knife with a serrated edge and a handle made of oiled wine barrel oak—precise and elegantly crafted.

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Chai Dao Barrel-Aged

193,00 
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An oak handle meets a solid blade—effortlessly chops through cabbage and pumpkin.

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Chinaform Oak Handle Chef's Knife

214,00 
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Wide Chinese cleaver for effortlessly chopping large quantities of vegetables—featuring a distinctive oak grain pattern.

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Fasseiche Preparation Knife

133,00 
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A sharp blade for razor-thin cuts, and a distinctive oak handle for precise detail work.

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Fasseiche paring knife

Price range: €94.00 to €100.00
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Precision paring knife made from 100-year-old oak—for the finest peeling work.

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Peeling Knife, Oak

94,00 
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Curved 6-cm blade and smoked oak handle – precise peeling with no waste.

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Classic Vegetable Knife, Oak Handle

94,00 
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Hand-forged vegetable knife with an oak handle – for precise cuts, from bell peppers to root vegetables.

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Tomato Knife, Oak Handle

105,00 
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Wavy edge created by tomato skins and a hand-forged oak handle with distinctive grain.

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Boning Knife, Oak Handle

135,00 
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Flexible precision blade with a handle made from 100-year-old barrel oak—glides effortlessly along the bone.

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Filleting Knife, Oak Handle

147,00 
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Flexible precision blade with a grained oak handle – effortlessly fillets between the skin and the meat.

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Fasseiche Ham Knife

149,00 
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Blade for wafer-thin slices, handle made of smoked oak.

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Hacker Fasseiche

214,00 
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Solid blade with a barrel-oak handle – cuts through meat and bone with a powerful strike.

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Fass Oak Steak Knife

101,00 
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A delicate balance meets 100 years of barrel-aged oak—a steak experience with character.

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Porterhouse Steak Knife, Oak Handle

121,00 
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Smooth blade for perfectly sliced steaks, rustic oak handle with distinctive grain.

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Meat Fork, Oak

147,00 
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Two-pronged meat fork with an elegant oak handle—provides a secure grip when carving and adds an elegant touch to the table.

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Fork Oak

101,00 
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Fork with a handle made of genuine oak—infused with the aroma of aged wines.

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Buckelsmesser Oak Barrel

30,00 
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Humpback knife, smooth blade, oak handle

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Fasseiche Cheese Knife

120,00 
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The perforated blade cuts cheese into paper-thin slices without sticking, and the oak handle feels warm in your hand.

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Hard Cheese Knife, Oak Handle

150,00 
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Vollerl hard cheese knife with an oak handle – effortlessly cuts through Parmesan and hard cheeses.

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Shark Fasseiche Herb Knife

192,00 
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Forged Shark rocking blade with an aged oak handle—chop herbs rhythmically like the pros.

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Pocket knife with pitchfork, Fasseiche

156,00 
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Hand-forged pocket knife with an oak handle, blade, and built-in pitchfork—cutting and skewering in one.

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Fasseiche Pocket Knife

143,00 
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Oak-handled pocket knife—folding, with a serrated edge for crusts, always within reach.

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Jagdnicker Barrel Oak

189,00 
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An oak handle and a bulbous blade for precise skinning, gutting, and game processing with a secure grip.

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Sharpening Steel, Oak

145,00 
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Chrome-vanadium steel ensures precise blade alignment—with a non-slip beechwood handle.

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D’Artagnan Barrel Oak Sharpening Steel

273,00 
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Fluted steel ribs realign even the finest blades—with an elegant oak handle for a secure grip.

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About Franz Güde

Franz Güde has been manufacturing Güde Solingen since 1910. Solingen has been manufacturing knives by hand – across four generations, adhering to the same high quality standards. Each knife is created in up to 40 steps, from forging to the final polish.

The combination of traditional blacksmithing and modern materials makes Güde tools for life. Solingen blade steel meets precise sharpness and perfect balance.

When you hold a Güde in your hand, you can feel the difference: this is German craftsmanship that has stood the test of time and makes every cut an experience.

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The Güde from the Alpha series is a masterpiece of Solingen blacksmithing, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design and the highest precision. The hand-forged blade made of stainless chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel remains exceptionally sharp and allows effortless peeling, cleaning, and chopping of fruit and vegetables. Over 40 manual steps ensure flawless workmanship – each knife is unique and of outstanding quality. The handle, made from 100-year-old matured barrel oak, not only gives the knife robustness, but also makes it an exclusive eye-catcher in any kitchen. With a handy blade length of 9 cm, you can enjoy precise cuts and maximum control – even with fine or delicate ingredients. The optimally balanced weight and excellent ergonomics guarantee comfortable working, whether you are peeling, decorating, or coring. You can rely on long-lasting sharpness and enjoy the special feeling of holding a genuine piece of craftsmanship from Solingen your hand. This exclusive vegetable knife from Güde the perfect choice for anyone who values precision, quality, and individuality.

Pro tip:

Use the compact, extremely sharp 9 cm blade of the vegetable knife to peel fruit and vegetables directly in your hand with gentle, controlled movements or to cut fine decorations – this allows you to achieve particularly precise results, even with delicate ingredients. Thanks to the perfect balance and ergonomic handle made of barrel oak, you can work comfortably and without fatigue, even during longer cutting tasks.

The Güde from the Alpha series is a real highlight for anyone who values precision, craftsmanship, and aesthetics. With its hand-forged, extremely sharp blade and striking handle made from decades-old oak barrel wood, it offers you an unparalleled cutting experience—whether for everyday cooking or preparing special dishes.

This vegetable knife is traditionally used for peeling and chopping fruit and vegetables. With its handy 9 cm blade, the knife glides through tomatoes, radishes, peppers, and even firmer foods such as carrots and apples with particular precision. You can use it to carve fine decorations or cut delicate ingredients such as strawberries without crushing them. It is also perfect for peeling potatoes or asparagus cleanly or chopping herbs fresh and aromatic.

The knife can be used creatively, for example, to core chili peppers or grapes, to cut delicate spirals from cucumbers or carrots for decorative salads, or to prepare sophisticated garnishes for cold platters. Thanks to its excellent handling, it is also suitable for zesting citrus fruits or cutting onions into particularly fine cubes. Even for small tasks such as cutting mushrooms directly at the table or trimming fresh fruit at the breakfast buffet, the Güde proves its flexibility and always remains comfortable and safe in the hand.

With this knife, you are not only purchasing a tool for classic kitchen tasks, but also a creative partner for many unexpected applications. The distinctive handle made from old barrel oak also makes each piece an exclusive one-off that will enhance the look of your kitchen and delight you time and time again when you use it.

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

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Germany €5 flat rate €50 purchase value
Europe €14 flat rate €100 worth of merchandise

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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.

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For shipments outside Europe, please contact us using the contact form.

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Alpha Classic Vegetable Knife

73,00 
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Hand-forged, stainless steel vegetable knife with a pointed blade—perfect for peeling, trimming, and garnishing fruits and vegetables.

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Classic Olive Vegetable Knife

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

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Classic Vegetable Knife, Oak Handle

94,00 
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Hand-forged vegetable knife with an oak handle – for precise cuts, from bell peppers to root vegetables.

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Kappa Vegetable Knife

84,00 
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All-metal construction for precise vegetable prep—compact, easy to grip, and perfectly balanced.

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Alpha Vegetable Knife

73,00 
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Hand-forged vegetable knife with a 9 cm blade – ideal for finely chopping and peeling vegetables and fruit.

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Olive Vegetable Knife

90,00 
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Precise peeling and cutting of vegetables with a comfortable olive wood handle.

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Pear-shaped vegetable knife

94,00 
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Hand-sharpened precision meets warm-toned pear wood—compact, comfortable to hold, and ideal for delicate vegetable prep.

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Walnut Vegetable Knife

94,00 
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A sharp blade for precise cuts, a walnut handle for fatigue-free work.

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Delta Vegetable Knife

114,00 
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Smoked oak meets 9-cm precision – peel and cut vegetables right in your hand.

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Franz Güde Vegetable Knife

70,00 
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Hand-sharpened vegetable knife with a slender blade and a plum wood handle.

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