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About the knife series

The Franz Güde stands for pure Solingen craftsmanship. Each blade is forged from stainless chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, ice-hardened, and sharpened by hand. The handle, made of fine plum wood with triple riveting, ensures perfect balance and a refined feel. This series pays tribute to Franz Güde, the inventor of the serrated edge, and combines tradition with timeless cutting performance.


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Franz Güde Chef's Knife

149,00 
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Chef's knife with a handle made of fine, locally sourced plum wood—triple-riveted for stability.

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Franz Güde Paring Knife

72,00 
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Versatile paring knife with a plum wood handle—perfect for vegetables, herbs, and more.

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Franz Güde Filleting Knife

108,00 
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A slim, flexible blade for effortless, precise filleting of fish and paper-thin slices of meat.

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Franz Güde Ham Knife

119,00 
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Hand-forged, tapered blade with a plum wood handle – for precisely slicing paper-thin slices of ham.

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About Franz Güde

Since 1910, the Güde brand has stood Güde genuine Solingen blacksmithing. Over four generations, the Güde family has passed on Güde knowledge and passion for excellent knives. Each knife is created in up to 55 traditional handcrafted steps—from the forged blade to the final hand-grinding. Güde tradition and innovation to create tools that are synonymous with quality worldwide.

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The Franz Güde vegetable knife from the Franz Güde series Güde the highest level of Solingen craftsmanship and meets even the most demanding expectations for an exclusive kitchen tool. The hand-forged blade made of premium chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel is ice-hardened, rust-free, and sharpened by hand with precision—for lasting excellent cutting performance and perfect control when cutting, cleaning, or peeling vegetables. Each individual step in the manufacturing process, of which there are up to 55, is carried out in the true tradition of craftsmanship, making each knife unique for connoisseurs who value quality and authenticity.

The elegant handle, made from carefully processed plum wood, impresses with its unique feel and stylish appearance, while also ensuring perfect balance in the hand – for comfortable working even during longer tasks . The triple-riveted handle scales emphasize the robust character, while the elegant shape and comfortable ergonomics ensure an unmistakable cutting experience. This paring knife is not dishwasher safe – careful hand washing will preserve its beauty and sharpness for a long time.

If you value exclusive quality, uncompromising sharpness, and durable craftsmanship, the Franz Güde is the perfect paring knife for the highest demands.

Pro tip:

The Franz Güde vegetable knife is best suited for fine cuts when you guide the knife close to the palm of your hand and use the sharp tip to make precise cuts for peeling, cleaning, or dicing—this gives you maximum control, even with small and firmer vegetables. Care tip: Briefly sharpening the blade on a sharpening steel before use maintains its exceptional sharpness and ensures effortless work with every cut.

The Franz Güde is perfect for all tasks involving vegetables and fruit.
With its handy 9 cm blade, it is ideal for peeling, cutting, and cleaning vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, onions, or cucumbers.
This knife also offers excellent control for turning —the artful shaping of small vegetables such as carrots or potatoes.
Its fine, pointed blade makes it easy to make precise cuts for decorative vegetable shapes or garnishes.
The knife is just as practical for fruit: peeling apples and pears or delicately cutting berries and grapes without crushing the sensitive fruit.
Thanks to its special balance and ergonomics, the Franz Güde is also suitable for delicate work when preparing Asian vegetable dishes or precisely cutting herbs.
Whether for classic kitchen routines or creative food presentation: anyone who values precision and versatility will enjoy Güde cut with the vegetable knife from Franz Güde .

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.

Outside Europe

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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Fasseiche Vegetable Knife

94,00 
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Hand-forged with a handle made from 100-year-old barrel oak—precise cutting control for the finest vegetable preparation.

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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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