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About the knife series

The Alpha knife series from Güde traditional Solingen blacksmithing with elegant design and was launched to mark Güde acceptance Güde a preferred supplier to the Jeunes Restaurateurs d'Europe. Each knife is manufactured in over 40 manual steps, with the blade being hand-forged from a single piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, ice-hardened, and sharpened by hand. The characteristic double bolster ensures a balanced weight and fatigue-free working, while the finely structured pear wood handle scales with a velvety feel and reddish-brown color complete the elegant appearance. With a hardness of 57-58 HRC, the stainless steel blades offer excellent cutting performance and are easy to resharpen.


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Pear-shaped chef's knife

Price range: €164.00 to €214.00
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A hand-forged blade meets the silky-smooth grain of pear wood—for effortless cutting with natural elegance.

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Pear-shaped bread knife

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

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Santoku Kulle Alpha

197,00 
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Santoku knife with a serrated edge and a warm pear wood handle – Japanese craftsmanship for effortless, non-stick cutting.

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Chai Dao Pear

193,00 
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Authentic Chai Dao with a pear wood handle – chops with power and transfers the chopped ingredients directly to the wok.

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Chinaform Pear Chef's Knife

214,00 
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A Solingen blade Solingen fine pear wood—a wide blade for effortless scooping and ladling.

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Pear Prep Knife

133,00 
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A sharp blade for precise cuts, a warm pear wood handle for balanced control.

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Pear paring knife

Price range: €97.00 to €100.00
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A feather-light paring knife with a warm, lustrous pear wood handle, designed for precise spiral cuts on citrus fruits and tender vegetables.

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Pear Peeler

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

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Pear-shaped tomato knife

105,00 
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A serrated edge meets fine pear wood – for precise tomato slices without crushing them.

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Pear-shaped boning knife

135,00 
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Flexible blade for precise cutting – the pear wood handle feels smooth in your hand.

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Pear Filleting Knife

147,00 
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A flexible blade for perfect fillets, with a smooth pear wood handle for precise control.

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Pear-shaped ham knife

149,00 
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Flexible blade for paper-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 a pear wood handle – powerfully splits bones; the wide blade protects your fingers.

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Pear-shaped meat fork

147,00 
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A two-pronged meat fork with an elegant pear wood handle for easy carving and stylish serving.

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Pear-shaped cheese knife

120,00 
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Perforated blade for residue-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 clean cuts through hard cheese; pear wood handle for a warm feel.

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Shark Pear Herb Knife

192,00 
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The wavy blade sways as it cuts herbs—the soft pear wood feels warm against the hand.

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Pear-shaped sharpening steel

145,00 
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Sharpening steel with a warm pear wood handle – precisely sharpens blades, ideal for daily maintenance.

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About Franz Güde

Franz Güde has been manufacturing Güde Solingen since 1910. Solingen knives using traditional handcrafting methods – now in its fourth generation. Each knife is created by the hands of experienced blacksmiths and combines centuries-old knowledge with the highest quality standards.

The combination of Solingen blacksmithing and uncompromising material selection makes Güde tools for life. Here, they don't just produce, they create – with a passion for perfect cutting edges and balanced balance.

A Güde is more than just a kitchen tool: it is a faithful companion that becomes even more valuable over the years and can be passed on to the next generation.

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The Güde Alpha Vegetable Knife impresses with its hand-forged, 9 cm long blade made of high-quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, which is Solingen in up to 55 manual steps in Solingen . This knife stands for uncompromising Güde, where traditional craftsmanship meets modern design and precision. Its exceptional sharpness allows for fine peeling, cutting, and dicing of fruit and vegetables—perfect for all delicate tasks in the kitchen. The ergonomic handle made of velvety warm pear wood is particularly comfortable and secure in the hand and gives the knife a refined, exclusive touch. Thanks to its perfect balance and robust, ice-hardened blade, you can enjoy precision work at the highest level. This Alpha knife is a truly unique piece for connoisseurs and discerning amateur and professional chefs. A genuine original from the Solingen knife manufacturer – for everyone who values quality, craftsmanship, and durability.

Pro tip:

Use the Güde Alpha Vegetable Knife mainly for precise, delicate cutting tasks such as peeling, slicing, or dicing fruit and vegetables. Guide the knife with light pressure and such skill that the blade penetrates the fruit or vegetable just enough to achieve a clean and even cut. The ergonomic handle ensures that the knife sits securely in your hand and enables precise work.

With the Güde Alpha Vegetable Knife, you will experience maximum precision and versatility when preparing fruit and vegetables. The 9 cm long, hand-forged blade of this high-quality Solingen knife is ideal for delicate cutting tasks – whether you want to make fine radish slices for a salad, elegantly cut carrots, or turn zucchini into even cubes. Thanks to its exceptional sharpness, peeling delicate kiwis is just as easy as cutting firm potatoes with precision. The ergonomic handle made of velvety warm pear wood fits comfortably in the hand and allows for fatigue-free work even during longer preparations.The vegetable knife also proves its class in creative applications: transform vegetables into artistic decorations for buffets, cut delicate fruit spirals for desserts, or create vegetable rolls for sophisticated appetizers. The perfect balance and ice-hardened blade give you control over every cut—ideal when precision is key. Even delicate herbs or small segments of citrus fruit can be cut effortlessly without crushing the food. With this knife, you are bringing a truly unique Solingen product into your kitchen, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern convenience and everyday practicality – for anyone who values uncompromising quality and creative moments of enjoyment.

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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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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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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