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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 chef's knife

Price range: € 164.00 to € 214.00
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Hand-forged blade meets silky-soft pear wood grain - 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 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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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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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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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

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 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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Vegetable knife classic Alpha

73,00 
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Hand-forged, stainless vegetable knife with a pointed blade - ideal for peeling, cleaning and decorating fruit and vegetables.

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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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Vegetable knife classic barrel oak

94,00 
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Hand-forged paring knife with barrel oak handle - precise cuts from peppers to root vegetables.

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Kappa paring knife

84,00 
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Full metal construction for precise vegetable work - compact, easy to grip and perfectly balanced.

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Alpha paring knife

73,00 
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Hand-forged paring knife with 9 cm blade - ideal for finely slicing and peeling vegetables and fruit.

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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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Paring knife barrel oak

94,00 
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Hand-forged with a 100-year-old barrel oak handle – precise cutting control for the finest vegetable work.

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Vegetable knife walnut

94,00 
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Pointed blade for delicate cuts, walnut handle for fatigue-free work.

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Delta paring knife

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

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Paring knife Franz Güde

70,00 
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Hand-sharpened paring knife with slim blade and plum wood handle.

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