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About the Knife Series

The Güde Kappa impresses with its unique design and its manufacture from a single piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum knife steel, which is hand-forged and ice-hardened.
The knives are made entirely of solid metal, making them rust-free, particularly durable, and dishwasher-safe.
Typical features include perfect weight distribution and balance, as well as the characteristic double bolster, which guarantees safe and comfortable handling.
Each knife is created in over 30 manual steps and combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design.


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Kappa Chef's Knife

Price range: €146.00 to €192.00
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Compact, all-metal chef's knife for precise, agile cutting.

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Kappa Bread Knife

138,00 
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The serrated edge precisely cuts through crispy crusts, and the ergonomic handle ensures even slices.

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Kappa Preparation Knife

111,00 
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Hygienic, all-metal all-rounder: Perfectly balanced and seamless, from parsley to chicken breast.

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Kappa Paring Knife

Price range: €85.00 to €86.00
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A narrow, pointed blade for precise removal of tendons and pressure marks.

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Kappa Colored Cutting Knife

121,00 
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Serrated back of the blade for decorative wavy patterns—smooth cutting edge for precise cuts through soft materials.

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Kappa Peeling Knife

84,00 
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The saber-shaped blade follows the movement of your hand—for paper-thin slices with no loss of fruit flesh.

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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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Kappa Tomato Knife

92,00 
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Serrated edge for precise cuts through tomato skin – all-metal construction.

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Kappa Boning Knife

108,00 
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The flexible blade navigates precisely around bones—for clean, effortless cuts at the joint.

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Kappa Flexible Filleting Knife

120,00 
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The flexible 16-cm blade precisely follows the bones—for perfect fillets with no waste.

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Kappa Salmon Knife

205,00 
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Extra-long, flexible all-metal blade for paper-thin slices of salmon and smoked fish.

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Kappa Ham Knife

123,00 
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The all-metal blade cuts ham and salmon into paper-thin, perfect slices.

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Kappa Steak Knife

85,00 
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Fully forged steel with fine serrations—cuts precisely through meat without tearing the fibers.

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Kappa Meat Fork

120,00 
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Forged tines hold the roast securely in place—perfectly balanced for precise carving.

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Kappa Table Knife

86,00 
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The micro-serrated blade cuts through steak crusts and baguettes precisely without crushing them.

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Kappa Fork

86,00 
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All-metal fork with Kappa distinctive Kappa—powerful, secure grip, with genuine forged weight.

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Kappa Table Spoon

86,00 
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All-metal dinner spoon with a deep bowl and perfect balance for every course.

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Kappa Cheese Knife

108,00 
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The perforated blade prevents the cheese from sticking, and the forked tip lets you serve it directly—perfect for soft to semi-hard cheeses.

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Kappa Bottle Opener

83,00 
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Forged all-metal bottle opener with perfect balance and powerful leverage—opens every bottle cap with a satisfying click.

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Kappa Sharpening Steel

129,00 
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Solid-metal sharpening steel with a noticeable weight for effortless, precise sharpening using gravity.

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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 blade is created by the hands of experienced master craftsmen who have perfected their craft over decades.

What Güde the combination of Solingen blacksmithing and uncompromising material selection. High-quality steel alloys, precise heat treatment, and careful hand polishing make each knife unique.

For you, this means tools that last a lifetime and demonstrate true quality with every cut. Knives that not only cut—they tell a story.

About the History
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The Güde Kappa Güde Kappa a masterpiece of Solingen craftsmanship and sets new standards in sharpness and durability with its hand-forged blade made of high-quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel. Up to 55 precise, manual steps guarantee the highest quality and make each knife unique with excellent workmanship. The 12 cm short, particularly robust blade was specially developed for effortless breaking and cutting of hard cheese – perfect for every connoisseur or professional who values precision work. Thanks to its full metal design, the knife offers perfect balance, lies balanced in the hand and enables fatigue-free cutting even with firm food. The innovative design ofKappa Güde Kappa combines traditional Solingen blacksmithing with modern lines and has won several awards. The dishwasher-safe design ensures particularly easy cleaning in everyday kitchen use. With the Güde Kappa Güde , you Kappa in an exclusive tool that guarantees uncompromising quality and precision for your kitchen – and cuts hard cheese in seconds.

Pro Tip:

Apply light, controlled pressure with the Güde KappaGüde and break or split hard cheese pieces with short, powerful movements from above; the compact and robust blade cuts through even very hard cheese without jamming. For best results, use a wooden or plastic cutting board to maintain the sharpness of the high-quality blade.

The Güde Kappa Güde Kappa the ideal tool if you want to cut valuable hard cheeses precisely and effortlessly. The special blade shape and its solid, only 12 cm short design ensure that even firm mountain cheese or spicy Emmental can be cut without effort – regardless of whether you are cutting fine cheese wedges for a cheese platter or preparing larger pieces for cooking.
The sturdy blade allows you to cut cleanly without the cheese splintering or breaking unintentionally. This classic knife is therefore indispensable for portioning hard cheeses such as Appenzeller, Gruyère, Cheddar, or Comté, while its perfect balance and full metal handle ensure a secure grip and fatigue-free cutting, even with larger quantities.
When used creatively, the Kappa hard cheese knife is Kappa ideal for breaking pieces of chocolate from a block, cracking nuts, or cutting firm vegetables such as pumpkin or celery into smaller portions. Thanks to its short, strong blade, the knife is the perfect solution for all tasks that require secure pressure and reliable cutting power.
Choose the Güde Kappa Güde if you value craftsmanship and multifunctionality—whether at a festive dinner table, on a picnic, or in your creative everyday cooking. You'll benefit from easy cleaning, elegant design, and uncompromising quality from Solingen, which makes every use a real pleasure.

Prices

All prices listed on the product pages include applicable sales tax and other price components.

Fast Delivery

Order by 2:00 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 worth of merchandise
Europe 14 € flat rate €100 worth of merchandise

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Value-Added Tax on Shipping Costs

The flat-rate shipping fee includes the statutory value-added 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 calculation is made during the ordering process and can only be lower—not higher—than the amount shown, to your benefit.

Delivery Times & Shipping Carriers

  • For orders paid directly (PayPal, Sofortüberweisung, credit card), orders placed by 2:00 p.m. 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, delays may occur, such as when an item is unexpectedly out of stock.
  • Shipping is handled by UPS.

Outside Europe

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

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Alpha Hard Cheese Knife

113,00 
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Powerfully forged, hand-sharpened—for effortless, precise cutting of hard cheese.

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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 cheese wheels.

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Olive Hard Cheese Knife

143,00 
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Precise portioning of hard cheese – Alpha with a sturdy blade and a non-slip olive wood handle.

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Hard Cheese Knife, Pear-Shaped

150,00 
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Perforated blade for glutinous-free cutting through hard cheese; pear wood handle for a warm feel.

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Hard Cheese Knife, Walnut

150,00 
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The sturdy blade cuts through hard Parmesan effortlessly—walnut handle for a secure grip.

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