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About the knife series

The knives in the Güde Alpha series feature handcrafted blades made from stainless chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, which are forged from a single piece, ice-hardened, and hand-sharpened for perfect sharpness.
Special features include the elegant handle scales made of finely grained American walnut wood, secured with three stainless steel rivets, and the striking aluminum palm rivet in the center.
The full tang and Güde double bolster give the series optimal balance and ergonomics.
Each knife is manufactured in numerous complex manual steps and combines traditional craftsmanship with exclusive materials to meet the highest standards of quality and design.


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Chef's knife walnut

Price range: € 164.00 to € 214.00
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Forged precision with a warm walnut grain - the balanced all-rounder for every cut.

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Walnut Bread Knife

Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
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A serrated edge cuts through the crispy crust, and a walnut handle keeps it warm—perfect slices without losing any crumbs.

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Santoku Kulle walnut

197,00 
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Japanese Santoku with walnut handle and scales - versatile, precise and perfectly balanced.

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Chai Dao walnut

193,00 
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Wide chopping blade with walnut handle - through everything from cabbage to bone.

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Preparation knife walnut

133,00 
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Handy all-rounder with 16 cm blade and warm walnut handle for precise preparation.

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Larding knife walnut

Price range: € 97.00 to € 100.00
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Compact 8 cm blade for precise peeling and cleaning - warm walnut handle for fatigue-free work.

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Paring knife walnut

94,00 
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Curved blade for effortless peeling - elegant walnut handle for precise control.

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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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Tomato knife walnut

105,00 
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Serrated edge penetrates tomato skin cleanly, warm walnut handle for precise cuts.

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Boning knife flexible walnut

135,00 
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Flexible blade follows every contour of the bone - walnut handle for precise control.

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Fillet knife flexible walnut

147,00 
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Flexible blade follows every burr, walnut handle provides perfect grip even when wet.

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Ham knife walnut

149,00 
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Flexible blade for wafer-thin cuts, elegant walnut handle for perfect control.

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Meat fork walnut

147,00 
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Two-pronged meat fork with heat-insulating walnut handle for gentle carving and safe serving.

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Walnut fork

100,00 
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Two-pronged serving fork with walnut handle - serves roasts precisely without tearing.

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Cheese knife walnut

120,00 
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Pointed blade for hard Parmesan, walnut handle for warm control when portioning.

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Shark walnut herb knife

192,00 
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Curved Shark blade weaves its way through herbs - with walnut handle for smooth, loss-free chopping.

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Sharpening steel walnut

145,00 
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Chrome steel grooves and warm walnut handle: straightens cutting edges precisely, lies perfectly balanced.

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About Franz Güde GmbH

Franz Güde has been manufacturing Güde Solingen since 1910. Solingen knives by hand – now in its fourth generation. Each blade is forged, ground, and individually tested by experienced master blacksmiths.

What Güde : uncompromising quality made in Germany, traditional blacksmithing, and the perfect balance between proven craftsmanship and modern design.

With a Güde, you hold a piece of Solingen tradition in your hands – a tool for life that you can feel when cooking and that only gets better with age.

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The Güde from the exclusive Alpha series combines traditional Solingen craftsmanship with state-of-the-art precision. Each blade is carefully forged by hand in up to 55 manual steps, guaranteeing the highest quality and durability. The high-quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel ensures exceptional sharpness and effortless cutting—even extremely hard Parmesan or Pecorino can be portioned precisely. With its short, robust 10 cm blade, the knife has been specially developed for confidently breaking and cutting hard cheese, giving you full control at all times.The ergonomically shaped handle made of solid American walnut wood fits comfortably in the hand and impresses with its elegant, expressive grain. Each piece is unique and underlines the stylish standards of any discerning cheese kitchen. Whether at a buffet, with a refined cheese platter, or in a Michelin-starred kitchen, this hard cheese knife sets standards in elegance, function, and workmanship . Those who value uncompromising quality and timeless beauty will find the Güde Alpha Hard Cheese Knife to be the perfect companion for discerning gourmets and connoisseurs.

Pro Tip:

For optimal cutting of Parmesan and other hard cheeses, apply light pressure and use short, controlled movements with the Güde Walnut directly at the desired breaking point—thanks to the robust, pointed blade, the cheese can be broken open confidently without splintering. Use the ergonomic shape of the solid walnut handle to safely cut even thick pieces of hard cheese and serve precise portions.

Whether for traditional cheese platters, an Italian antipasti buffet, or creative moments of indulgence in haute cuisine, the Güde Alpha Güde is always the perfect choice when it comes to maximum precision and unmistakable elegance.

The hard cheese knife shows its greatest strengths when cutting and portioning high-quality hard cheeses such as Parmesan, Grana Padano, or Pecorino. Thanks to the short, robust 10 cm blade, even hard cheese rinds can be broken open effortlessly without the cheese breaking or crumbling. This not only allows you to maintain the desired appearance of your cheese cubes, shavings, or slivers, but also ensures that your delicacies are always presented in a stylish and appetizing manner.

This knife is ideal for serving elegant cheese portions with wine or for bringing out the aroma of mature cheeses on a buffet with clean cuts.

Used creatively, the hard cheese knife is ideal for breaking wafer-thin Parmesan shavings directly at the table over pasta dishes, portioning solid chocolate blocks for dessert variations, or perfectly dividing handcrafted caramel pieces. The sharp, sturdy blade also makes it easy to chop candied nuts or portion dried fruit precisely and safely.

With its elegant walnut handle, the knife fits comfortably in the hand even during long periods of use and is an eye-catching addition to any table setting. This exclusive hard cheese knife is a gift for anyone who wants to stylishly combine a culture of enjoyment, quality awareness, and timeless design.

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.

Outside Europe

For deliveries outside 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 barrel oak

150,00 
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Vollerl hard cheese knife with barrel oak handle - effortlessly cuts through parmesan and hard cheeses.

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Hard cheese knife olive

143,00 
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Precise portioning of hard cheese - Alpha Olive with sturdy blade and easy-grip olive wood.

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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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Hard cheese knife Kappa

138,00 
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Full metal construction with sturdy tip - penetrates the hardest Parmesan cheese without breaking.

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