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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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Walnut Chef's Knife

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

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Walnut Bread Knife

Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
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Serrated edge for a crispy crust, walnut handle for a warm grip—perfect slices without losing any crumbs.

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Santoku Kulle Walnut

197,00 
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Japanese Santoku knife with a walnut handle and a serrated edge—versatile, precise, and perfectly balanced.

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Chai Dao Walnut

193,00 
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Wide chopping blade with walnut handle – cuts through everything from cabbage to bones.

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Walnut Paring Knife

133,00 
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A handy all-purpose knife with a 16-cm blade and a warm walnut handle for precise food prep.

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Walnut paring knife

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

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Walnut Peeling Knife

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

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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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Tomato Knife Walnut

105,00 
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The serrated edge cuts cleanly through tomato skins, and the warm walnut handle ensures precise cuts.

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Flexible boning knife, walnut

135,00 
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The flexible blade follows every contour of the bone – walnut handle for precise control.

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Flexible Filleting Knife, Walnut

147,00 
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The flexible blade follows every bone, and the walnut handle provides a perfect grip even when wet.

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Walnut Ham Knife

149,00 
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Flexible blade for razor-thin slices, elegant walnut handle for perfect control.

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Meat Fork, Walnut

147,00 
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Two-pronged meat fork with a heat-insulating walnut handle for carving that preserves juices and safe serving.

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Walnut Fork

100,00 
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Two-pronged serving fork with walnut handle – serves roast meat precisely without tearing it apart.

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Cheese Knife (Walnut)

120,00 
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A sharp blade for hard Parmesan, with a walnut handle that stays cool while slicing.

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Shark Walnut Herb Knife

192,00 
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The curved Shark blade glides through herbs—with a walnut handle for smooth, waste-free chopping.

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Walnut Sharpening Steel

145,00 
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Chrome-plated grooves and a warm walnut handle: precisely aligns the cutting edges and is perfectly balanced.

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About Franz Güde

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.

About the History
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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 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

Shipping costs are clearly displayed again in the shopping cart and on the order page.

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 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 cheeses.

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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

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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Kappa Hard Cheese Knife

138,00 
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All-metal construction with a sturdy tip—cuts through even the hardest Parmesan without breaking.

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