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About the knife series

The Alpha series from Güde blades forged from a single piece of stainless chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, which are ice-hardened and hand-sharpened.
The distinctive handle scales are made from oak wood sourced from old wine barrels, which is particularly robust and has a unique grain pattern.
Typical features include the distinctive three-rivet design with stainless steel rivets and the central palm rivet, which serves as Güde.
Each knife in this series is crafted through more than 40 manual steps and impresses with perfect balance, durability, and exceptional cutting performance[1][2][3][5][7].


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Kiritsuke Alpha

Price range: €121.00 to €197.00
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Japanese multipurpose chef's knife with a distinctive K-Tip blade and an oak handle – hand-forged in Solingen.

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Nakiri Alpha

179,00 
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Japanese vegetable knife with a classic rectangular blade and an oak handle—perfect for precise vegetable cuts.

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THE KNIFE. Oak Handle

395,00 
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An all-metal all-rounder with an elegant oak handle—precise, compact, and perfectly balanced for any hand.

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Bread Knife, Oak Handle

Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
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Wavy edge with a crispy crust, oak handle that feels naturally warm in the hand.

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Santoku Kulle Barrel Oak

197,00 
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Japanese santoku knife with a serrated edge and a handle made of oiled wine barrel oak—precise and elegantly crafted.

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Chai Dao Barrel-Aged

193,00 
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An oak handle meets a solid blade—effortlessly chops through cabbage and pumpkin.

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Chinaform Oak Handle Chef's Knife

214,00 
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Wide Chinese cleaver for effortlessly chopping large quantities of vegetables—featuring a distinctive oak grain pattern.

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Fasseiche Preparation Knife

133,00 
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A sharp blade for razor-thin cuts, and a distinctive oak handle for precise detail work.

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Fasseiche paring knife

Price range: €94.00 to €100.00
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Precision paring knife made from 100-year-old oak—for the finest peeling work.

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Peeling Knife, Oak

94,00 
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Curved 6-cm blade and smoked oak handle – precise peeling with no waste.

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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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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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Tomato Knife, Oak Handle

105,00 
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Wavy edge created by tomato skins and a hand-forged oak handle with distinctive grain.

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Boning Knife, Oak Handle

135,00 
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Flexible precision blade with a handle made from 100-year-old barrel oak—glides effortlessly along the bone.

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Filleting Knife, Oak Handle

147,00 
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Flexible precision blade with a grained oak handle – effortlessly fillets between the skin and the meat.

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Fasseiche Ham Knife

149,00 
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Blade for wafer-thin slices, handle made of smoked oak.

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Hacker Fasseiche

214,00 
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Solid blade with a barrel-oak handle – cuts through meat and bone with a powerful strike.

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Fass Oak Steak Knife

101,00 
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A delicate balance meets 100 years of barrel-aged oak—a steak experience with character.

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Porterhouse Steak Knife, Oak Handle

121,00 
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Smooth blade for perfectly sliced steaks, rustic oak handle with distinctive grain.

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Meat Fork, Oak

147,00 
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Two-pronged meat fork with an elegant oak handle—provides a secure grip when carving and adds an elegant touch to the table.

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Fork Oak

101,00 
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Fork with a handle made of genuine oak—infused with the aroma of aged wines.

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Buckelsmesser Oak Barrel

30,00 
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Humpback knife, smooth blade, oak handle

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Fasseiche Cheese Knife

120,00 
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The perforated blade cuts cheese into paper-thin slices without sticking, and the oak handle feels warm in your hand.

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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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Shark Fasseiche Herb Knife

192,00 
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Forged Shark rocking blade with an aged oak handle—chop herbs rhythmically like the pros.

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Pocket knife with pitchfork, Fasseiche

156,00 
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Hand-forged pocket knife with an oak handle, blade, and built-in pitchfork—cutting and skewering in one.

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Fasseiche Pocket Knife

143,00 
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Oak-handled pocket knife—folding, with a serrated edge for crusts, always within reach.

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Jagdnicker Barrel Oak

189,00 
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An oak handle and a bulbous blade for precise skinning, gutting, and game processing with a secure grip.

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Sharpening Steel, Oak

145,00 
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Chrome-vanadium steel ensures precise blade alignment—with a non-slip beechwood handle.

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D’Artagnan Barrel Oak Sharpening Steel

273,00 
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Fluted steel ribs realign even the finest blades—with an elegant oak handle for a secure grip.

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About Franz Güde

Since 1910, Franz Güde has been manufacturing Güde Solingen — a family business spanning four generations that remains uncompromisingly committed to German craftsmanship to this day.

Every Güde undergoes over 40 production steps, from blade shaping to the final polish. This combination of traditional blacksmithing and precise manufacturing technology makes Solingen knives the global benchmark.

Anyone who holds a Güde in their hand can feel the difference: perfect balance, exceptional sharpness, and a durability that lasts for decades.

About the History
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The Güde Alpha chef's knife features a hand-forged blade from Solingen, crafted from high-quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel for exceptional sharpness and durability. Through more than 40 meticulous steps, this knife combines traditional Solingen craftsmanship at the highest level with modern precision and unique design. The blade—available in lengths of 16 cm, 21 cm, or 26 cm—is versatile and perfect for slicing, mincing, and dicing vegetables, meat, or fish. A special highlight is the handle made from 100-year-old barrel oak: each individual knife is thus a unique piece with history and a distinctive appearance. Thanks to optimal balance and an ergonomic shape, the knife fits perfectly in the hand and enables precise, fatigue-free work in everyday kitchen use. The ice-hardened blade meets the highest standards for edge retention and durability —even during demanding cutting tasks. With a Güde Alpha chef’s knife, you’re investing in an exclusive tool that combines timeless craftsmanship, exceptional material quality, and a distinctive look. Experience cutting at the highest level and bring the history of Germany’s great knife-making tradition into your kitchen.

Pro tip:

For precise, fatigue-free cutting, hold the Güde Alpha chef’s knife right where the handle meets the blade—with your thumb and index finger wrapped around the blade—to guide the knife safely and achieve clean cuts with optimal control. To maintain the highest level of sharpness over time, regularly hone the hand-forged knife with a suitable sharpening steel before use—this ensures your blade remains up to the most demanding tasks.

The Güde Alpha chef's knife is your versatile kitchen companion and excels as a classic all-purpose knife for nearly any cutting task. Thanks to its sturdy, hand-forged blade, you can effortlessly slice meat, fish, and poultry with precision, as well as dice vegetables or fruit evenly. Chopping herbs is also effortless with just a few fluid movements, ensuring that freshness and aroma are optimally preserved.

Thanks to its excellent balance and ergonomic shape, the knife sits comfortably and securely in the hand—this not only makes classic tasks like finely chopping onions or portioning fillets easier, but also inspires creative uses in everyday cooking. For example, create fine strips of salmon sashimi or thin slices of carpaccio, carve roasts directly at the table, or use the chef’s knife to cut bread into even slices for French crostini.

The exceptional design, featuring a handle made from 100-year-old barrel oak, makes each piece a stylish one-of-a-kind item that turns every cooking occasion into an experience. So you’re not only investing in the highest precision, but also bringing a functional gem into your kitchen—one that withstands even the most demanding cutting tasks and inspires new recipes.

Prices

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Fast delivery

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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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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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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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Mikarta Chef's Knife

188,00 
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Versatile chef's knife with a hand-forged, ice-hardened all-purpose blade—precise for fine cuts, powerful for chopping...

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Damascus Chef's Knife

1.762,00 
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Extra-thin, 300-layer Damascus blade for precise, detailed work, with a handle made of desert ironwood.

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Briccole Chef's Knife

222,00 
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Versatile chef's knife with a hand-sharpened, ice-hardened blade – capturing the essence of the lagoon city for precise cutting...

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Delta Chef's Knife

Price range: €163.00 to €197.00
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Full-metal chef's knife with smoked oak handle – precise balance for chopping and dicing.

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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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Franz Güde Chef's Knife

149,00 
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Chef's knife with a handle made of fine, locally sourced plum wood—triple-riveted for stability.

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Olive Chef's Knife

Price range: €150.00 to €194.00
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A precise all-rounder with a warm olive wood handle for effortless everyday cutting.

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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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Alpha Chef's Knife

Price range: €120.00 to €168.00
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A versatile, hand-forged chef's knife for precise cutting of meat, fish, and vegetables.

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Synchros Chef's Knife

278,00 
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A wide blade made of Japanese steel and a warm olive wood handle—the versatile all-rounder for every cut.

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Synchros Chef's Knife, Synchros Oak

278,00 
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Full-tang blade with Asian-style cutting geometry and a smoked oak handle – precision meets craftsmanship.

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Karl Güde Chef's Knife

Price range: €157.00 to €196.00
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Hand-honed blade with a polished plum wood handle – precisely balanced for effortless cutting.

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Balkhauser Kotten Chef's Knife

188,00 
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Hand-forged blade with a handle made from historic waterwheel oak—the art of blacksmithing meets living history.

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