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About the knife series

Authentic, robust, and precise—the Franz Güde has embodied the heart of Solingen's blacksmithing tradition for generations. From chef's knives to bread knives, every model impresses with its ice-hardened blade, hand-sharpened edge, and ergonomic plum wood handle. These knives are made for people who value reliability and genuine tradition.


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Franz Güde Paring Knife

72,00 
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Versatile paring knife with a plum wood handle—perfect for vegetables, herbs, and more.

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Franz Güde Vegetable Knife

70,00 
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Hand-sharpened vegetable knife with a slender blade and a plum wood handle.

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Franz Güde Filleting Knife

108,00 
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A slim, flexible blade for effortless, precise filleting of fish and paper-thin slices of meat.

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Franz Güde Ham Knife

119,00 
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Hand-forged, tapered blade with a plum wood handle – for precisely slicing paper-thin slices of ham.

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About Franz Güde

Committed to tradition – Güde knife manufacturers have been working according to this principle Güde over a century. Each knife is crafted in Solingen experienced hands and undergoes numerous steps before leaving the factory. The combination of high-quality steel, fine woods, and craftsmanship makes each piece unique. Güde more than just a brand – it is a promise of the highest cutting culture.

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The Franz Güde 7805/21 Güde represents the highest level of Solingen craftsmanship and impresses ambitious chefs with its first-class workmanship and excellent cutting performance. Its hand-forged blade is made of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, which is ice-hardened, stainless, and hand-sharpened—ensuring that the knife remains permanently sharp and particularly durable.

The ergonomically shaped handle made of fine plum wood gives each piece a special feel and a unique appearance. Manufactured in up to 55 complex manual steps, this chef's knife meets the highest quality standards.

With its perfect balance and versatile 21 cm blade, the knife effortlessly masters all cutting tasks – from fine vegetables to meat and fish. Treat yourself to an exclusive kitchen tool that combines tradition and innovation and offers you lasting cooking pleasure at the highest level.

Pro tip:

To ensure that you can cut with the Franz Güde with particular precision and safety, use the "claw grip" technique: place the fingertips of your free hand curled over the food you are cutting and gently guide the knife blade along it – this will keep your fingers optimally protected and enable you to achieve even cuts with ease. Tip: Hold the knife lightly with your thumb and index finger at the base of the blade – this improves control and reduces strain on your hand during longer cutting tasks.

The Franz Güde chef's knife is a versatile all-round knife and one of the essential tools in any kitchen.
Examples of use:
Ideal for chopping herbs – the wide blade ensures efficient, rhythmic chopping. Perfect for cutting vegetables, such as dicing onions, chopping garlic, and filleting peppers.
The knife is ideal for meat and fish thanks to its sturdy, hand-forged blade: whether you're cutting steaks into neat portions, carving a roast, or finely slicing salmon fillets.
The 21 cm blade also comes into its own when chopping nuts or chocolate pieces. Even cutting smaller pumpkins or chopping fruit, such as melon, is effortless.
Creative use: Thanks to its perfect balance, the knife is also particularly comfortable to use for light rocking cuts when making homemade pasta or for chopping dried tomatoes and herb butter.
This makes the chef's knife the first choice for both classic and creative cooking tasks.

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

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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.

Outside Europe

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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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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Fasseiche Chef's Knife

Price range: €164.00 to €214.00
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Oak handle with an authentic feel – an ergonomic all-rounder for slicing and precise cutting.

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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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