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About the knife series

The knives in the Karl Güde series are forged from a single piece of chrome-molybdenum-vanadium knife steel and ground and honed by hand using traditional craftsmanship. The steel is hardened to an optimum hardness of approximately 57 HRC, ensuring long-lasting cutting performance and flexibility. The series is characterized by high-quality wooden handles, which give the knives excellent balance and special handling. With its traditional Solingen blacksmithing, the Karl Güde stands for the highest quality and durability.


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Karl Güde Paring Knife

Price range: €73.00 to €103.00
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Compact precision in the palm of your hand—perfect for garlic, shallots, and precise work without a cutting board.

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Karl Güde Filleting Knife

113,00 
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Flexible blade and wooden handle – ideal for filleting, precise, and comfortable even during long periods of use.

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Karl Güde Ham Knife

119,00 
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Extra-long, flexible blade with a narrow edge for paper-thin slices of ham – with a warm plum wood handle.

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About Franz Güde

Franz Güde has been manufacturing in Solingen since 1910. Solingen has been manufacturing knives using traditional craftsmanship. For four generations, the manufacturer has been combining German blacksmithing heritage with modern demands for precision and durability.

Every Güde is genuinely handmade —from blade shaping and grinding to the final polish. The master craftsmen rely on proven steel alloys and balanced handling, which pays off noticeably in everyday use.

When Güde a Güde knife, you are choosing a tool for life: reliable, repairable, and with the satisfying feeling of holding genuine Solingen craftsmanship in your hands.

About the History
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The Karl Güde chef's knife is a masterpiece of traditional knife manufacturing from Solingen. This high-quality tool, measuring 21 cm in length, is crafted in up to 55 meticulous steps, making it ideal for a wide range of cutting tasks in the kitchen. The blade, hand-forged from chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, offers exceptional sharpness and durability. This is complemented by a finely polished plum wood handle, which is triple-riveted and offers comfortable ergonomics. The knife combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design and precision, making it a true classic in the kitchen. With its robust, hand-ground blade, it is perfect for delicate cuts and offers you the security of an exclusive and authentic Güde. As part of theGüde, this chef's knife is a real treasure for any cook who values quality and tradition.

Pro tip:

To achieve optimal results with the **Karl Güde chef's knife**, use the recommended cutting technique by holding the knife at the transition from the handle to the bolster and guiding the blade in a steady up-and-down motion along your fingertips. This allows for precise cuts while ensuring safe handling. Be sure to sharpen the knife regularly to maintain its sharpness and efficiency.

The Karl Güde chef's knife is a masterpiece of traditional knife manufacturing from Solingen. This high-quality tool, measuring 21 cm in length, is crafted in up to 55 meticulous steps, making it ideal for a wide range of cutting tasks in the kitchen. The blade, hand-forged from chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, offers exceptional sharpness and durability. This is complemented by a finely polished plum wood handle, which is triple-riveted and offers comfortable ergonomics. The knife combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design and precision, making it a true classic in the kitchen. With its robust, hand-ground blade, it is perfect for delicate cuts and offers you the security of an exclusive and authentic Güde. As part of theGüde, this chef's knife is a real treasure for any cook who values quality and tradition.

With the Karl Güde chef's knife, you have a true all-rounder in your hand that is indispensable for both classic and creative work. Thanks to its balanced blade, you can effortlessly cut meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit into fine slices or cubes with precision. When weighing and chopping herbs, the curved blade shape supports perfect guidance so that you can work quickly and cleanly. Its wide blade also allows you to transfer cut ingredients directly into the pot or pan as if on a mini cutting board, while maintaining full control at all times.

Creative uses include portioning dough for homemade pasta or arranging cheese platters, where the knife's sharpness and stability really shine. Even chopping nuts, carefully filleting fish, or shaping delicate vegetable decorations for your guests are no problem with this chef's knife. Enjoy the incomparable feeling when the Karl Güde glides effortlessly through firm pumpkins or when you use it to cut wafer-thin slices of chocolate for desserts. This knife opens up classic and unusual preparation options in your kitchen that you will soon not want to do without.

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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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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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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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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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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