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About the knife series

The Alpha series from Güde combines traditional blacksmithing with natural elegance: each knife is made from a single piece of stainless CMV steel in up to 55 manual steps, ice-hardened, and sharpened by hand. The handle scales, made from 100 to 500-year-old olive wood, make each knife unique and impress with their characteristic grain, exceptional hardness, and weather resistance. The classic forged double bolster, together with the ergonomic handle design, ensures optimal balance and fatigue-free working. With a blade hardness of 57–58 HRC, the knives in this series offer excellent edge retention and good resharpenability – perfect for demanding kitchen work.

Please note: Knives from the Alpha series should only be cleaned by hand and not placed in the dishwasher.


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Kiritsuke Alpha

Price range: $111.00 to $185.00
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Japanese multi-purpose chef's knife with characteristic K-tip blade and olive wood handle – hand-forged in Solingen.

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Nakiri Alpha

169,00 
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Japanese vegetable knife with classic rectangular blade and olive wood handle – perfect for precise vegetable cutting.

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THE KNIFE. Olive

395,00 
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Olive wood handle and versatile blade - the universal kitchen tool for all occasions.

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Olive Bread Knife

Price range: €151.00 to €282.00
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Serrated edge and olive wood – perfect for crispy crusts and soft bread.

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Santoku Smooth / Kulle Olive

Price range: € 162.00 to € 185.00
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Japanese cutting art with a warm olive wood handle for versatile kitchen tasks.

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Chai Dao Olive

186,00 
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Traditional chopping knife with olive wood handle for powerful chopping and mincing.

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Chef's knife China shape olive

199,00 
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Asian cutting technique with authentic olive wood handle for versatile kitchen use.

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Olive preparation knife

124,00 
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Versatile preparation knife with Mediterranean olive wood handle for precise cutting work.

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Larding knife olive

Price range: € 90.00 to € 95.00
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Precise detail work with a handy larding knife in a Mediterranean olive wood design.

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Paring knife olive

90,00 
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Delicate cutting work with a handy paring knife in a Mediterranean olive wood design.

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Vegetable knife classic olive

90,00 
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Precise peeling and cutting of small vegetables with warm olive wood handle.

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Olive paring knife

90,00 
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Precise peeling and slicing of vegetables with a flattering olive wood handle.

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Olive tomato knife

99,00 
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Serrated edge cuts precisely through tomato skin - with warm olive wood handle.

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Boning knife olive

Price range: € 117.00 to € 126.00
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Precise release of meat thanks to flexible blade and easy-grip olive wood.

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Fillet knife olive

134,00 
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Delicate cuts through fish and meat with flexible blade and olive wood handle.

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Ham knife olive

Price range: € 142.00 to € 169.00
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Wafer-thin slices of ham - the flexible blade glides precisely through fine slices.

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Hacker Olive

199,00 
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Cleaver with southern flair: olive wood handle combines strength and precision when chopping.

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Olive steak knife

95,00 
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Cuts steaks precisely - olive wood handle lies warm and balanced in the hand.

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Porterhouse steak knife olive

111,00 
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Perfect steak knife for juicy cuts - with Mediterranean olive wood handle and premium blade.

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Meat fork olive

136,00 
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Safe turning and serving with Mediterranean olive wood handle - stable and balanced.

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Table knife olive

96,00 
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Classic table knife with warm olive wood handle for stylish tableware.

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Olive fork

94,00 
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Elegant serving cutlery with olive wood handle for stylish serving and presentation.

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Table spoon olive

94,00 
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Olive wood handle for stylish serving and a pleasant feel when eating.

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Cheese knife olive

108,00 
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Perforated blade glides effortlessly through soft and hard cheeses without sticking.

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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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Herb knife Shark Olive

183,00 
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Serrated edge cuts herbs gently - easy-grip olive wood for precise cutting.

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Pocket knife with pitchfork olive

152,00 
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Practical pocket knife with pitchfork and Mediterranean olive wood handle for on the go.

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Pocket knife olive

138,00 
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Compact companion with Mediterranean olive wood handle for on the go.

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Hunting nicker olive

174,00 
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Compact hunting nicker with olive wood handle for precise work on the move.

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Utility knife olive

28,60 
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Master precise everyday tasks with flattering olive wood and a versatile blade.

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Utility knife

32,10 
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Olive sharpening steel

136,00 
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Olive wood handle for optimum grip when honing and sharpening the blade.

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Sharpening steel D'Artagnan Olive

256,00 
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Professional honing for long-lasting sharpness - with Mediterranean olive wood handle.

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About Franz Güde GmbH

Güde has been Solingen in Solingen Güde a family business since 1910; this tradition can be felt in every knife, which connects the past and the present.

Experienced blacksmiths and teams of craftsmen shape carefully selected steels and woods into blades that are hardened, ground, and finely assembled—the result is the cool glide of the blade, the balanced weight, and the immediate feel of precise cutting tools. The knives are Solingen in Solingen in up to 55 manual steps, where modern demands meet Solingen blacksmithing and proven techniques to create tangible precision.

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The Güde Alpha chef's knife combines German craftsmanship with timeless design and is Solingen in Solingen in up to 55 manual steps. The warm olive wood handle fits perfectly in the hand and gives this precise all-rounder a refined, natural look. With its sharp edge, it effortlessly masters all daily kitchen tasks – from finely chopping vegetables to cutting meat and fish. The perfect balance between blade and handle ensures fatigue-free working and makes every kitchen task a pleasure. A masterpiece of Solingen knife-making that meets the highest standards of quality and functionality.

Pro Tip:

Hold the chef's knife in a rocking motion —the tip remains on the cutting board while you guide the knife through the food with gentle up and down movements. This allows you to achieve even cuts with herbs, onions, and vegetables while protecting the sharp blade.

The Olive chef's knife is your indispensable companion for all cutting tasks in the kitchen and effortlessly masters classic tasks such as cutting meat, fish, and poultry. With this versatile all-rounder, you can also finely chop vegetables and herbs, precisely dice onions, or cut fresh salads into even strips. The sharp blade glides effortlessly through a wide variety of foods, allowing you to make clean, precise cuts.

The knife is particularly useful when preparing Sunday roasts, when you want to portion larger pieces of meat professionally, or when carving roasted poultry directly at the table. Creative cooks also appreciate its precision, for example when cutting wafer-thin slices of carpaccio or filleting fresh fish for sushi and sashimi. You can also use it to easily cut melons and pumpkins, peel pineapples, or finely chop bunches of herbs for pestos and marinades.

Thanks to its perfect balance and comfortable handle shape, the knife fits comfortably in your hand and allows you to work without fatigue, even during longer preparations. Whether you are preparing a multi-course menu or want to quickly whip up a fresh meal, this chef's knife is your reliable partner for professional results every day.

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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Chef's knife Kappa

Price range: € 146.00 to € 192.00
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Compact full metal chef's knife for precise, agile cutting work.

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Chef's knife Mikarta

188,00 
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Versatile chef's knife with 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 precision work with a handle made of desert ironwood.

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Chef's knife Briccole

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

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Chef's knife Delta

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

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Pear chef's knife

Price range: € 164.00 to € 214.00
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Hand-forged blade meets silky-soft pear wood grain - for effortless cutting with natural elegance.

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Chef's knife Franz Güde

149,00 
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Chef's knife with handle made from fine, local plum wood – triple riveted for stability.

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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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Alpha chef's knife

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

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Chef's knife barrel oak

Price range: € 164.00 to € 214.00
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Barrel oak handle with authentic feel - ergonomic all-rounder for cradle cutting and precise slicing.

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Chef's knife Synchros Olive

278,00 
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Wide blade made of Japanese steel, warm olive wood handle - the versatile all-rounder for every cut.

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Chef's knife Synchros smoked oak

278,00 
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Full metal blade with Asian cutting geometry and smoked oak handle - precision meets craftsmanship.

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Chef's knife Karl Güde

Price range: € 157.00 to € 196.00
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Hand-ground blade with polished plum wood handle - precise balance for effortless cutting.

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Chef's knife Balkhauser Kotten

188,00 
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Hand-forged blade with handle made from historic waterwheel oak wood - blacksmithing meets living history.

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