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About the knife series

The Güde Alpha series combines traditional Solingen blacksmithing with elegant design and was launched to mark Güde acceptance Güde a preferred supplier to Jeunes Restaurateurs d'Europe. Each knife is manufactured in over 40 manual steps: the blade is made of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, is hand-forged, stainless, ice-hardened, and hand-sharpened, while the handle scales are made of finely structured pear wood with a velvety feel. The characteristic double bolster ensures a balanced weight distribution and enables fatigue-free working. With a hardness of 57-58 HRC, the knives offer excellent cutting performance and are still easy to resharpen – a perfect combination of function, quality, and timeless design.


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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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Bread knife pear

Price range: € 164.00 to € 299.00
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Serrated edge for perfect slices, pear wood handle with distinctive grain for stylish cutting.

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Chai Dao pear

193,00 
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Authentic Chai Dao with pear wood handle - chops powerfully and transports chopped food directly to the wok.

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Chef's knife China shape pear

214,00 
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China blade from Solingen meets fine pear wood - wide blade for effortless weighing and scooping.

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Pear preparation knife

133,00 
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Pointed blade for delicate cuts, warm pear wood handle for balanced control.

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Pear larding knife

Price range: € 97.00 to € 100.00
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Feather-light larding knife with a warm shimmering pear wood handle for precise turning cuts on citrus fruits and delicate vegetables.

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Pear paring knife

94,00 
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Curved blade and hand-forged solid steel with pear wood handle for precise peeling of round fruit.

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Paring knife pear

94,00 
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Hand-sharpened precision meets warm-toned pear wood - compact, pleasant to the touch, ideal for delicate vegetable slicing.

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Tomato knife pear

105,00 
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Serrated edge meets fine pear wood - precise tomato slices without crushing.

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Boning knife pear

135,00 
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Flexible blade for precise triggering - pear wood handle feels velvety in the hand.

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Filleting knife pear

147,00 
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Flexible blade for perfect fillets, velvety pear wood feel for precise control.

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Ham knife pear

149,00 
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Flexible blade for wafer-thin slices of ham - elegant pear wood handle for precise control.

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Hacker pear

214,00 
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Forged cleaver with pear wood handle - splits bones powerfully, wide blade protects fingers.

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Meat fork pear

147,00 
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Two-pronged meat fork with elegant pear wood handle for safe carving and stylish serving.

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Cheese knife pear

120,00 
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Perforated blade for stick-free cutting, elegant pear wood handle for precise portioning.

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Hard cheese knife pear

150,00 
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Perforated blade for cutting through hard cheese without sticking, pear wood handle for a warm feel.

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Herb knife Shark pear

192,00 
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Wave blade cradles herbs in a rocking cut - soft pear wood nestles warmly against the hand.

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Sharpening steel pear

145,00 
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Sharpening steel with warm pear wood handle - straightens cutting edges precisely, ideal for daily care.

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About Franz Güde GmbH

Franz Güde has been manufacturing in Solingen since 1910. Solingen using traditional craftsmanship. For four generations, the family-owned manufacturer has been combining German blacksmithing with state-of-the-art precision.

Every Güde is genuinely handmade —from the shaping of the blade to the final polish. The master craftsmen in Solingen rely on high-quality steel alloys and time-consuming processing steps that industrial manufacturing cannot achieve.

The result: knives that last a lifetime and let you feel what true manufacturing quality means with every cut.

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The Güde Kulle Alpha is the Japanese utility knife for the highest demands – hand-forged in Solingen high-quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel and specially ice-hardened for maximum sharpness and durability. Up to 55 manual steps are required to create blades that impressively combine tradition and precision and deliver outstanding performance even for the finest cutting tasks. The specially shaped hollow edge minimizes food sticking to the 18 cm long blade, ensuring a particularly clean cut – ideal for meat, fish, cheese, vegetables, and fruit. The smooth, ergonomically balanced pear wood handle feels pleasantly velvety in the hand and underlines the exclusive character of this knife. Thanks to the unique Güde in the Alpha series, you benefit from outstanding control, balance, and aesthetics with every cut. With the Santoku Kulle, you are choosing a masterpiece for ambitious cooks that meets the highest expectations in terms of function and design. This knife is much more than a kitchen tool—it is a statement of quality and craftsmanship that promises a lifetime of cooking pleasure.

Pro Tip:

The Güde Kulle Alpha is best used for rocking cuts of fish, meat, cheese, and vegetables—the special hollow edge ensures that even delicate or sticky foods glide effortlessly and cleanly off the blade without sticking. This allows you to achieve a precise, decorative cut, and cutting becomes a precise, routine pleasure.

The Güde Kulle Alpha is a versatile universal knife that will accompany you on all your culinary adventures – whether everyday cooking or creative fine dining. This hand-forged specialist really comes into its own with classic Asian dishes such as sushi or sashimi, as its sharp, ice-hardened blade and hollow edge allow you to effortlessly cut raw fish such as salmon or tuna into wafer-thin slices without the food sticking to the blade. The 18 cm long blade also ensures a clean, even cut for delicious stir-fry creations, where lots of vegetables need to be cut vigorously but precisely. Cutting herbs, fine leeks, or tender beef is just as easy, as the ergonomic pear wood handle provides optimal grip and guides the hand without fatigue.

But the Santoku is not only an asset in classic cuisine: you can also use it creatively—for example, for precise portioning of soft cheese, as the hollow edge prevents sticking and thus enables perfect pieces. Those who enjoy decorating cakes with fruit or serving unusual carpaccio variations of vegetables and fruit will benefit from the exceptional sharpness and precision of this knife for delicate work. Even unusual tasks, such as cutting dried mango into wafer-thin slices or finely chopping chocolate for pâtisserie ideas, are mastered with ease by this knife.

With the Güde Kulle Alpha , you are choosing a tool that uncompromisingly meets classic demands while opening up creative freedom for innovative recipes. You will feel the control, balance, and incomparable cutting sensation with every step – a knife that will enrich your kitchen for years to come.

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.

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For deliveries outside Europe, please contact us using the contact form.

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Santoku smooth / Kulle Alpha

Price range: € 126.00 to € 154.00
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Hand-forged Santoku with scalloped edge - ideal for precise cutting of meat, fish and vegetables.

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Santoku Kulle walnut

197,00 
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Japanese Santoku with walnut handle and scales - versatile, precise and perfectly balanced.

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Santoku Kulle barrel oak

197,00 
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Japanese Santoku with scalloped edge and handle made from oiled wine barrel oak - precise and elegant to the touch.

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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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Santoku Damascus

2.329,00 
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Santoku with wafer-thin Damascus blade and handle made of desert ironwood - super sharp for precise cuts of vegetables, fish and meat.

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Santoku Caminada

Price range: € 195.00 to € 341.00
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Santoku Caminada: Thin blade for the finest cuts in meat, fish and vegetables...

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