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About the knife series

The Alpha series from Güde combines traditional blacksmithing with natural elegance: each knife is made from stainless CMV steel in up to 55 manual steps, ice-hardened, and sharpened by hand, with a hardness of 57–58 HRC for long-lasting sharpness. The handles, made from 100 to 500-year-old olive wood, are heavily grained, particularly hard and weather-resistant – making each knife truly unique. The classic forged double bolster and ergonomic handle design with triple riveting ensure perfect balance and fatigue-free working. Please note: These high-quality knives should only be cleaned by hand to protect the precious olive wood.


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Kiritsuke Alpha

Price range: €111.00 to €185.00
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Japanese multi-purpose chef's knife with a distinctive K-Tip blade and an olive wood handle – hand-forged in Solingen.

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Nakiri Alpha

169,00 
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Japanese vegetable knife with a classic rectangular blade and an olive wood handle—perfect for precise vegetable cuts.

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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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THE KNIFE. Olive

395,00 
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An olive wood handle and a versatile blade—the all-purpose kitchen tool for every occasion.

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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-style kitchen knife with a warm olive wood handle, perfect for a variety of kitchen tasks.

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Chai Dao Olive

186,00 
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Traditional cleaver with an olive wood handle for powerful cutting and chopping.

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Chinaform Olive Chef's Knife

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

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Olive Paring Knife

124,00 
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Versatile chef's knife with a Mediterranean olive wood handle for precise cutting.

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Olive Paring Knife

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

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Classic Olive Vegetable Knife

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

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Olive Vegetable Knife

90,00 
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Precise peeling and cutting of vegetables with a comfortable olive wood handle.

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Olive Tomato Knife

99,00 
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The serrated edge cuts cleanly through tomato skins—with a warm olive wood handle.

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Olive Boning Knife

Price range: €117.00 to €126.00
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Precise trimming of meat thanks to the flexible blade and non-slip olive wood handle.

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Olive Filleting Knife

134,00 
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Precise cuts through fish and meat with a flexible blade and an olive wood handle.

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Olive Ham Knife

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

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Hacker Olive

199,00 
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A cleaver with a touch of southern charm: the olive wood handle combines power and precision when chopping.

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Olive Steak Knife

95,00 
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Cuts steaks with precision – the olive wood handle feels warm and balanced in the hand.

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Porterhouse Steak Knife, Olive

111,00 
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The perfect steak knife for juicy cuts—featuring a Mediterranean olive wood handle and a premium blade.

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Olive Meat Fork

136,00 
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Safe for turning and serving, with a Mediterranean olive wood handle—sturdy and well-balanced.

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Olive Table Knife

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

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Olive Fork

94,00 
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Elegant serving utensils with olive wood handles for stylish serving and presentation.

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Olive Table Spoon

94,00 
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Olive wood handle for stylish serving and a comfortable feel while eating.

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Olive Cheese Knife

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

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Olive Hard Cheese Knife

143,00 
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Precise portioning of hard cheese – Alpha with a sturdy blade and a non-slip olive wood handle.

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Shark Olive Herb Knife

183,00 
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The serrated edge gently cuts herbs – the non-slip olive wood handle ensures precise cutting.

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Pocket knife with pitchfork, olive

152,00 
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A practical pocket knife with a pitchfork and a Mediterranean olive wood handle, perfect for on the go.

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Olive Pocket Knife

138,00 
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A compact companion with a Mediterranean olive wood handle, perfect for on the go.

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Olive Hunting Dog

174,00 
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Compact hunting knife with an olive wood handle for precise work on the go.

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Olive Utility Knife

28,60 
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Master everyday tasks with precision, thanks to the comfortable olive wood handle and 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 a secure grip when removing and sharpening the blade.

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D’Artagnan Olive Sharpening Steel

256,00 
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Professional sharpening for long-lasting sharpness—with a Mediterranean olive wood handle.

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About Franz Güde

Since 1910, knives have been made in the heart of Solingen that do what they are supposed to do: cut. Franz Güde combines the precise art of forging from the city of blades with a clear philosophy of craftsmanship—each type of steel is used where its properties are best utilized.

When the blade glides through vegetables, you can feel the balance between the handle and the cutting edge, which can only be achieved through decades of experience. This is where traditional Solingen blacksmithing expertise meets modern ergonomics – for knives that feel just as natural in your hand after a hundred cuts as they did the first time.

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The Güde Alpha paring knife combines traditional Solingen craftsmanship with Mediterranean design and is precision-crafted in up to 55 manual steps. With its handy size and sharp blade, it masters delicate cutting tasks such as peeling fruit and vegetables, cleaning small foods, or precise garnishing with effortless elegance. The warm olive wood handle fits comfortably in the hand and adds a natural, Mediterranean touch to any kitchen. The high-quality workmanship in the Solingen tradition guarantees long-lasting sharpness and makes this paring knife an indispensable companion for anyone who values precision and stylish design. Experience the perfect symbiosis of functional excellence and timeless aesthetics – a knife that meets the highest standards of quality and handling.

Pro tip:

When peeling fruit and vegetables, hold the paring knife at an angle to your hand to maintain maximum control and achieve even, thin peels. The compact blade length is particularly well suited to circular movements when peeling apples or potatoes.

The Olive paring knife from the Alpha series is your ideal companion for all delicate cutting tasks in the kitchen. With its short, precise blade, you can effortlessly peel fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, potatoes, or carrots. Its handy size makes it perfect for tasks that are performed directly in the hand, such as removing peel strips or cleaning mushrooms and radishes.

In addition, this knife is ideal for coring peppers, precisely cutting garlic cloves, or removing stems from strawberries and tomatoes. You can also get creative with it: carve decorative patterns into cucumber skins, create lemon and orange zest for cocktails, or shape radishes into artistic garnishes. The paring knife fits securely in your hand and allows you to make controlled, precise cuts even with delicate foods such as fresh herbs or soft fruits.

This compact tool is also ideal for preparing antipasti, cutting mozzarella, or filleting small fish. Item number X703/06 gives you a versatile kitchen knife in a Mediterranean olive wood design that combines functionality with an attractive appearance.

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.

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

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Alpha Peeling Knife

73,00 
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The Güde Alpha Güde , Alpha its curved, hand-forged blade, peels fruits and vegetables precisely, safely, and effortlessly—perfect for delicate kitchen work...

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Pear Peeler

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

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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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Walnut Peeling Knife

94,00 
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Curved blade for effortless peeling – elegant walnut handle for precise control.

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Kappa Peeling Knife

84,00 
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The sabre blade follows the movement of your hand—for paper-thin slices with no loss of fruit flesh.

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