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About the Knife Series

The Alpha series from Güde for hand-forged knives made from a single piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, which impress with their ice-hardened, rustproof, and hand-sharpened blades.
The special feature is the finely structured handle scales made of velvety pear wood, which offer a pleasant feel and an elegant appearance.
Typical features of this series are the triple riveting with distinctive palm rivets and the forged double bolster for perfect balance and fatigue-free working.
Each knife is created in over 40 manual steps and meets the highest standards of function, design, and traditional Solingen blacksmithing.


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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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Pear-Shaped Bread Knife

Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
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Serrated edge for perfectly sliced vegetables; pear wood handle with distinctive grain for stylish cutting.

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Santoku Kulle Alpha

197,00 
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Santoku knife with a serrated edge and a warm pear wood handle—Japanese knife craftsmanship for effortless, non-stick cutting.

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Chai Dao Pear

193,00 
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Authentic Chai Dao with a pear wood handle—chops with power and transfers the chopped ingredients directly to the wok.

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Chinaform Pear Chef's Knife

214,00 
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A Chinese blade from Solingen fine pear wood—a wide blade for effortless scooping and ladling.

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Pear Prep Knife

133,00 
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A sharp blade for delicate cuts, a warm pearwood handle for balanced control.

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Pear Paring Knife

Price range: €97.00 to €100.00
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A feather-light paring knife with a warm, lustrous pear wood handle for precise spiral cuts on citrus fruits and tender vegetables.

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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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Pear-Shaped Vegetable Knife

94,00 
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Hand-sharpened precision meets warm-toned pear wood—compact, comfortable to hold, and ideal for delicate vegetable cutting.

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Pear-Shaped Tomato Knife

105,00 
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A serrated edge meets fine pear wood—precise tomato slices without crushing them.

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Pear-Shaped Boning Knife

135,00 
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Flexible blade for precise cutting—the pear wood handle feels smooth in your hand.

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Pear Filleting Knife

147,00 
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A flexible blade for perfect fillets, with a smooth pear wood feel for precise control.

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Hacker Pear

214,00 
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Forged cleaver with a pear wood handle—powerfully splits bones; the wide blade protects your fingers.

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Pear-Shaped Meat Fork

147,00 
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A two-pronged meat fork with an elegant pear wood handle for secure carving and stylish serving.

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Pear-Shaped Cheese Knife

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

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Hard Cheese Knife, Pear-Shaped

150,00 
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Perforated blade for glutinous-free cutting through hard cheese; pear wood handle for a warm feel.

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Shark Pear Herb Knife

192,00 
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The wavy blade sways as it cuts herbs—soft pear wood nestles warmly against the hand.

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Pear-Shaped Sharpening Steel

145,00 
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Sharpening steel with a warm pear wood handle—precisely sharpens blades, ideal for daily maintenance.

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About Franz Güde

Franz Güde has been manufacturing Güde Solingen since 1910. Solingen knives by hand – spanning four generations. Each blade is forged, ground, and individually honed by experienced master blacksmiths.

What Güde the combination of traditional Solingen craftsmanship and uncompromising material quality. These are not mass-produced products, but tools with character.

A Güde not only fits perfectly in your hand – it becomes a faithful companion in your kitchen, serving you for decades and even improving with age.

About the History
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The Birne ham knife from Güde exclusive Alpha series Güde for uncompromising quality and centuries-old Solingen craftsmanship. Up to 55 manual steps are required to produce a hand-forged blade made of high-quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, which impresses with its exceptional sharpness and durability. Thanks to its narrow, 21 cm long blade, the knife glides effortlessly and precisely through tender meat, ham, or roast, ensuring wafer-thin, perfect slices—even with delicate foods. Traditional craftsmanship is combined with modern design and excellent balance thanks to the ergonomic handle made of velvety-fine pear wood, which fits comfortably in the hand and gives each knife an individual, elegant character. The precise workmanship and striking stainless steel rivets stand for stability and stylish looks.With a Güde , you are not just purchasing a tool, but a genuine piece of craftsmanship – developed for discerning connoisseurs and passionate amateur chefs who value quality, precision, and aesthetics. Choose a knife that stylishly combines traditional mastery and maximum functionality – and make carving a moment of pleasure in a class of its own.

Pro Tip:

Pull the ham knife through the food in long, even strokes without applying pressure—the narrow blade does the work by itself, ensuring wafer-thin, even slices without tearing. Sharpen the blade regularly with a sharpening steel (angle 15-20 degrees) to ensure that the knife cuts as precisely as it did on the first day, even after years of use.

Discover the Güde Birne Güde , a masterpiece of Solingen blacksmithing that combines traditional precision with modern elegance—for anyone who values exact results and an exceptional cutting experience.

The Birne ham knife really comes into its own when carving ham, roast meat, or tender roast beef: Thanks to the narrow, 21 cm long blade, you can cut wafer-thin, even slices almost effortlessly without tearing the delicate meat. Especially with air-dried ham or high-quality salmon, you benefit from the excellent sharpness and flexibility of the hand-forged blade – thus optimally preserving taste and texture.

In addition to its traditional use, the ham knife is also a creative all-rounder in the kitchen: use it, for example, to precisely cut larger fruits such as melons, pineapples, or papayas into fine strips or to conjure up wafer-thin carpaccio slices of beetroot, zucchini, or other vegetables. Even delicate fish such as salmon fillet can be portioned into perfect sashimi slices without any effort.

The ergonomic handle made of velvety-fine pear wood is particularly comfortable and non-slip in the hand, which makes working with it for long periods of time much easier. Professional balance and traditional design make carving and filleting a moment of pleasure in which quality and aesthetics can be felt.

With the pear ham knife, you are adding a tool to your kitchen that can be used in many ways, both for festive occasions and in creative everyday life – for everyone who appreciates knife craftsmanship at the highest level.

Prices

All prices listed on the product pages include applicable sales tax and other price components.

Fast Delivery

Order by 2:00 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 worth of merchandise
Europe 14 € flat rate €100 worth of merchandise

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Value-Added Tax on Shipping Costs

The flat-rate shipping fee includes the statutory value-added 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 calculation is made during the ordering process and can only be lower—not higher—than the amount shown, to your benefit.

Delivery Times & Shipping Carriers

  • For orders paid directly (PayPal, Sofortüberweisung, credit card), orders placed by 2:00 p.m. 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, delays may occur, such as when an item is unexpectedly out of stock.
  • Shipping is handled by UPS.

Outside Europe

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

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Alpha Serrated Ham Knife

143,00 
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The serrated Güde Alpha cuts wafer-thin slices of ham, roast meat, and more—precisely and effortlessly, even through a firm crust.

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Walnut Ham Knife

149,00 
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Flexible blade for wafer-thin slices, elegant walnut handle for perfect control.

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Balkhauser Kotten Ham Knife

149,00 
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Precision meets historic oak from the Balkhauser waterwheel—each knife is one of a kind.

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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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Briccole Ham Knife

173,00 
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Ham knife for paper-thin slices—precise, long, effortless. Briccole wood handle for an exclusive look...

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Karl Güde Ham Knife

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

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Franz Güde Ham Knife

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

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Damascus Ham Knife

1.533,00 
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An ultra-sharp Damascus blade and a Desert Ironwood handle for perfectly sliced ham.

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Alpha Ham Knife

Price range: €112.00 to €135.00
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The Güde Alpha glides precisely through ham and roasts thanks to its hand-forged, stainless steel blade and easy-to-clean handle—perfect for thin slices and precise portioning...

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Mikarta Ham Knife

149,00 
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Flexible blade for paper-thin slices; non-slip Mikarta, even during long cutting sessions.

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Caminada Ham Knife

Price range: €195.00 to €341.00
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A slender, long blade—perfect for slicing the finest ham!

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Kappa Ham Knife

123,00 
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The all-metal blade cuts ham and salmon into paper-thin, perfect slices.

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