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About the knife series

The knives in the Güde di Venezia series feature handle scales made from the oak wood of Venetian briccole – posts that serve as mooring posts and channel markers in the Venice lagoon, among other things.


After about 10 to 20 years in salt water, they are replaced because the shipworm (Teredo navalis) – a type of boring mussel – burrows through the wood, leaving behind characteristic boreholes.


These distinctive drill holes, together with the grayish patina caused by long periods of anaerobic conditions underwater and mineral deposits from the salt water, give the wood its extraordinary character—making each handle unique.


The handles are carefully dried, selected, and triple-riveted, creating a limited special edition that combines Venetian lagoon history with traditional Solingen knife-making craftsmanship.


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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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Briccole Bread Knife

Price range: €288.00 to €330.00
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Bread knife with a serrated edge... Briccole wood meets Solingen!

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Briccole paring knife

105,00 
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Delicate paring knife: for precise preparation of vegetables, fruit, and herbs—featuring a unique handle made of Venetian briccole wood

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About Franz Güde

Since 1910, Güde with knives from Solingen that combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.


The manufacturer attaches great importance to manual production, in which every step of knife making and finishing is carried out with precision.


The collections are characterized by sharpness, robustness, and a classic design that appeals to professionals and amateur chefs alike.


With over 100 years of experience, Güde is Güde an established brand that stands for the highest quality standards.


A symbol of genuine Solingen blacksmithing that is recognized worldwide.

About the History
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Experience the highest level of craftsmanship and distinctive design with the Güde V765/21 Güde from the exclusive Briccole di Venezia series.

Each knife is crafted in up to 55 manual steps – the result is extraordinary precision and durability that you can feel with every cut.

The hand-forged blade made of high-quality chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel stays sharp and, thanks to its 21 cm length, glides effortlessly through even the finest slices of ham.

The ergonomic handle made of original Venetian briccole wood is truly unique, crafted from oak posts that stood in the Venice lagoon for decades—riddled with the burrows of the shipworm Teredo navalis and marked by the natural patina of salt water—making each knife distinctive.

With its slim, perfectly balanced design, this knife is ideal not only for ham, but also for roasts, meat, vegetables, or fruit.

An all-round solution for anyone who values the highest quality, distinctive appearance, and traditional craftsmanship in kitchen tools.

This ham knife is not just a kitchen utensil, but an exclusive piece of craftsmanship – ideal for gourmets who celebrate enjoyment and seek something special.

Pro tip:

For wafer-thin, even slices, guide the Güde through the ham with long, steady strokes without applying pressure—this allows you to make optimal use of the full length of the blade and achieve a particularly clean cut.

Be sure to clean the knife regularly by hand and lightly oil the unique wooden handle from time to time so that you can enjoy its exclusive appearance and functionality for a long time to come.

A ham knife is an indispensable tool when it comes to cutting ham thinly and precisely. Thanks to its long, narrow, and sharply ground blade, you can glide effortlessly through air-dried, smoked, or cooked ham and serve particularly fine, even slices.

But its uses go far beyond the classic cutting of ham: you can also use the ham knife to portion roasts, beef fillets, and poultry with particular accuracy. The slim, medium-pointed shape is also ideal for carving at the table, cutting salmon, fine raw ham (e.g. Parma ham), and for cutting and portioning large fruits or vegetables such as melon or celery.

Creative use: Use your ham knife to make fine slices of carpaccio, to cleanly cut roulades, or to precisely dice larger pieces of meat. The knife also shows its strengths when it comes to special delicacies such as air-dried wild salami or cutting firm fruit bread and pâtés.

For those who appreciate the highest precision and an appealing presentation, the ham knife is the best choice. It supports you in demanding cutting tasks and helps to celebrate the enjoyment of high-quality ingredients.

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.

Outside Europe

For shipments outside 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 slices ham, roast meat, and more into paper-thin slices—precisely and effortlessly, even through a tough crust.

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Walnut Ham Knife

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

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Pear-shaped ham knife

149,00 
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Flexible blade for paper-thin slices of ham – elegant pear wood handle for precise 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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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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Franz Güde Ham Knife

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

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Damascus Ham Knife

1.533,00 
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Ultra-sharp Damascus blade and 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 smoothly 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 slices ham and salmon into paper-thin, perfect slices.

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