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About the knife series

Together with Andreas Caminada , Güde Caminada developed Güde series of knives that stand for pure quality and passion. Each knife is Solingen in Solingen in up to 55 steps—forged, sharpened, and refined by hand. The result is exclusive cutting tools that impress not only with their feel and appearance, but also with their precise functionality in everyday use.


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Caminada Bread Knife

Price range: €214.00 to €360.00
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Bread knife with a fine serrated edge – cuts cleanly through bread, roasts, and more…

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Santoku Caminada

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

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Caminada Steak Knife with Caminada Blade

Price range: €144.00 to €687.00
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Glides effortlessly through juicy steaks thanks to its ultra-sharp, smooth blade—no tearing, no loss of juices...

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Caminada Steak Knife

Price range: €144.00 to €687.00
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With its fine serration, the Caminada effortlessly cuts through even the crispiest steak crusts while being gentle on tender meat—perfect for enjoying every bite.

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About Franz Güde

When Franz Güde Solingen his knife factory in Solingen Güde , he laid the foundation for a tradition that remains alive today. Four generations later, Güde continues to produce Güde that are handmade and meet the highest standards of quality and design. The brand combines historical blacksmithing with modern precision, embodying a piece of Solingen's history—authentic, durable, and distinctive.

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The Güde CaminadaGüde combines traditional Solingen craftsmanship with modern design and maximum precision. The hand-forged blade made of ice-hardened, stainless chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel is carefully sharpened by hand and ensures long-lasting, uncompromising sharpness – perfect for ultra-sharp, wafer-thin slices of ham, roast meat, or salmon. Manufactured in up to 55 manual steps, each knife represents the highest quality and maximum precision. The ergonomic handle made of fine Graubünden walnut wood not only offers a special feel and secure control, but also gives the knife a distinctive look and exclusivity. Developed in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Andreas Caminada, every detail reflects professional standards – and makes this quality accessible to ambitious amateur chefs. The knife fits comfortably in the hand and ensures fatigue-free working even during longer cutting tasks. With its clean lines and unique combination of materials, the ham knife is not only a functional tool, but also a real highlight in any kitchen.Treat yourself to culinary perfection – for cutting pleasure at the highest level.

Pro tip:

For wafer-thin, even slices, guide the Caminada ham knife through meat or fish Caminada long, flowing movements without applying pressure—this preserves the meat juices and gives you professional cutting results. Briefly moistened under hot water, less food sticks to the ultra-sharp blade, allowing you to work even more precisely.

The Caminada ham knife is ideal for cutting wafer-thin, even slices of ham, roast meat, and salmon. The long, narrow, and extremely sharp blade allows you to glide cleanly through large pieces of meat with just a few strokes, preserving the structure of the meat and preventing any juices from escaping. This gives you perfect slices—without any squashing or tearing, such as when carving roast beef, Parma ham, or smoked salmon.The knife is also ideal for portioning poultry, cutting large vegetables (such as eggplant or zucchini), and making fine slices of carpaccio. It can also be used creatively for delicate cake slices, terrines, or wafer-thin pieces of cheese.Thanks to its special balance and precision, it sits comfortably in the hand even during long cutting tasks – perfect for buffets, celebrations, or preparing upscale dinners. With the Caminada ham knife, you can achieve professional cutting results for any occasion – from festive Sunday roasts to creative finger food.

Prices

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Fast delivery

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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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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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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 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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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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