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About the Knife Series

The Alpha series from Güde by its high-quality materials and traditional manufacturing processes. The handles are made from American walnut wood, which is known for its distinctive grain and hardness. The blades are hand-forged in a lengthy process and made from a single piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum knife steel, which ensures high material strength and sharpness. The knives also feature a palm rivet, which Güde trademark, and offer optimal balance for fatigue-free working.


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Walnut Chef's Knife

Price range: €164.00 to €214.00
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Forged precision with a warm walnut grain—the well-balanced all-rounder for every cut.

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Walnut Bread Knife

Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
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Serrated edge with a crispy crust, walnut handle for a warm grip—perfect slices without losing any crumbs.

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Santoku Kulle Walnut

197,00 
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Japanese santoku knife with a walnut handle and a serrated edge—versatile, precise, and perfectly balanced.

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Chai Dao Walnut

193,00 
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Wide chopping blade with a walnut handle—cuts through everything from cabbage to bones.

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Walnut Prep Knife

133,00 
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A handy all-around knife with a 16 cm blade and a warm walnut handle for precise food prep.

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Walnut Paring Knife

Price range: €97.00 to €100.00
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Compact 8-cm blade for precise peeling and trimming—warm walnut handle for fatigue-free work.

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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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Walnut Vegetable Knife

94,00 
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A sharp blade for delicate cuts, a walnut handle for fatigue-free work.

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Tomato Knife, Walnut

105,00 
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The serrated edge cuts cleanly through tomato skins, and the warm walnut handle ensures precise cuts.

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Flexible Boning Knife, Walnut

135,00 
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The flexible blade follows every contour of the bone—walnut handle for precise control.

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Flexible Filleting Knife, Walnut

147,00 
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The flexible blade follows every ridge, and the walnut handle provides a perfect grip even when wet.

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Meat Fork, Walnut

147,00 
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Two-pronged meat fork with a heat-insulating walnut handle for carving that preserves juices and safe serving.

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Walnut Fork

100,00 
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Two-pronged serving fork with walnut handle—serves roast meat precisely without tearing it apart.

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Cheese Knife, Walnut

120,00 
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A sharp blade for hard Parmesan, with a walnut handle that stays cool while portioning.

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Hard Cheese Knife, Walnut

150,00 
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The sturdy blade cuts through hard Parmesan effortlessly—walnut handle for a secure grip.

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Shark Walnut Herb Knife

192,00 
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The curved Shark blade glides through herbs—with a walnut handle for smooth, efficient chopping.

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Walnut Sharpening Steel

145,00 
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Chrome-plated steel grooves and a warm walnut handle: precisely aligns the cutting edges and is perfectly balanced.

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About Franz Güde

Franz Güde has been manufacturing Güde Solingen since 1910. Solingen – now in its fourth generation. Each blade is forged, ground, and perfected by experienced cutlers.

The combination of traditional blacksmithing and modern knowledge makes Güde tools for life. Made in Solingen means uncompromising quality you can feel.

With a Güde, you bring a piece of German craftsmanship into your kitchen—precise, durable, and made with the soul of a family business.

About the History
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The Güde Walnut Güde from the Alpha series represents the highest level of craftsmanship from Solingen combines traditional handiwork with state-of-the-art precision. With its 21 cm long, hand-forged blade made of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, the knife is ideal for cutting wafer-thin slices, carving and filleting roasts, ham, fish or even fruit and vegetables. Each blade is manufactured in up to 55 careful steps, guaranteeing unparalleled sharpness, durability, and a particularly fine grind. The non-slip walnut handle not only fits comfortably and securely in the hand, but is also extremely comfortable during long periods of use thanks to its optimal balance. The elegant grain of the wood makes each knife unique and underlines the exclusive character of the series. Thanks to its tapered shape, the blade glides excellently through tender meat and ensures perfect, even slices. With this Solingen masterpiece, you are adding a distinctive tool to your kitchen that meets the highest standards and will last for generations. A ham knife from Güde for quality workmanship that you can see and feel with every cut – a strong argument for anyone who refuses to compromise when it comes to cutting.

Pro Tip:

Guide the ham knife through the food in long, even strokes – this allows you to make optimal use of the entire length of the blade and effortlessly achieve wafer-thin, precise slices without fraying. When carving, be careful not to saw the knife, but rather let it glide through the meat or fish with light pressure – the exceptional sharpness of the hand-forged blade does the work by itself.

With the Güde Walnut Güde from the Alpha series, you have a true all-rounder for your kitchen. Thanks to its long, slim, and extremely sharp blade, it glides through ham or roast meat with ease and cuts effortlessly into wafer-thin, even slices—whether raw or cooked. This knife makes the precise carving of festive roasts a real experience and impresses with its perfect cut. The ham knife is also ideal for filleting fish – the fine hollow edge of the blade ensures ideal guidance and minimizes sticking, allowing you to give fish fillets soft, clean edges.

But its range of uses extends far beyond classic meat dishes: the ham knife also demonstrates its precision when cutting vegetables such as pumpkin or eggplant, and allows you to cut large fruits – for example, cleanly portioning a melon or filleting oranges for desserts. With a little creativity, you can use its exceptional sharpness to prepare wafer-thin carpaccio slices not only from meat, but also from zucchini, beetroot, or fennel. The tapered shape of the blade also makes it easy to portion smoked fish, artfully slice cheese wheels, or precisely cut baked goods. Thanks to the beautifully shaped, hand-flattering walnut handle, you can enjoy even longer cutting tasks without fatigue, always with maximum control and the secure feeling of a Solingen masterpiece in your hand.

With a ham knife like this, you are not only relying on traditional craftsmanship, but also bringing the highest functionality and a touch of individuality to your kitchen, which will inspire you both in everyday life and when cooking creatively.

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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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 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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