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About the knife series

The Alpha knife series Alpha Güde Solingen manufactured in up to 55 manual steps – an impressive example of traditional craftsmanship. Made from a single piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, each knife is hand-forged, ice-hardened, and carefully sharpened to ensure first-class cutting performance.The handle is made of high-quality Hostaform® plastic and is riveted several times, ensuring a balanced grip, non-slip hold, and exceptional durability even with intensive use.The Alpha is designed for those who appreciate the highest quality, timeless design, and reliable performance in the kitchen. There is an ideal model for every challenge: from the precise paring knife to the award-winning bread knife, which—like the entire series—was designed for professional demands. A knife from the Alpha is an investment in sustainable craftsmanship and unparalleled cooking pleasure.


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Kiritsuke Alpha

Price range: €93.00 to €154.00
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Japanese multi-purpose chef's knife with a distinctive K-Tip blade and POM handle – hand-forged in Solingen.

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Nakiri Alpha

137,00 
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Japanese vegetable knife with a classic rectangular blade and a POM handle—perfect for precise vegetable cuts.

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Alpha Chef's Knife

Price range: €120.00 to €168.00
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A versatile, hand-forged chef's knife for precise cutting of meat, fish, and vegetables.

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Alpha Bread Knife

Price range: €124.00 to €281.00
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Classic bread knife with a pointed serrated edge – effortlessly cuts through hard crusts and soft crumb.

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Santoku Smooth / Kulle Alpha

Price range: €126.00 to €154.00
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Hand-forged Santoku knife with a serrated edge – ideal for precise cutting of meat, fish, and vegetables.

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Chai Dao Alpha

150,00 
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Chef's knife with a wide, sharp blade—ideal for precise cutting and chopping.

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Chinaform Alpha Chef's Knife

165,00 
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An extremely sharp, hand-forged chef's knife for precise cutting of vegetables, meat, and more.

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Alpha Prep Knife

97,00 
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Our chef's knife with a hand-forged, extremely sharp blade—perfect for precisely cutting meat, vegetables, and fish...

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Alpha Decorative Cutter

94,00 
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Serrated blade for decorative vegetable and fruit slices, hand-forged, extremely sharp.

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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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Alpha Classic Vegetable Knife

73,00 
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Hand-forged, stainless steel vegetable knife with a pointed blade—perfect for peeling, trimming, and garnishing fruits and vegetables.

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Alpha Vegetable Knife

73,00 
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Hand-forged vegetable knife with a 9 cm blade – ideal for finely chopping and peeling vegetables and fruit.

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Alpha Tomato Knife

80,00 
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Alpha serrated Alpha cuts tomatoes, fruit, and cheese effortlessly and precisely.

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Alpha Boning Knife

Price range: €90.00 to €100.00
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Narrow, flexible blade for precise skinning and deboning of meat and poultry ...

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Alpha Filleting Knife

106,00 
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Flexible filleting knife with a narrow blade—perfect for precisely filleting fish and meat.

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Alpha Salmon Knife

Price range: €160.00 to €165.00
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Extra-narrow, long blade for slicing salmon and ham paper-thin – hand-forged, dishwasher-safe, and ideal for professionals and ambitious home cooks...

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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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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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Hacker Alpha

165,00 
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Sturdy cleaver with a ice-hardened blade – ideal for cutting through meat and bones.

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Alpha Steak Knife

77,00 
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Precision-forged and hand-sharpened: The Güde Alpha glides effortlessly through meat dishes and turns every barbecue evening into a delight...

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Alpha Porterhouse Steak Knife

93,00 
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Hand-forged steak knife with a finely serrated, ice-hardened blade for effortlessly carving meat and roasts—durable, dishwasher-safe, and perfect for enjoying a stylish steak dinner.

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Alpha Meat Fork

Price range: €97.00 to €105.00
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Hand-forged, stainless steel meat fork with a sturdy handle—perfect for carving, turning, and safely removing roasts or steaks.

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Alpha Table Knife

78,00 
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Forged table knife with a rounded blade, ideal for bread, rolls, and spreads.

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Alpha Fork

76,00 
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An elegant, sturdy fork made of stainless steel with an easy-to-clean handle—perfect for everyday use.

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Alpha Table Spoon

76,00 
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Hand-forged table spoon made of durable chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, dishwasher-safe and elegant for any table ...

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Alpha Cheese Knife

88,00 
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Hand-forged cheese knife with a perforated blade – cut with ease and serve in style...

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Alpha Hard Cheese Knife

113,00 
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Powerfully forged, hand-sharpened—for effortless, precise cutting of hard cheese.

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Shark Alpha Herb Knife

148,00 
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The hand-forged “Shark” Alpha herb knife, Alpha its curved blade, effortlessly chops and cuts herbs, vegetables, and seeds—ideal for delicate kitchen tasks.

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Alpha Sharpening Steel

107,00 
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A sturdy, medium-grit sharpening steel for knives that stay sharp—ideal for regular maintenance of high-quality kitchen knives from the Alpha...

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Oval sharpening steel

73,40 
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About Franz Güde

Franz Güde , founded in 1910 by Karl Güde Solingen, Germany, stands for over 100 years of tradition in first-class knife manufacturing. From the very beginning, the knives were forged, sharpened, and assembled through careful manual processes, Solingen Güde one of the highest-quality brands from Solingen . In 1923, Franz Güde took over Güde company and introduced innovative new features, including the well-known invention ofGüde "Güde ,Güde which is still considered the benchmark for bread knives today.Today, the company is run by the fourth generation and combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design and the highest precision.Güde impress with their first-class materials, excellent workmanship, and timeless elegance, and are highly regarded by professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. The Güde brand Güde not only Güde cutting tools, but also with genuine values such as quality, innovation, and sustainable craftsmanship from Solingen.

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The Güde Alpha impresses discerning buyers with its exceptional quality and traditional craftsmanship. Its hand-forged blade made of stainless chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel is ice-hardened and hand-sharpened for excellent cutting performance and lasting sharpness. Thanks to its optimal blade geometry, the knife is perfect for precisely cleaning, peeling, and cutting vegetables, fruit, and herbs—both for ambitious amateur chefs and catering professionals. The finely polished black handle made of high-quality Hostaform is robust, easy to care for, and offers a secure grip for every application thanks to its ergonomic shape. Stainless steel rivets ensure additional durability and underline the elegant design of Alpha. Every Güde Alpha is manufactured under strict quality guidelines and meets the highest standards of reliability and functionality. Choose a knife that will impress you with its performance and aesthetics – and make every cut a pleasure.

Pro tip:

With this knife's fine, hand-forged blade, you can make ultra-precise cuts even with delicate ingredients such as herbs, garlic, or small tomatoes—perfect control thanks to its narrow and sharp shape! Take full advantage of its potential, especially for delicate larding, peeling, and garnishing: its balanced design simplifies quick cutting techniques and increases safety and efficiency with every movement. Bring professional quality to your plate with ease!

With the Güde Alpha , you can make precise cuts with ease—whether you're conjuring up delicate vegetable cubes for ratatouille, chopping aromatic garlic cloves, or elegantly peeling fresh strawberries. This model really comes into its own when preparing small pieces of meat, with its balanced blade ensuring controlled and safe cutting.

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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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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Balkhauser Kotten Paring Knife

96,00 
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A paring knife with a handle made from 200-year-old waterwheel oak from the historic knife-grinding workshop.

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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, designed for precise spiral cuts on citrus fruits and tender vegetables.

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Fasseiche paring knife

Price range: €94.00 to €100.00
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Precision paring knife made from 100-year-old oak—for the finest peeling work.

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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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Delta Paring Knife

Price range: €114.00 to €124.00
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Slim blade for precise cuts, smoked oak handle for a secure grip.

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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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Karl Güde Paring Knife

Price range: €73.00 to €103.00
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Compact precision in the palm of your hand—perfect for garlic, shallots, and precise work without a cutting board.

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Franz Güde Paring Knife

72,00 
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Versatile paring knife with a plum wood handle—perfect for vegetables, herbs, and more.

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Damascus paring knife

934,00 
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The Damascus paring knife with a desert ironwood handle cuts with precision and exceptional sharpness, effortlessly handling even the toughest roasts.

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Mikarta paring knife

96,00 
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Hand-forged paring knife with a non-slip Mikarta – for precise, detailed cuts even with wet hands.

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Kappa paring knife

Price range: €85.00 to €86.00
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A narrow, pointed blade for precise removal of tendons and pressure marks.

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