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About the knife series

Güde Damascus knife series combines traditional Solingen blacksmithing with state-of-the-art precision. More than 300 layers of Damascus steel are hand-forged into the finest blades, which are known for their extreme sharpness and durability. The desert ironwood handle ensures an elegant look and ergonomic comfort. Each knife is painstakingly crafted and has its own distinctive structure. For lovers of the finest cutting tools – exclusive, precise, unique.


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Damascus Chef's Knife

1.762,00 
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Extra-thin, 300-layer Damascus blade for precise, detailed work, with a handle made of desert ironwood.

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THE KNIFE. DAMASCUS STEEL SMOKED OAK

2.969,00 
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Wide Damascus steel chef's knife with a smoked oak handle, precision-crafted.

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THE KNIFE. JADE Damascus

4.574,00 
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Precision Damascus steel chef's knife with an ergonomic jade handle for optimal control when preparing herbs, meat, and vegetables.

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Damascus bread knife

6.084,00 
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The Damascus bread knife, with its extra-long blade and sharp serrated edge, cuts through any crust with ease.

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Santoku Damascus

2.329,00 
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Santoku knife with an ultra-thin Damascus blade and a handle made of desert ironwood—super sharp for precise cuts of vegetables, fish, and meat.

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Chai Dao Damask

2.402,00 
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Hand-forged Damascus knife with a desert ironwood handle — precise cutting and long-lasting sharpness.

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Chinaform Damascus Chef's Knife

2.400,00 
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A masterfully forged all-purpose blade made from 300 layers of Damascus steel, with a handle crafted from desert ironwood, for precise, delicate cuts.

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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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Damascus meat fork

1.542,00 
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This Damascus steel meat fork with a desert ironwood handle glides precisely through any roast with its two pointed prongs.

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About Franz Güde

More than a century of Solingen craftsmanship: Güde has been making knives since 1910 that have become true classics. Up to 55 careful steps of handcrafting go into creating blades that combine precision, balance, and elegance. Each knife is unique—made to last for generations. Güde for quality that lasts.

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Discover the Güde paring knife from the exclusive Damascus series – a truly unique piece that masterfully combines traditional blacksmithing with modern precision. The hand-forged Damascus blade consists of over 300 layers of two different types of steel, creating a fascinating pattern and exceptional hardness. In up to 55 manual steps, each knife becomes a unique piece with maximum sharpness and excellent cutting properties. The 10 cm long blade is specially designed for fine cutting, paring and decorating work and glides effortlessly through fruit, vegetables and meat. Exclusive desert ironwood is used for the handle – elegantly grained, extremely hard and naturally elegant. Thanks to its elaborate workmanship, each paring knife is not only an extremely versatile tool, but also a valuable collector's item for discerning connoisseurs. Whether for preparing fine ingredients or as an elegant highlight in your kitchen, this knife represents craftsmanship of the highest standard. Treat yourself to a genuine piece of Solingen's blacksmithing tradition – a coveted statement of exclusivity and precision for true knife lovers.

Pro tip:

The Güde paring knife is ideal for particularly precise and delicate cutting tasks: with its narrow, extremely sharp blade, you can effortlessly and accurately make delicate cuts in garlic, herbs, or fine strips of meat—also ideal for larding and decorative garnishes. Tip: When cutting delicate ingredients, pull the blade through the food in one smooth motion without applying pressure – this will preserve the flavor and structure.

The Güde paring knife is the perfect tool for fine and precise cutting tasks in your kitchen.
With its 10 cm long, extremely sharp Damascus blade, it is ideal for effortlessly cutting fruit and vegetables into thin slices or decorative shapes.
The knife also shows its strengths when trimming and larding meat or poultry – fine incisions for inserting herbs or garlic can be made with particular control and precision.The knife is versatile and perfect,
for example,
for finely chopping aromatic herbs, garlic, and onions,
for portioning fish fillets or removing tendons and fat from meat,
for small decorative tasks for plating or garnishing,
and for precisely cutting fruit for desserts or breakfast.Thanks to its compact shape and exceptional sharpness, the Damascus paring knife will quickly become your favorite tool for creative kitchen ideas – from delicate apple slices to artfully decorated carpaccio.

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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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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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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Alpha Paring Knife

Price range: €73.00 to €75.00
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Compact paring knife, ideal for precise peeling and cutting of fruits, vegetables, and herbs...

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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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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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