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About the knife series

The Güde Alpha series features handcrafted knives with handles made from over 100-year-old oak wood, which originally came from wine barrels and is therefore particularly robust and uniquely grained.
Each blade is forged from a single piece of stainless chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, ice-hardened, sharpened by hand, and finished in over 40 manual steps.
Characteristic features of the series include the typical palm rivet in the center of the handle, the three-rivet design, and the classic double bolster for perfect balance and excellent handling.
The successful combination of traditional blacksmithing and exclusive barrel wood makes these knives a special kitchen tool, not only for wine lovers.


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Nakiri Alpha

179,00 
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Japanese vegetable knife with classic rectangular blade and oak handle – perfect for precise vegetable cutting.

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Kiritsuke Alpha Oak

Price range: $121.00 to $197.00
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Japanese multi-purpose chef's knife with characteristic K-tip blade and oak handle – hand-forged in Solingen.

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Chef's knife barrel oak

Price range: € 164.00 to € 214.00
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Barrel oak handle with authentic feel - ergonomic all-rounder for cradle cutting and precise slicing.

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THE KNIFE. Barrel oak

395,00 
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All-metal all-rounder with elegant barrel oak handle - precise, compact and perfectly balanced for every hand.

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Bread Knife, Oak Handle

Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
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A wavy edge with a crispy crust, and a barrel-oak handle that feels naturally warm in the hand.

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Santoku Kulle barrel oak

197,00 
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Japanese Santoku with scalloped edge and handle made from oiled wine barrel oak - precise and elegant to the touch.

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Chai Dao barrel oak

193,00 
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Barrel oak handle meets solid blade - chops effortlessly through cabbage and pumpkin.

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Chef's knife China shape barrel oak

214,00 
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Wide Chinese blade for effortless chopping of large quantities of vegetables - with distinctive barrel oak grain.

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Preparation knife barrel oak

133,00 
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Pointed blade for wafer-thin cuts, characterful barrel oak handle for precise detail work.

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Paring knife barrel oak

94,00 
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Curved 6 cm blade and smoked barrel oak - precise peeling without loss of material.

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Vegetable knife classic barrel oak

94,00 
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Hand-forged paring knife with barrel oak handle - precise cuts from peppers to root vegetables.

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Paring knife barrel oak

94,00 
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Hand-forged with a 100-year-old barrel oak handle – precise cutting control for the finest vegetable work.

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Tomato knife barrel oak

105,00 
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Scalloped edge with tomato skin and hand-forged barrel oak handle scales with striking grain.

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Boning knife barrel oak

135,00 
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Flexible precision blade with handle made from 100-year-old barrel oak – glides effortlessly along the bone.

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Fillet knife barrel oak

147,00 
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Flexible precision blade with grained barrel oak handle - fillets effortlessly between skin and meat.

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Ham knife barrel oak

149,00 
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Blade for wafer-thin slices, handle made of smoked barrel oak.

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Hacker barrel oak

214,00 
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Solid blade with barrel oak handle - cuts meat and bones with a powerful blow.

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Steak knife barrel oak

101,00 
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Fine texture meets 100 years of matured barrel oak – steak enjoyment with character.

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Porterhouse steak knife barrel oak

121,00 
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Smooth blade for perfect steak cuts, rustic barrel oak handle with striking grain.

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Meat fork barrel oak

147,00 
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Two-pronged meat fork with elegant barrel oak handle - secure grip when carving, elegant appearance at the table.

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Fork Barrel oak

101,00 
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Fork with handle made of genuine barrel oak wood - soaked in the aroma of mature wines.

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Humpback knife barrel oak

30,00 
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Hump knife, smooth cutting edge, oak wood handle

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Cheese knife barrel oak

120,00 
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Perforated blade cuts cheese wafer-thin without sticking, barrel oak handle feels warm in the hand.

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Hard cheese knife barrel oak

150,00 
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Vollerl hard cheese knife with barrel oak handle - effortlessly cuts through parmesan and hard cheeses.

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Herb knife Shark barrel oak

192,00 
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Forged Shark cradle blade with mature barrel oak handle - rhythmically chop herbs like the pros.

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Pocket knife with pitchfork barrel oak

156,00 
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Hand-forged pocket knife with barrel oak handle, blade and integrated pitch fork - cutting and skewering in one.

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Pocket knife barrel oak

143,00 
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Pocket knife made of barrel oak - foldable, with serrated edge for crusts, always ready to hand.

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Jagdnicker barrel oak

189,00 
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Barrel oak handle and bulbous blade for precise prying, skinning and game work with a secure feel.

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Sharpening steel barrel oak

145,00 
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Chrome vanadium steel straightens blades precisely - with easy-grip barrel oak handle.

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Sharpening steel D'Artagnan barrel oak

273,00 
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Fluted steel ribs realign the finest blades - with a fine barrel oak handle for a secure grip.

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About Franz Güde GmbH

Franz Güde has been manufacturing Güde Solingen since 1910. Solingen knives by hand – now in its fourth generation. Each blade is forged, ground, and finished with precision craftsmanship by experienced master blacksmiths.

What Güde is its combination of traditional blacksmithing and uncompromising material quality. Each knife undergoes over 40 steps before it leaves the workshop.

You can feel the result with every cut – a tool that will last a lifetime and become even more valuable over the years.

About the history
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The Güde Alpha Güde is a masterpiece of Solingen blacksmithing, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern precision. The blade, made of high-quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, is hand-forged in up to 40 manual steps, ice-hardened, and sharpened to the highest degree of sharpness—for first-class cutting results that will delight you for a long time to come. With its medium-pointed, 10 cm long blade, this knife is perfect for cleaning, peeling, and precisely cutting vegetables, fruit, herbs, and small pieces of meat. The handle, made from over 100-year-old barrel oak, comes from old wine barrels and not only ensures unparalleled robustness, but also makes each knife unique with its individual grain. The Alpha Paring Knife impresses with its balance, exclusive choice of materials, and excellent handling – created in collaboration with renowned Michelin-starred chefs and people who value enjoyment and quality. Thanks to its stainless steel construction and fine hand grinding, the blade remains permanently sharp and ready for everyday use in the kitchen. Experience the exclusive combination of craftsmanship, tradition, and timeless design with this paring knife—a real collector's item and a strong argument for sophisticated cooking.

Pro Tip:

Use the Güde Alpha Güde for precise everyday kitchen tasks. It is perfect for **cleaning, peeling, and cutting** vegetables, fruit, herbs, and small pieces of meat. Keep the blade sharp by regularly sharpening it with a high-quality sharpening steel at an angle of 15-20 degrees. This will keep the blade permanently sharp and ready for use in your kitchen.

The Güde Alpha Güde is your versatile partner for demanding culinary tasks and impresses with its exclusive craftsmanship and timeless quality.
Thanks to its medium-pointed blade, which is approximately 10 cm long, classic tasks such as precisely cleaning, peeling, and cutting vegetables, fruit, and fresh herbs are particularly easy. With the hand-forged blade, you can cut even small pieces of meat or poultry cleanly and effortlessly—ideal for deboning, portioning, or quickly preparing ingredients for fine dishes.
The paring knife is traditionally used for larding, for example, to enhance lean roasts with strips of bacon and give them additional flavor and juiciness. The stable, medium-pointed shape also allows you to insert spices or garlic into meat with precision.
But the larding knife offers you much more: the short blade is ideal for creatively carving delicate fruit and vegetable decorations for buffets or desserts, finely slicing mushrooms immediately after harvesting, peeling tomatoes, or preparing extravagant garnishes from lemon zest and ginger.
The handle, made from over 100-year-old barrel oak, ensures perfect control and a distinctive feel in the hand—each knife is truly unique with its own individual grain. Whether as a stylish table tool, for fine cuisine, or for creative moments of enjoyment: with the Alpha Paring Knife, you will experience the most beautiful combination of function and design and enhance your culinary skills in every way.

Prices

All prices stated on the product pages include VAT and other price components.

Fast delivery

Order by 2 p.m. → same-day shipping!
Within Germany usually the next working day. Orders from abroad are also processed immediately and dispatched 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 € value of goods
Europe 14 € flat rate 100 € value of goods

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Value added tax on shipping costs

The flat-rate shipping fee includes statutory VAT. The specific tax rate depends on the goods ordered and may be reduced if products with a reduced tax rate are included (e.g. books). The final calculation is made during the ordering process and can only be lower in your favor, not higher.

Delivery times & shipping service providers

  • For direct payment (PayPal, instant bank transfer, credit card), orders placed before 2 p.m. will be dispatched on the same day.
  • Germany: Delivery usually on the next working day.
  • Europe: Delivery within 2-5 working days depending on the country.
  • In rare cases, delays may occur, e.g. if an item is unexpectedly out of stock.
  • Shipping is carried out by UPS.

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For deliveries outside Europe, please contact us using the contact form.

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Larding knife olive

Price range: € 90.00 to € 95.00
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Precise detail work with a handy larding knife in a Mediterranean olive wood design.

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Larding knife Alpha

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

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Larding knife Balkhauser Kotten

96,00 
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Larding knife with handle made from 200-year-old waterwheel oak from the historic grinding shop.

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Pear larding knife

Price range: € 97.00 to € 100.00
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Feather-light larding knife with a warm shimmering pear wood handle for precise turning cuts on citrus fruits and delicate vegetables.

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Larding knife walnut

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

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Larding knife Delta

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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Larding knife Briccole

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

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Larding knife Karl Güde

Price range: € 73.00 to € 103.00
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Compact precision in the hand - ideal for garlic, shallots and fine work without a board.

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Larding knife Franz Güde

72,00 
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Versatile paring knife with plum wood handle - precise for vegetables, herbs and more.

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Larding knife Damascus

934,00 
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The Damascus larding knife with desert ironwood handle cuts precisely and exceptionally sharp and masters even firm roasts effortlessly.

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Larding knife Mikarta

96,00 
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Hand-forged larding knife with non-slip Mikarta- precise detailed cuts even with wet hands.

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Larding knife Kappa

Price range: € 85.00 to € 86.00
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Narrow, pointed blade for precise removal of tendons and pressure points.

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