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About the knife series

The Alpha series from Güde combines traditional blacksmithing with the natural elegance of centuries-old olive wood. Each knife is crafted from high-quality CMV steel in up to 55 manual steps, ice-hardened, and sharpened by hand—resulting in a hardness of 57–58 HRC and exceptional edge retention. The handle scales, made from 100- to 500-year-old olive wood, make each knife unique, while the classic forged double bolster ensures optimal balance and safe handling. The collection includes all essential kitchen tools, from the chef’s knife to the legendary bread knife with its traditional serrated edge, and the Santoku. Note: These high-quality knives should be washed by hand only to protect the fine olive wood.


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Kiritsuke Alpha

Price range: €111.00 to €185.00
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Japanese multi-purpose chef's knife with a distinctive K-Tip blade and an olive wood handle – hand-forged in Solingen.

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Nakiri Alpha

169,00 
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Japanese vegetable knife with a classic rectangular blade and an olive wood handle—perfect for precise vegetable cuts.

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Olive Chef's Knife

Price range: €150.00 to €194.00
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A precise all-rounder with a warm olive wood handle for effortless everyday cutting.

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THE KNIFE. Olive

395,00 
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An olive wood handle and a versatile blade—the all-purpose kitchen tool for every occasion.

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Olive Bread Knife

Price range: €151.00 to €282.00
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Serrated edge and olive wood – perfect for crispy crusts and soft bread.

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Santoku Smooth / Kulle Olive

Price range: €162.00 to €185.00
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Japanese-style kitchen knife with a warm olive wood handle, perfect for a variety of kitchen tasks.

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Chai Dao Olive

186,00 
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Traditional cleaver with an olive wood handle for powerful cutting and chopping.

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Chinaform Olive Chef's Knife

199,00 
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Asian-style cutting technique with an authentic olive wood handle for versatile kitchen use.

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Olive Paring Knife

124,00 
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Versatile chef's knife with a Mediterranean olive wood handle for precise cutting.

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Olive Peeler

90,00 
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Precise cutting with a handy paring knife featuring a Mediterranean olive wood design.

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Classic Olive Vegetable Knife

90,00 
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Precise peeling and cutting of small vegetables with a warm olive wood handle.

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Olive Vegetable Knife

90,00 
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Precise peeling and cutting of vegetables with a comfortable olive wood handle.

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Olive Tomato Knife

99,00 
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The serrated edge cuts cleanly through tomato skins—with a warm olive wood handle.

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Olive Boning Knife

Price range: €117.00 to €126.00
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Precise trimming of meat thanks to the flexible blade and non-slip olive wood handle.

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Olive Filleting Knife

134,00 
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Precise cuts through fish and meat with a flexible blade and an olive wood handle.

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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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Hacker Olive

199,00 
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A cleaver with a touch of southern charm: the olive wood handle combines power and precision when chopping.

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Olive Steak Knife

95,00 
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Cuts steaks with precision – the olive wood handle feels warm and balanced in the hand.

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Porterhouse Steak Knife, Olive

111,00 
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The perfect steak knife for juicy cuts—featuring a Mediterranean olive wood handle and a premium blade.

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Olive Meat Fork

136,00 
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Safe for turning and serving, with a Mediterranean olive wood handle—sturdy and well-balanced.

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Olive Table Knife

96,00 
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Classic table knife with a warm olive wood handle for stylish table settings.

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Olive Fork

94,00 
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Elegant serving utensils with olive wood handles for stylish serving and presentation.

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Olive Table Spoon

94,00 
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Olive wood handle for stylish serving and a comfortable feel while eating.

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Olive Cheese Knife

108,00 
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The perforated blade glides effortlessly through soft and hard cheeses without sticking.

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Olive Hard Cheese Knife

143,00 
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Precise portioning of hard cheese – Alpha with a sturdy blade and a non-slip olive wood handle.

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Shark Olive Herb Knife

183,00 
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The serrated edge gently cuts herbs – the non-slip olive wood handle ensures precise cutting.

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Pocket knife with pitchfork, olive

152,00 
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A practical pocket knife with a pitchfork and a Mediterranean olive wood handle, perfect for on the go.

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Olive Pocket Knife

138,00 
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A compact companion with a Mediterranean olive wood handle, perfect for on the go.

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Olive Hunting Dog

174,00 
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Compact hunting knife with an olive wood handle for precise work on the go.

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Olive Utility Knife

28,60 
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Master everyday tasks with precision, thanks to the comfortable olive wood handle and versatile blade.

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Utility knife

32,10 
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Olive Sharpening Steel

136,00 
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Olive wood handle for a secure grip when removing and sharpening the blade.

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D’Artagnan Olive Sharpening Steel

256,00 
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Professional sharpening for long-lasting sharpness—with a Mediterranean olive wood handle.

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About Franz Güde

Güde a family-owned company based in Solingen a rich tradition dating back to 1910; the knives are crafted using local Solingen blacksmithing techniques and undergo up to 55 manual steps, from hardening and fine grinding to final balancing.

Carefully selected steels, hardwoods, and modern composites are hardened, tempered, ground, and assembled so that when cutting, you can feel the delicate balance, the cool touch, and the precise cutting action—a tool in which old techniques and modern demands work hand in hand.

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The Olive paring knife fromSolingen Alpha seriesSolingen your perfect companion for precise, detailed work in the kitchen—from delicate garnishing to the clean removal of pits and strings. Crafted in up to 55 manual steps, this handy precision tool combines the centuries-old art of Solingen blacksmithing with the warm, Mediterranean character of the olive wood handle. The compact blade length and excellent balance allow for effortless control during delicate cutting tasks, while the elegant olive wood not only looks stunning but also ensures a secure, ergonomic grip. With its robust construction and the characteristic sharpness of a genuine Güde, the Olive paring knife becomes an indispensable companion for anyone who values precision and quality. Experience the difference of genuine Solingen craftsmanship and add a special touch to your kitchen with this exclusive knife.

Pro tip:

Always guide the paring knife away from your body and use the thumb of your free hand to guide it along the food for maximum control. For delicate tasks, such as removing potato eyes or peeling fruit, use short, controlled movements —this will ensure clean results without wasting any food.

The Olive paring knife from the Alpha series is your ideal companion for all delicate cutting tasks in the kitchen where precision and control are essential. With its compact blade length, it fits perfectly in your hand and allows you to work with millimeter precision, whether directly over the cutting board or while holding it in your hand.

Used in the traditional way, this knife is excellent for peeling fruits and vegetables, removing stems from tomatoes and bell peppers, and cleaning mushrooms and other fungi. You can use it to effortlessly peel potatoes, finely dice onions, or precisely slice garlic cloves. The paring knife also excels at coring apples, removing citrus segments, and trimming unwanted skin from fish and meat.

It gets creative when carving decorative vegetable shapes for plate garnishes, making lemon zest, or artfully scoring mushroom caps. This knife is also ideal for precisely cutting small fruits like strawberries, pitting cherries with the tip of the blade, or delicately slicing ginger and chili peppers. With its Mediterranean olive wood design, detailed work in your kitchen is not only functional but also a visual delight.

Prices

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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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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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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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