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About the knife series

Güde Alpha knives Güde finely grained handles made from American walnut wood, which is considered to be particularly hard and elegant.
Each knife is traditionally hand-forged from a single piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, ice-hardened, and sharpened by hand, ensuring high cutting performance and long-lasting sharpness.
Typical features of the series are the triple-riveted handles with sturdy stainless steel rivets and the distinctive central palm rivet made of aluminum.
The combination of fine wood, precise forging technology, and balanced design makes the Alpha series the perfect choice for discerning knife enthusiasts.


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Chef's knife walnut

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

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Walnut Bread Knife

Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
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A serrated edge cuts through the crispy crust, and a walnut handle keeps it warm—perfect slices without losing any crumbs.

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Santoku Kulle walnut

197,00 
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Japanese Santoku with walnut handle and scales - versatile, precise and perfectly balanced.

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Chai Dao walnut

193,00 
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Wide chopping blade with walnut handle - through everything from cabbage to bone.

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Preparation knife walnut

133,00 
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Handy all-rounder with 16 cm blade and warm walnut handle for precise preparation.

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Paring knife walnut

94,00 
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Curved blade for effortless peeling - elegant walnut handle for precise control.

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Vegetable knife walnut

94,00 
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Pointed blade for delicate cuts, walnut handle for fatigue-free work.

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Tomato knife walnut

105,00 
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Serrated edge penetrates tomato skin cleanly, warm walnut handle for precise cuts.

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Boning knife flexible walnut

135,00 
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Flexible blade follows every contour of the bone - walnut handle for precise control.

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Fillet knife flexible walnut

147,00 
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Flexible blade follows every burr, walnut handle provides perfect grip even when wet.

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Ham knife walnut

149,00 
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Flexible blade for wafer-thin cuts, elegant walnut handle for perfect control.

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Meat fork walnut

147,00 
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Two-pronged meat fork with heat-insulating walnut handle for gentle carving and safe serving.

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Walnut fork

100,00 
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Two-pronged serving fork with walnut handle - serves roasts precisely without tearing.

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Cheese knife walnut

120,00 
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Pointed blade for hard Parmesan, walnut handle for warm control when portioning.

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Hard cheese knife walnut

150,00 
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Curved blade cuts through hard Parmesan effortlessly - walnut handle for secure counter pressure.

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Shark walnut herb knife

192,00 
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Curved Shark blade weaves its way through herbs - with walnut handle for smooth, loss-free chopping.

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Sharpening steel walnut

145,00 
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Chrome steel grooves and warm walnut handle: straightens cutting edges precisely, lies perfectly balanced.

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About Franz Güde GmbH

Franz Güde has been manufacturing in Solingen since 1910. Solingen using traditional craftsmanship – now in its fourth generation. Each blade is created in over 40 steps, most of which are done by hand.

What Güde its combination of proven forging techniques with modern processes. Solingen quality steel, precisely ground and balanced, makes every knife a tool for life.

When you hold a Güde in your hand, you can feel the difference – in its balance, sharpness, and durability. Genuine craftsmanship you can rely on.

About the history
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The Güde from the Alpha series combines traditional Solingen blacksmithing with modern design and outstanding functionality. The hand-forged blade made of stainless chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel is manufactured in up to 55 manual steps and impresses with its exceptional sharpness and durability. With its slim, tapered shape and a length of 10 cm or 13 cm, the blade is ideal for peeling, cutting, cleaning, and precise trimming of meat, vegetables, and fruit. The ergonomic handle made of solid walnut wood fits comfortably and securely in the hand, and the elegant grain emphasizes the exclusive character of this knife. Thanks to the perfect balance between blade and handle, the knife allows for precise work even with delicate cutting tasks. Whether for professional or amateur chefs, the Güde makes every kitchen task an experience and brings a touch of luxury to your everyday life. Each knife is unique, combining function and aesthetics at the highest level. Choose genuine Solingen quality – an exclusive masterpiece that will delight generations.

Pro Tip:

Thanks to the slim, tapered blade of the Güde , you can lard meat with precision or cut fruit and vegetables with particular accuracy. Hold the knife at a slight angle when peeling and cleaning, and guide it close to the skin – this allows you to make the most of its outstanding sharpness and work cleanly with minimal waste.

The Güde Walnut Güde is a true all-rounder in any modern or classic kitchen and is ideal for a wide range of delicate cutting tasks. Thanks to its slim, tapered blade and handy length of 10 cm or 13 cm, this knife makes light work of classic tasks such as peeling, cutting, and trimming fruit and vegetables. The knife really comes into its own when larding roasts: you can use it to make small incisions in the meat with precision and fill them with aromatic ingredients or herbs to create special flavors.

The larding knife also offers exciting uses beyond its traditional application: Cut decorative garnishes for buffets and appetizers, portion fresh mushrooms, or peel delicate zest from citrus fruits for cocktails and desserts. The exceptional sharpness and fine tip allow for the finest cuts, such as when filleting small fish, removing seeds or skins, or for artistic carving on fruit and vegetables. The ergonomic walnut handle ensures that the paring knife always sits securely and comfortably in the hand – even during longer precision work.

With this versatile knife, you get a tool that is indispensable for both everyday use and creative cooking ideas, and also adds a touch of luxury and incomparable value to your everyday cooking.

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

Region Shipping costs Free shipping from
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.

Outside Europe

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 barrel oak

Price range: € 94.00 to € 100.00
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Precise paring knife with 100-year-old barrel oak – for the finest peeling 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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