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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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Walnut Chef's Knife

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

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Walnut Bread Knife

Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
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Serrated edge for a crispy crust, walnut handle for a warm grip—perfect slices without losing any crumbs.

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Santoku Kulle Walnut

197,00 
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Japanese Santoku knife with a walnut handle and a serrated edge—versatile, precise, and perfectly balanced.

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Chai Dao Walnut

193,00 
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Wide chopping blade with walnut handle – cuts through everything from cabbage to bones.

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Walnut Paring Knife

133,00 
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A handy all-purpose knife with a 16-cm blade and a warm walnut handle for precise food prep.

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Walnut Peeling Knife

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

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Walnut Vegetable Knife

94,00 
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A sharp blade for precise cuts, a walnut handle for fatigue-free work.

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Tomato Knife Walnut

105,00 
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The serrated edge cuts cleanly through tomato skins, and the warm walnut handle ensures precise cuts.

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Flexible boning knife, walnut

135,00 
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The flexible blade follows every contour of the bone – walnut handle for precise control.

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Flexible Filleting Knife, Walnut

147,00 
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The flexible blade follows every bone, and the walnut handle provides a perfect grip even when wet.

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Walnut Ham Knife

149,00 
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Flexible blade for razor-thin slices, elegant walnut handle for perfect control.

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Meat Fork, Walnut

147,00 
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Two-pronged meat fork with a heat-insulating walnut handle for carving that preserves juices and safe serving.

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Walnut Fork

100,00 
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Two-pronged serving fork with walnut handle – serves roast meat precisely without tearing it apart.

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Cheese Knife (Walnut)

120,00 
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A sharp blade for hard Parmesan, with a walnut handle that stays cool while slicing.

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Hard Cheese Knife, Walnut

150,00 
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The sturdy blade cuts through hard Parmesan with ease – walnut handle for a secure grip.

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Shark Walnut Herb Knife

192,00 
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The curved Shark blade glides through herbs—with a walnut handle for smooth, waste-free chopping.

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Walnut Sharpening Steel

145,00 
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Chrome-plated grooves and a warm walnut handle: precisely aligns the cutting edges and is perfectly balanced.

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About Franz Güde

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

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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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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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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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