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About the knife series

The Alpha series from Güde carefully selected handle scales made from wood sourced from wine barrels that are over 100 years old. Their exceptional durability and distinctive grain give each knife a unique look.
The blades are forged from a single piece of stainless chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, ice-hardened, and sharpened by hand in over 40 manual steps, ensuring maximum cutting performance and long-lasting sharpness.
Striking details such as the characteristic three-rivet design with stainless steel rivets and the typical palm rivet underline the traditional Güde.
Typical for this series are the balanced balance provided by the double bolster and the perfect ergonomics for fatigue-free 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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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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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. DAMASCUS STEEL SMOKED OAK

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

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THE KNIFE. SMOKING AREAS

395,00 
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Design icon. Smoked oak. Hand-forged. Precise.

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THE KNIFE. Olive

395,00 
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Olive wood handle and versatile blade - the universal kitchen tool for all occasions.

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THE KNIFE.JADE

1.560,00 
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THE KNIFE. JADE Damascus

4.574,00 
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Precise Damascus steel chef's knife with ergonomic jade handle for optimum control with herbs, meat and vegetables.

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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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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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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 using traditional craftsmanship – now in its fourth generation. Each blade is created in over 40 steps, many of which are still done by hand.

The Solingen-based manufacturer combines proven forging techniques with modern materials: high-quality blade steels, perfect balance, and handles made of fine woods or plastics. Made in Germany means not only origin, but also a commitment to quality.

With a Güde, you bring a piece of Solingen blade culture into your kitchen – a tool that will accompany you for a lifetime.

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THE KNIFE by Güde Solingen an outstanding chef's knife that perfectly combines craftsmanship and innovative ergonomics. The hand-forged, approximately 26 cm long blade made of high-quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel guarantees exceptional sharpness and, thanks to a hardness rating of 57–58 HRc, remains particularly long-lasting, sharp, and resistant. More than 40 manual steps are required to create a knife that meets the highest standards of quality and precision – from the first cut to the final polish.The physically optimized design ensures maximum control and efficient power transfer to the cutting point thanks to the characteristic, compact handle, enabling fatigue-free work even with complex cutting tasks such as portioning meat, vegetables, or fish. The elegant handle made of genuine oak makes each piece an elegant unique item, whose individual wood grain gives it an unmistakable character. With its generous blade length, THE KNIFE is suitable THE KNIFE almost all kitchen tasks – from fine chopping and precise filleting to mincing. The combination of modern design, proven Solingen forging technology, and fine materials makes this knife the first choice for ambitious amateur chefs and professionals who value exclusive style, durability, and uncompromising cutting performance.Choose a genuine Solingen masterpiece that combines function, tradition, and unique design—and take your culinary art to a new level.

Pro Tip:

When cutting, deliberately grip THE KNIFE using an "overhand grip" – with your thumb and index finger directly on the blade – for maximum control and precision when performing demanding cutting tasks. Use the knife's heavy weight and let the blade fall lightly onto the food instead of pressing down: this allows you to work effortlessly and without fatigue, even with large quantities or hard vegetables.

THE KNIFE from Güde Solingen reallySolingen its own when working with large items and demanding preparations. The wide, 26 cm long blade makes this knife the ideal companion when you want to cut up large cabbages, portion pumpkins or slice roast beef into even slices. The striking blade width makes the knife ideal for rocking cuts—perfect for finely chopping fresh herbs, onions, or garlic without the ingredients slipping out from under the blade.

The ergonomic design with a compact handle made of fine oak encourages you to intuitively use the professional overhand technique: your thumb and index finger grip the back of the blade, while your hand transfers the force directly to the cutting point. This position gives you maximum precision when filleting fish or trimming meat. The considerable weight of the knife works for you – the blade glides almost effortlessly through beef, salmon fillets, or firmer vegetables such as celery and beetroot.

THE KNIFE can also be used creatively when preparing Asian-inspired dishes: the wide blade not only allows you to cut vegetable strips for wok dishes with precision, but also serves as a practical transport surface for transferring the cut ingredients directly from the board to the pan. When cutting up whole chickens or portioning lamb racks, you will benefit from the exceptional sharpness and stable blade guidance, which is not even thrown off course by bones and tendons.

For ambitious amateur chefs, this Solingen masterpiece opens up new possibilities for cutting carpaccio-thin slices of meat or precisely dicing root vegetables for stews and braised dishes. The barrel oak handle scales add a special touch to every task – each knife is unique thanks to its individual wood grain and will accompany you for decades to come. Please note that this high-quality kitchen tool should only be cleaned by hand in order to preserve the sharpness of the blade and the beauty of the wooden handle.

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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THE KNIFE. DAMASCUS STEEL SMOKED OAK

2.969,00 
Includes 19% VAT.
Wide Damascus steel chef's knife with smoked oak handle, precision-guided.

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THE KNIFE. SMOKING AREAS

395,00 
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Design icon. Smoked oak. Hand-forged. Precise.

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THE KNIFE. Olive

395,00 
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Olive wood handle and versatile blade - the universal kitchen tool for all occasions.

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THE KNIFE.JADE

1.560,00 
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THE KNIFE. JADE Damascus

4.574,00 
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The knife is made to order.
Precise Damascus steel chef's knife with ergonomic jade handle for optimum control with herbs, meat and vegetables.

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