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About the knife series

The Alpha series from Güde combines traditional blacksmithing with natural elegance: each knife is forged from high-quality CMV steel in up to 55 manual steps, ice-hardened, and sharpened by hand. The handle scales, made from 100 to 500-year-old olive wood, make each knife unique and impress with their striking grain, exceptional hardness, and weather resistance. The classic forged double bolster and ergonomic handle design with triple riveting ensure perfect balance and fatigue-free working. The series includes various types of knives, from chef's knives and santoku knives to the legendary bread knife with a 32 cm blade and characteristic serrated edge – a timeless design that has characterized Güde the 1930s.


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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 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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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 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

Since 1910, Solingen have been made in Solingen with every detail perfectly crafted—from the selection of the blade steel to the final polish. In Güde forge, steaming hardening baths and precise grinding wheels Güde to Güde a manufacturing process that transforms steel into tools with character.

When the blade glides through vegetables, you can feel the balance between the handle and the cutting edge – a combination of traditional forging techniques and modern requirements for sharpness and durability.

About the History
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The Güde Alpha tomato knife impresses with its special serrated edge, which glides effortlessly through the delicate tomato skin without crushing the flesh – ideal for perfect tomato slices and other fruits with firm skins. The warm olive wood handle fits comfortably in the hand and lends a natural elegance to every cut, while the premium Solingen steel quality guarantees long-lasting sharpness. Handcrafted in up to 55 manual steps, this special knife combines traditional craftsmanship with practical functionality for discerning amateur chefs. With its compact 13 cm blade, it is the perfect companion for precise cuts of tomatoes, citrus fruits, and other delicate foods. Experience the difference of genuine Güde from Solingen —for kitchen work at the highest level.

Pro tip:

Using light pressure, guide the serrated knife through the tomato skin in a gentle sawing motion—this will keep the flesh intact and prevent the juice from running out. For soft tomatoes, hold the knife at a slight angle to avoid denting the fruit.

Das Tomatenmesser Alpha Olive ist Ihr idealer Begleiter, wenn Sie Tomaten, aber auch andere Obst- und Gemüsesorten mit fester Haut und weichem Inneren perfekt verarbeiten möchten. Der Wellenschliff gleitet mühelos durch die glatte Tomatenhaut, ohne das saftige Fruchtfleisch zu zerdrücken – so erhalten Sie saubere, gleichmäßige Scheiben für Caprese, Bruschetta oder mediterrane Salate.
Doch das Messer kann weit mehr: Schneiden Sie damit problemlos Zitrusfrüchte, ohne dass die Klinge abrutscht, oder portionieren Sie weiche Backwaren wie frisches Baguette, Croissants oder Cake Pops mit präzisen Schnitten. Auch für das filigrane Schneiden von Feigen, Pfirsichen oder Kiwis ist das Tomatenmesser bestens geeignet, da der Wellenschliff die empfindliche Struktur schont.
Kreativ wird es beim Anrichten von Platten: Verwenden Sie das Messer zum Garnieren mit hauchdünnen Radieschenscheiben oder zum Zuschneiden von Käserinde bei Weichkäse. Der handschmeichelnde Olivenholzgriff liegt dabei angenehm in der Hand und macht jeden Schnitt zu einem kleinen Genussmoment. Mit diesem Messer bringen Sie mediterrane Leichtigkeit in Ihre Küche und bereiten selbst anspruchsvolle Zutaten im Handumdrehen schonend zu.

Prices

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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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Europe €14 flat rate €100 worth of merchandise

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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 Tomato Knife

80,00 
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Alpha serrated Alpha cuts tomatoes, fruit, and cheese effortlessly and precisely.

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Pear-shaped tomato knife

105,00 
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A serrated edge meets fine pear wood – for precise tomato slices without crushing them.

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Tomato Knife, Oak Handle

105,00 
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Wavy edge created by tomato skins and a hand-forged oak handle with distinctive grain.

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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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Delta Tomato Knife

140,00 
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The serrated edge slices tomatoes paper-thin without crushing them—the flesh remains intact.

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Kappa Tomato Knife

92,00 
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Serrated edge for precise cuts through tomato skins – all-metal construction.

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