Alpha sharpening steel

The Alpha knife series from Güde Solingen is created in up to 55 manual steps - an impressive example of true craftsmanship. Each knife is made from a single piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, hand-forged, ice-hardened and precisely sharpened to ensure outstanding cutting performance, while the multi-riveted handle made of high-quality Hostaform® plastic ensures perfect balance, a non-slip grip and exceptional durability - even with the most intensive use.The Alpha appeals to all those who appreciate the highest quality, timeless design and reliable function in the kitchen.The series offers the right knife for every application: from the fine paring knife to the excellent bread knife, which - like all models - has been developed for professional requirements.With a knife from the Alpha, you are opting for sustainable craftsmanship and limitless cooking enjoyment.

Franz Güde GmbH, founded in 1910 by Karl Güde in Solingen, can look back on more than a century of first-class knife tradition. From the very beginning, the knives were manufactured using elaborate manual processes such as forging, sharpening and assembly, which enabled Güde to establish itself as one of the highest quality brands from Solingen . In 1923, Franz Güde took over the manufactory and introduced innovative developments, including the famous "Güde serrated edge" invention, which is still considered the benchmark for bread knives today. Today, the company is run by the fourth generation and combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design and maximum precision. Güde impress with their first-class materials, excellent workmanship and timeless elegance, making them popular with professionals and enthusiasts alike. The Güde brand is not only associated with cutting tools, but also with values such as quality, innovation and sustainable craftsmanship from Solingen.