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About the knife series

The Güde Alpha series combines traditional blacksmithing with elegant design and was developed in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Harald Rüssel. The blades are forged from chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, ice-hardened, and hand-sharpened, with each knife being crafted by hand in over 40 manual steps. The special feature of the series is the handle scales made from oak wine barrels, which have become exceptionally robust and durable thanks to decades of storage. The handles with their characteristic double bolster and palm rivet made of aluminum and stainless steel rivets ensure perfect balance and fatigue-free working with a hardness of 57-58 HRC.


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Kiritsuke Alpha

Price range: €121.00 to €197.00
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Japanese multipurpose chef's knife with a distinctive K-Tip blade and an oak handle – hand-forged in Solingen.

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Nakiri Alpha

179,00 
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Japanese vegetable knife with a classic rectangular blade and an oak handle—perfect for precise vegetable cuts.

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Fasseiche Chef's Knife

Price range: €164.00 to €214.00
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Oak handle with an authentic feel – an ergonomic all-rounder for slicing and precise cutting.

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THE KNIFE. Oak Handle

395,00 
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An all-metal all-rounder with an elegant oak handle—precise, compact, and perfectly balanced for any hand.

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Bread Knife, Oak Handle

Price range: €164.00 to €299.00
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Wavy edge with a crispy crust, 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 knife with a serrated edge and a handle made of oiled wine barrel oak—precise and elegantly crafted.

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Chai Dao Barrel-Aged

193,00 
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An oak handle meets a solid blade—effortlessly chops through cabbage and pumpkin.

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Chinaform Oak Handle Chef's Knife

214,00 
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Wide Chinese cleaver for effortlessly chopping large quantities of vegetables—featuring a distinctive oak grain pattern.

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Fasseiche Preparation Knife

133,00 
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A sharp blade for razor-thin cuts, and a distinctive oak handle for precise detail work.

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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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Peeling Knife, Oak

94,00 
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Curved 6-cm blade and smoked oak handle – precise peeling with no waste.

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Classic Vegetable Knife, Oak Handle

94,00 
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Hand-forged vegetable knife with an oak handle – for precise cuts, from bell peppers to root vegetables.

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Fasseiche Vegetable Knife

94,00 
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Hand-forged with a handle made from 100-year-old barrel oak—precise cutting control for the finest vegetable preparation.

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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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Boning Knife, Oak Handle

135,00 
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Flexible precision blade with a handle made from 100-year-old barrel oak—glides effortlessly along the bone.

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Filleting Knife, Oak Handle

147,00 
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Flexible precision blade with a grained oak handle – effortlessly fillets between the skin and the meat.

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Fasseiche Ham Knife

149,00 
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Blade for wafer-thin slices, handle made of smoked oak.

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Hacker Fasseiche

214,00 
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Solid blade with a barrel-oak handle – cuts through meat and bone with a powerful strike.

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Fass Oak Steak Knife

101,00 
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A delicate balance meets 100 years of barrel-aged oak—a steak experience with character.

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Porterhouse Steak Knife, Oak Handle

121,00 
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Smooth blade for perfectly sliced steaks, rustic oak handle with distinctive grain.

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Meat Fork, Oak

147,00 
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Two-pronged meat fork with an elegant oak handle—provides a secure grip when carving and adds an elegant touch to the table.

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Fork Oak

101,00 
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Fork with a handle made of genuine oak—infused with the aroma of aged wines.

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Buckelsmesser Oak Barrel

30,00 
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Humpback knife, smooth blade, oak handle

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Fasseiche Cheese Knife

120,00 
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The perforated blade cuts cheese into paper-thin slices without sticking, and the oak handle feels warm in your hand.

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Hard Cheese Knife, Oak Handle

150,00 
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Vollerl hard cheese knife with an oak handle – effortlessly cuts through Parmesan and hard cheeses.

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Shark Fasseiche Herb Knife

192,00 
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Forged Shark rocking blade with an aged oak handle—chop herbs rhythmically like the pros.

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Pocket knife with pitchfork, Fasseiche

156,00 
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Hand-forged pocket knife with an oak handle, blade, and built-in pitchfork—cutting and skewering in one.

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Fasseiche Pocket Knife

143,00 
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Oak-handled pocket knife—folding, with a serrated edge for crusts, always within reach.

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Jagdnicker Barrel Oak

189,00 
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An oak handle and a bulbous blade for precise skinning, gutting, and game processing with a secure grip.

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D’Artagnan Barrel Oak Sharpening Steel

273,00 
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Fluted steel ribs realign even the finest blades—with an elegant oak handle for a secure grip.

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About Franz Güde

Franz Güde has been manufacturing Güde Solingen since 1910. Solingen for over four generations. Each blade is forged, ground, and honed by hand by experienced blacksmiths.

The combination of traditional blacksmithing and modern steel alloys makes Güde tools that last a lifetime. Here, you can still feel that Solingen quality is not just a marketing promise, but a living skill.

A Güde lies perfectly balanced in the hand and becomes sharper with every year – because genuine craftsmanship rewards the loyalty of its owner.

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The Güde Solingen Alpha Solingen E055/26 combines traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art precision and is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to keep their knives sharp for a long time. Hand-forged from high-quality chrome-vanadium steel and finished in over 40 careful steps, this sharpening steel guarantees the highest quality and outstanding durability. The 26 cm long, hard chrome-plated and magnetic rod ensures reliable knife care: with its medium-fine pull, it precisely aligns the cutting edge and maintains the original sharpness of your knives without unnecessary material removal. A special highlight is the handle made of over 100-year-old, robust barrel oak – each piece captivates with its individual grain and makes your sharpening steel truly unique. The balanced ratio between the handle and the rod enables safe, comfortable use and ensures fatigue-free work even with frequent use. Ideal for cooking enthusiasts and professionals: the Güde is perfect for regularly bringing high-quality kitchen knives to the perfect cutting angle and maintaining their cutting performance in the long term.Put your trust in a love of knives and craftsmanship "Made in Solingen – with the Alpha sharpening steel, you are investing in an exclusive kitchen tool that protects your knives, enhances your passion for cooking, and brings a genuine piece of German blacksmithing tradition into your kitchen.

Pro tip:

Draw your knife evenly across the entire sharpening steel at an angle of 15–20 degrees—from the base of the blade to the tip—and rhythmically switch sides for about ten strokes per side. Use the sharpening steel regularly before the knife becomes blunt, as this will simply straighten the fine cutting edge and maintain optimum sharpness without removing unnecessary material.

The Güde Solingen Alpha Solingen E055/26 is the perfect tool for anyone who values knife care and long-lasting cutting performance. Regularly sharpening your high-quality kitchen knives with this sharpening steel will keep them sharp and make cooking in your kitchen a breeze.

With the medium-fine and magnetic rod of the Güde E055/26 Güde , you can reliably realign the blade of your chef's knife. This sharpening steel is particularly suitable for quickly refreshing all-purpose knives, chef's knives, or meat knives – so you can always cut vegetables, meat, or fish with the highest level of precision. Especially after daily use, when the knife starts to lose its edge, a quick pull across the sharpening steel is all it takes to restore your blade to its original sharpness and allow you to enjoy effortless, precise cuts. Using the sharpening steel means you can avoid frequent re-sharpening and substantially extend the life of your knives.

The sharpening steel can also be used creatively to sharpen special knives, such as fine sushi or filleting knives, whose delicate cutting edge is optimally maintained by the precise medium-fine stroke. You can also benefit from a regularly refreshed edge on bread knives or small paring knives, allowing you to effortlessly slice paper-thin tomato slices or cut even fruit cubes, for example.

The stylish handle made from over 100-year-old barrel oak fits comfortably in the hand and ensures safe, balanced handling. This makes even frequent maintenance of your knives a comfortable ritual. Use the sharpening steel regularly to maintain the sharpness and quality of your cutting tools—and keep your kitchen knives in top condition, whether for Sunday family dinners or creative experimentation with new recipes.

With the Güde Alpha Güde , you can turn knife care into a moment of pleasure, effectively protect your valuable blades, and make a lasting investment in the joy of cooking and traditional craftsmanship.

Prices

All prices listed on the product pages include sales tax and other applicable charges.

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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Pear-shaped sharpening steel

145,00 
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Sharpening steel with a warm pear wood handle – precisely sharpens blades, ideal for daily maintenance.

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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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Kappa Sharpening Steel

129,00 
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Solid metal sharpening steel with a substantial weight for effortless, precise sharpening using gravity.

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Oval sharpening steel

73,40 
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Delta Sharpening Steel

164,00 
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A fine knurled grip made of dimensionally stable smoked oak for easy blade maintenance between sharpening sessions.

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D’Artagnan Barrel Oak Sharpening Steel

273,00 
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Fluted steel ribs realign even the finest blades—with an elegant oak handle for a secure grip.

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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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