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About the knife series

The Kappa series from Güde made for discerning chefs and connoisseurs: each knife and piece of cutlery is hand-forged from a single piece of stainless chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel and refined in over 30 manual steps.
This solid metal design creates a unique, perfectly balanced shape without transitions or seams – the blade and handle merge seamlessly, ensuring perfect weight distribution, maximum durability, and comfortable handling. The characteristic drop-forging process and the typical Güde give the series its unmistakable, award-winning design and high cutting performance with a hardness of approx. 57–58 HRc.
All items in the Kappa series Kappa stainless, ice-hardened, and even dishwasher-safe —a genuine piece of Solingen knife manufacturing that meets the highest standards.


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Kappa Chef's Knife

Price range: €146.00 to €192.00
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Compact all-metal chef's knife for precise, agile cutting.

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Kappa Bread Knife

138,00 
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The serrated edge cuts through crispy crusts with precision, and the ergonomic handle ensures even slices.

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Kappa Chef's Knife

111,00 
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A hygienic, all-metal all-rounder: perfectly balanced and seamless, from parsley to chicken breast.

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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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Kappa Vegetable Slicer

121,00 
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Serrated back of the blade for decorative wavy patterns – smooth cutting edge for precise cuts through soft foods.

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Kappa Peeling Knife

84,00 
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The sabre blade follows the movement of your hand—for paper-thin slices with no loss of fruit flesh.

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Kappa Vegetable Knife

84,00 
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All-metal construction for precise vegetable prep—compact, easy to grip, and perfectly balanced.

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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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Kappa Boning Knife

108,00 
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The flexible blade navigates precisely around bones—for clean, effortless cuts at the joint.

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Kappa Flexible Filleting Knife

120,00 
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The flexible 16-cm blade follows the bones precisely—for perfect fillets with no waste.

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Kappa Salmon Knife

205,00 
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Extra-long, flexible all-metal blade for paper-thin slices of salmon and smoked fish.

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Kappa Ham Knife

123,00 
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The all-metal blade slices ham and salmon into paper-thin, perfect slices.

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Kappa Steak Knife

85,00 
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Fully forged steel with fine serrations—cuts precisely through meat without tearing the fibers.

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Kappa Meat Fork

120,00 
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Forged prongs hold the roast securely in place—perfectly balanced for precise carving.

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Kappa Table Knife

86,00 
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The micro-serrated blade cuts through steak crusts and baguettes with precision without crushing them.

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Kappa Fork

86,00 
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All-metal fork with Kappa distinctive Kappa—powerful, easy to grip, and with a substantial, forged feel.

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Kappa Table Spoon

86,00 
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All-metal dinner spoon with a deep bowl and perfect balance, ideal for every course.

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Kappa Cheese Knife

108,00 
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The perforated blade prevents cheese from sticking, and the forked tip allows for easy serving—perfect for soft to semi-hard cheeses.

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Kappa Hard Cheese Knife

138,00 
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All-metal construction with a sturdy tip—cuts through even the hardest Parmesan without breaking.

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Kappa Bottle Opener

83,00 
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Forged solid-metal bottle opener with perfect balance and powerful leverage—opens any bottle cap with a satisfying click.

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About Franz Güde

Franz Güde has been manufacturing Güde Solingen since 1910. Solingen has been manufacturing knives by hand – across four generations, adhering to the same high quality standards. Each blade is forged, ground, and refined by experienced master craftsmen.

The combination of traditional blacksmithing and precise German engineering makes Güde reliable tools that meet the highest standards. You can feel the Solingen knife culture in every cut.

When you hold a Güde in your hand, you are not just holding a tool—you are holding a piece of living craftsmanship tradition that has survived for generations.

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The Güde Kappa Güde embodies the art of Solingen's blacksmithing tradition and sets new standards in terms of precision and durability. Hand-forged from a single piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, each sharpening steel is manufactured in up to 55 manual steps, combining masterful craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology. Thanks to its high-quality all-metal design, the round 26 cm long rod is perfectly balanced and comfortable to hold, enabling safe and efficient sharpening of your kitchen knives. The medium-fine finish ensures gentle but extremely effective sharpening, so that your knives remain razor-sharp and ready for use at all times. Whether in private households or professional catering, this sharpening steel allows you to effortlessly hone your knives and maintain their cutting power in the long term. The combination of exclusive materials, perfect balance, and uncompromising manufacturing quality Kappa every Güde Kappa Güde Kappa reliable companion for discerning cooking enthusiasts. If you value precision and fine workmanship, this model is an investment in an incomparable tool that reflects exclusive Güde in every facet.

Pro tip:

For best results, pull your knives loosely and evenly across the Güde KappaGüde at an angle of about 15–20 degrees, about ten times per side; this will keep your blade permanently sharp and ready for use. The sharpening steel is most effective when you sharpen your knives before or after each use, or at least every two to three uses, applying even pressure from the handle to the tip on both sides of the blade.

With the Güde Kappa Güde , you can maintain your knife blades reliably and conveniently at any time.
This high-quality tool is ideal for maintaining the sharpness of your knives in your home or professional kitchen.
The medium-fine finish allows for particularly gentle yet effective re-sharpening – ideal when the blade still appears slightly dull but has lost its basic sharpness.
The Güde Kappa Güde Kappa classic Kappa for quickly restoring cooking, meat, or vegetable knives to their former sharpness after each use.
It effortlessly straightens the fine burr on the cutting edge, ensuring that your knives cut precisely and safely at all times—whether you are delicately cutting meat, dicing vegetables, or slicing herbs.
For creative applications, you can also use the sharpening steel to prepare knives for special tasks: for example, for slicing carpaccio, precisely filleting fresh fish, or elegantly cutting fruit for desserts.
Thanks to its perfect balance and high-quality all-metal design, the sharpening steel fits comfortably and securely in your hand—even longer knife sessions can be completed without fatigue.
With the Güde Kappa Güde , you Kappa in a professional tool that gives every knife the unparalleled Solingen sharpness and durability.
This not only makes cooking efficient, but also a sensual pleasure.

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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Sharpening Steel, Oak

145,00 
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Chrome-vanadium steel ensures precise blade alignment—with a non-slip beechwood handle.

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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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