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About the knife series

The knives in the Güde Alpha series feature ergonomically shaped handles made from finely grained American walnut wood, which are secured with three stainless steel rivets and the characteristic aluminum palm rivet.
To ensure the highest quality, the blades are traditionally hand-forged from a single piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, ice-hardened, and sharpened by hand.
Typical features include perfect balance thanks to the full tang and double bolster, as well as a durable hardness of approx. 57–58 HRc.
Each knife is manufactured with great care in up to 55 manual steps and combines fine materials with traditional Solingen craftsmanship.


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Chef's knife walnut

Price range: € 164.00 to € 214.00
Contains 19% VAT.
Forged precision with a warm walnut grain - the balanced all-rounder for every cut.

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Bread knife walnut

Price range: € 164.00 to € 299.00
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Scalloped edge for a crispy crust, walnut handle for a warm grip - perfect slices without losing crumbs.

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Santoku Kulle walnut

197,00 
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Japanese Santoku with walnut handle and scales - versatile, precise and perfectly balanced.

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Chai Dao walnut

193,00 
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Wide chopping blade with walnut handle - through everything from cabbage to bone.

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Preparation knife walnut

133,00 
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Handy all-rounder with 16 cm blade and warm walnut handle for precise preparation.

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Larding knife walnut

Price range: € 97.00 to € 100.00
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Compact 8 cm blade for precise peeling and cleaning - warm walnut handle for fatigue-free work.

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Paring knife walnut

94,00 
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Curved blade for effortless peeling - elegant walnut handle for precise control.

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Vegetable knife walnut

94,00 
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Pointed blade for delicate cuts, walnut handle for fatigue-free work.

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Tomato knife walnut

105,00 
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Serrated edge penetrates tomato skin cleanly, warm walnut handle for precise cuts.

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Boning knife flexible walnut

135,00 
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Flexible blade follows every contour of the bone - walnut handle for precise control.

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Fillet knife flexible walnut

147,00 
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Flexible blade follows every burr, walnut handle provides perfect grip even when wet.

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Ham knife walnut

149,00 
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Flexible blade for wafer-thin cuts, elegant walnut handle for perfect control.

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Meat fork walnut

147,00 
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Two-pronged meat fork with heat-insulating walnut handle for gentle carving and safe serving.

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Walnut fork

100,00 
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Two-pronged serving fork with walnut handle - serves roasts precisely without tearing.

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Cheese knife walnut

120,00 
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Pointed blade for hard Parmesan, walnut handle for warm control when portioning.

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Hard cheese knife walnut

150,00 
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Curved blade cuts through hard Parmesan effortlessly - walnut handle for secure counter pressure.

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Shark walnut herb knife

192,00 
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Curved Shark blade weaves its way through herbs - with walnut handle for smooth, loss-free chopping.

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About Franz Güde GmbH

Franz Güde has been manufacturing Güde Solingen since 1910. Solingen knives using traditional craftsmanship – now in its fourth generation. Each knife is painstakingly handcrafted, with blade smiths and grinders passing on their skills from master to master.

The combination of historical expertise and state-of-the-art manufacturing technology makes Güde tools that will last a lifetime. With every cut, you can feel the passion of a manufacturer that puts quality above compromise.

When you hold a Güde in your hand, you are not just holding a tool—you are holding a piece of Solingen knife culture that will last for generations.

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The Güde WalnutGüde , Alpha series, 26 cm, is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to keep their high-quality kitchen knives sharp for a long time. Each piece is forged by experienced Solingen craftsmen in up to 55 elaborate manual steps – a true masterpiece for discerning cooking enthusiasts. The medium-fine, hard chrome-plated blade made of chrome-vanadium steel is characterized by its excellent sharpness retention, magnetization, and absolute rust resistance, enabling particularly effective and clean re-sharpening. The elegant, triple-riveted walnut handle not only impresses with its ergonomic shape and perfect balance, but also fits comfortably in the hand during longer periods of use. Thanks to its 26 cm length, the sharpening steel is ideal for sharpening all kitchen knives, ensuring razor-sharp precision with every cut. With its combination of exclusive materials, traditional craftsmanship, and timeless aesthetics, the Güde is an indispensable tool for any discerning kitchen. Choose genuine Solingen quality and give your knives a lasting professional sharpening experience – a noticeable difference for you and your kitchen.

Pro Tip:

Using light pressure and an angle of approximately 15–20 degrees, pull your knife evenly back and forth about ten times across both sides of the medium-fine, hard chrome-plated surface of the Güde walnutGüde – this will keep your blade permanently sharp and precise without removing any unnecessary material. Be sure not to put the elegant walnut handle in the dishwasher so that you can enjoy the look and balance of your tool for a long time to come.

The Güde walnut Güde is your reliable partner when it comes to keeping your kitchen knives sharp. Thanks to its medium-fine grit, you can gently and effectively maintain your high-quality kitchen knives – with regular use, every blade will remain razor sharp for many years. Run your kitchen knife over the sharpening steel at an angle of 15-20 degrees, alternating between both sides, whenever you notice a loss of sharpness while cutting or want a particularly precise cutting result.
The Güde is ideal for re-sharpening cook's, meat, or vegetable knives before, for example, portioning a high-quality steak, cutting wafer-thin slices of vegetables, or filleting fish. Sharpness lays the foundation for clean, effortless work and protects your cutting materials.
You can also use your sharpening steel creatively for your bread knives or smaller specialty knives, for example, for precisely cutting sushi, delicate decorations made from fruit and vegetables, or even before finely chopping delicate herbs—this preserves the flavors and textures brilliantly.
The magnetized, hard chrome-plated blade immediately binds tiny metal particles so they don't stick to your knives, making blade care more hygienic and safer. The elegantly crafted walnut handle not only looks great, but its ergonomic shape also supports longer and fatigue-free work in the ambitious kitchen.
With the Güde walnut Güde , you are investing in lasting sharpness and precision for your kitchen knives – noticeable with every cut, whether you are preparing a classic gourmet meal or trying out your creative cooking ideas.

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

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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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Sharpening steel pear

145,00 
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Sharpening steel with warm pear wood handle - straightens cutting edges precisely, ideal for daily care.

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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 Kappa

129,00 
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Full metal sharpening steel with noticeable dead weight for effortless, precise sharpening by gravity.

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Sharpening steel oval

73,40 
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Delta sharpening steel

164,00 
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Fine ribbing and dimensionally stable smoked oak handle for effortless blade maintenance between sharpening intervals.

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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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Olive sharpening steel

136,00 
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Olive wood handle for optimum grip when honing and sharpening the blade.

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Sharpening steel D'Artagnan Olive

256,00 
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Professional honing for long-lasting sharpness - with Mediterranean olive wood handle.

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