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ALPHA SERIE

The knives in the Alpha are perfect for professional and amateur chefs alike, as they meet the requirements of the guidelines for knives used in the catering industry.

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Manufacturing

Knives in the Alpha series Alpha drop-forged from a single piece of steel. Drop forging ensures high material strength, even under dynamic stress. In the drop-forging process, the entire forging blank is heated and shaped. Through up to 55 additional steps, the forged blank is transformed into a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted knife from the GÜDE knife manufactory.

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After the knives have been roughly ground, calibrated and cleaned, the so-called ice-hardening process follows: the knives are cooled to -80 °C to improve the microstructure in the blade steel. In the next step, the knives are tempered in two stages, i.e. heated again and thus made unbreakable.
The blade is then pre-ground, followed by pre-grinding of the back of the knife. This is followed by the fine grinding of the back of the knife and the sharpening of the bolster. The inside of the handle is now pre-ground. Pre-grinding of the bolsters is done in 5 steps. This is followed by the fine grinding of the blade. This is also called
"pliesten". For bread knives, the serrated edge is now applied, and for dimple knives, the culet. Tomato, cheese and steak knives are given their serrations The handle scales are now adapted to the knife handle. Then the holes for the rivets are drilled. A countersink must be made in the holes for the rivet heads. The handle and the blade are now joined by rivets. The handle scales are roughly ground on the tang and bolster in about five operations. These five operations must be repeated with a finer abrasive belt. Now the back of the knife gets the finest grinding. The fine grinding of the front bolster follows and the knife handles are pre-polished. Then the central decorative rivet is mounted and the handles are finely polished. Then the knife edge, also called the bevel, is ground (stripped) and the trigger is polished. In the next step, the GÜDE logo is etched onto the blade. Then the knives are cleaned and the quality is checked. After that, the knives are put into a sheath for protection. Finally, the shipping bags are fitted with rivets and appropriate stickers. The finished knives are now sent to the warehouse for shipping.

Form

In drop forging, the design is free-form from the tip of the blade to the end of the handle. A design like that of Alpha only possible using the drop forging process. That is why GÜDE has remained loyal GÜDE proven technology since 1910—now in its fourth generation. A distinctive feature of many GÜDE series GÜDE the so-called double bolster. The bolster refers to the thickened section of the blade steel. The (front) bolster between the handle and the blade serves both as finger protection and a counterweight.
The second bolster at the end of the handle gives the knives a more even balance. This ensures that the user can work comfortably and without fatigue.

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The tang is the part of the steel to which a knife’s handle is attached. If the tang extends from the blade to the end of the handle, it is referred to as a full tang. The knives Alpha GÜDE Alpha series all GÜDE a full tang, as this results in better weight balance. Since the full tang is completely visible along the entire length of the handle from both the top and the bottom, it essentially proves that the knives in the Alpha series are forged Alpha a single piece. No seam, no material transition—simply forged from a single piece in a die.

Function

A good knife must be sharp, stay sharp, fit comfortably in the hand, and be well-balanced, ensuring fatigue-free and safe use at all times.
The hardness of GÜDE , at approx. 57–58 HRc (Rockwell), and the GÜDE of approx. 33 degrees Alpha optimal sharpness and edge retention Alpha the Alpha series. The shape of the handle, the full tang, and the double bolster GÜDE of GÜDE guarantee perfect handling and balance for the knives in the Alpha series.

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The bevel angle is particularly important in terms of sharpness and cutting performance: this is because cutting is "physically" the driving of a wedge through a material to be cut. The sharper the angle of the wedge, i.e. the bevel angle, the better this works. Bevel is the term used by knife makers to describe the cutting edge, i.e. the sharpened part of a knife. A sharp bevel angle makes a knife sharper than a blunt bevel angle. However, if the bevel angle is too sharp, the bevel can break. That is why the knives in the Alpha series Alpha GÜDE have GÜDE optimal bevel angle of approx. 33 degrees. This angle guarantees both sharpness and stability. The chrome-molybdenum-vanadium knife steel used in the Alpha series, with a hardness of approx. 57-58 HRc (Rockwell), Alpha that the sharpness lasts for a long time. This requires cutting on a suitable cutting surface, e.g., made of wood or plastic. The proverbial balance of the Alpha series knives Alpha thanks to the double bolster in combination with the full tang. This creates a counterweight to the blade in the handle area. For the user, this means perfect balance and fatigue-free working. A secure grip is always guaranteed. The front and rear bolsters enclose the hand and thus protect against unwanted slipping, even when greater force is applied. The knives in the Alpha series Alpha what professional chefs and ambitious amateur cooks expect from a perfect knife. And thanks to the Hostaform handle, they are also dishwasher safe. Handcrafted, forged from a single piece of metal, with the experience of centuries of Solingen knife-making expertise.

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ALPHA

The knives in Alpha are perfect for both professional and home cooks, as they meet the standards for knives used in the food service industry. Thanks to their finely polished handles made of durable, easy-to-clean Hostaform, they are even dishwasher-safe.
The Alpha series Alpha the widest variety of models of any GÜDE . Both professional and home cooks are sure to find their favorite knife to suit their tastes.

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Material

The blade material of knives must meet a wide range of requirements, some of which are contradictory. Therefore, it is essential to strike a balance between these various requirements. For example, knife steel should be hard, but not too hard, as it would otherwise break. However, it should also not be too soft, as the knife would otherwise become dull too quickly due to wear and tear. That is why the knives Alpha GÜDE Alpha series are made GÜDE a chromium-molybdenum-vanadium knife steel that has an optimal hardness of approximately 57–58 HRc (Rockwell).

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The hardness of the knife steel Alpha the Alpha series, Alpha 57–58 HRc, is ideal for the various requirements a good knife must meet.
Thanks to this hardness, the blades of the Alpha series knives are Alpha , ensuring more precise control of the knife and, consequently, a more precise cut. However, even a hard steel like GÜDE can be very flexible when ground very thin. A flexible blade, such as that of Alpha , is particularly suitable for filleting fish by moving the blade back and forth between the skin and the fillet with a slight bend.

Our knife collections

We value individuality—especially when it comes to developing and refining our knife collections. This is reflected in every single blade that leaves our workshop, in the selection of particularly beautiful and tactile handle materials, and in a unique ergonomic design that enables and celebrates fluid, fast, and precise work.

Synchros

Alpha

Damascus steel knife

Kappa

Delta

Karl Güde

Franz Güde

Caminada

Balkhauser Cottages

Gourmet x Güde

The exclusive "Feinschmecker" edition combines authentic craftsmanship from Solingen the high standards of Germany's leading gourmet magazine.

Asian Designs | Hand-forged in Solingen GÜDE

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THE KNIFE.

Our THE KNIFE. truly lives up to its name: we conceived, developed, and forged this all-purpose knife with a particular focus on perfect ergonomics. Its unique shape and balance allow the hand to naturally wrap around the blade while cutting, making THE KNIFE. feel like a natural extension of the hand.

Bread knife

Güde in 1941 by master craftsman Franz Güde , the distinctiveGÜDE on our bread knives continues to delight bakers and bread lovers around the world today. The sharp serration of the unyielding, finely ground chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel ensures that loaves, baguettes, and rolls are sawed rather than crushed, and that cabbage, melons, and crispy roast meats can be cut with ease. The elegantly simple handles, crafted from various high-quality materials, further contribute to the legend of our knives.

Utility knife

Our compact all-rounder is easy to handle and highly effective—not just when it comes to precise work with smaller items. Its fine serrations and double-sided hollow grind make our utility knife the perfect tool for peeling, slicing, and cutting vegetables, meat, fruit, and more.