Solingen knives since 1910

Güde

Forged kitchen knives handmade in small batches in Solingen.

Designed inGermany

Made inSolingen, Germany

Known forAlpha Chef’s Knife

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01 / Story

Small-batch blades from one family workshop.

Karl Güde founded the knife workshop in Solingen. Four generations later, the company still forges, grinds, fits and sharpens kitchen knives in small batches, including handles assembled by hand.

1910
Karl Güde establishes the workshop.
1941
The Güde bread knife receives its distinctive long serration.
Today
The family workshop continues in Solingen.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Güde.

Flagship 01

Alpha Chef’s Knife

The core forged cook’s knife with a three-rivet handle.

Flagship 02

Bread Knife 32 cm

An extra-long serrated knife associated with the brand.

Flagship 03

The Knife

A broad, short blade designed by Franz Güde.

03 / Origin

What the manufacturing claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered production

Forged kitchen knives
Grinding, handle fitting and sharpening
Small-batch production in Solingen

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Sources & further reading1 official source

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04 / Compare

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