Güde Messer Solingen – Hand-forged precision since 1910
Traditional blacksmithing from the blade city of Solingen
For over a century, the name Güde has stood for hand-forged knives of exceptional quality. Located in the renowned blade city of Solingen, the fourth-generation Güde manufacturer produces knives that impress with their precision, durability, and timeless elegance. Each Güde knife is the result of over 55 manual steps and embodies the perfect symbiosis of traditional craftsmanship and modern design.
Knives for the highest demands – quality from the Güde forge
Güde focuses on the production of kitchen knives for professionals and ambitious home cooks. Whether chef's knives, bread knives with the famous Güde serrated edge, carving knives, or specialty knives – all products are drop-forged from a single piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, hand-ground, and finished with high-quality handle materials. The knives are characterized by their exceptional sharpness, perfect balance, and ergonomic handles, which enable effortless and precise work.
A special feature is the double bolster, which Güde is the only knife manufacturer to offer. This ensures optimal weight distribution and enables excellent balancing of the knife. The combination of high-quality materials, traditional craftsmanship, and innovative details makes every Güde knife a long-lasting companion in the kitchen.
Over a century of craftsmanship – The history of Güde
The Güde story begins in 1910, when master knife grinder Karl Güde founded the manufactory in Solingen. At a time when Solingen was home to over 9,000 small craft businesses, Güde focused on the highest quality and craftsmanship from the very beginning. His son, Franz Güde, took over the manufactory in 1923 and continued to run it according to his father's quality standards. He developed new grinds and grinding processes, including the famous Güde serrated edge, which is still used in all of the company's bread knives today.
Since the 1980s, the manufactory has been run by Dr. Karl Peter Born, the founder's great-grandson, in the fourth generation. Under his leadership, Güde remains true to traditional manufacturing techniques, combining them with modern designs and innovative materials. The knives continue to be handcrafted in small batches and enjoy an excellent reputation among professional chefs and knife enthusiasts worldwide.
Why we love Güde – and why you will too
In an age where mass production and fast-paced lifestyles dominate the market, Güde inspires us with genuine craftsmanship, uncompromising quality, and timeless elegance. The knives are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing and fit perfectly in the hand. It quickly became clear to us: Güde belongs in our product range.
When you hold a Güde knife in your hand, you'll immediately feel the difference. Precision, sharpness, and durability – an investment in quality and enjoyment. That's why we're proud to carry this manufacturer in our shop. Because excellent knives not only make cooking easier, they turn it into a true experience.
Contact details of the manufacturer
Güde knives – Franz Güde GmbH
Katternberger Straße 175, 42655 Solingen
www.guede-solingen.de