{"title":"Alpha Briccole di Venezia","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:0 0 16px;padding:12px 16px;background:#f7f5f2;border:1px solid #e5e0d8;border-radius:6px;\"\u003eNot sure which Güde series is right for you? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare-knife-lines\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare all 15 lines side by side →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/which-gude-series-is-right-for-you\"\u003eread our guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handles of the Alpha Briccole di Venezia series are cut from briccole, the oak posts that mark the channels and moor the boats of the Venice lagoon. After 10 to 20 years in salt water the posts are replaced; shipworm boreholes and a grey patina left by the lagoon make every handle different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blades are the forged Alpha double-bolster blades, made in Solingen in up to 55 manual steps. The collection includes a 4-inch straight paring knife, an 8.3-inch slicing knife, an 8.3-inch chef's knife and two 12.6-inch bread knives, one of them ambidextrous. Hand-wash only.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gude-alpha-briccole-di-venezia-bread-knife-12-hand-forged-german-serrated-knife-for-right-left-handed-use","title":"Güde Alpha Briccole Di Venezia Bread Knife 12.6\" | Hand-Forged German Serrated Knife for Right \u0026 Left-Handed Use","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Güde Alpha Bread Knife is one of Germany's finest serrated knives — hand-forged, ice-hardened, and built to last a lifetime. Whether you're slicing a crusty sourdough, a delicate brioche, or a layered cake, this 12.6\" blade glides through with zero effort and zero crumbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThanks to the sharpness of the hand-forged blade, even warm, soft bread or rustic farmhouse loaves can be portioned effortlessly and cleanly. Breads with a particularly hard or thick crust, which quickly pushes conventional knives to their limits, can be cut precisely and effortlessly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bread knife is also ideal for portioning fruit and vegetables with a firm skin, such as melons, pineapples, or pumpkins. Large sheet cakes or sandwich rolls can be cut with a single, clean stroke thanks to the long blade and perfect sharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGüde's signature \"pointed-tooth double-side\" serrated edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGüde's signature \"pointed-tooth\" double-sided, serrated edge is engineered to grip and cut simultaneously — preserving the structure of soft bread while powering through hard crusts. The result: perfect bread slices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for ambidextrous use \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe double-sided grind means this knife works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. No compromises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHand-Forged Steel, Ice-Hardened in Solingen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEvery Güde bread knife begins as a single bar of rust-resistant chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel. It's hand-forged, then ice-hardened in the Solingen factory to \u003cb\u003e57–58 HRC\u003c\/b\u003e — hard enough to hold a razor edge through intensive daily use, flexible enough to handle a full range of cutting tasks without chipping. Up to \u003cb\u003e55 manual steps\u003c\/b\u003e go into each finished knife, making it a genuine piece of Solingen craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eGüde's signature \u003cb\u003edouble bolster\u003c\/b\u003e acts as a precision counterweight, bringing the knife into perfect equilibrium. Combined with \u003cb\u003efull-tang construction\u003c\/b\u003e, every gram is accounted for — so the knife feels like an extension of your hand, not a tool you're managing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBriccole di Venezia wood handle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle scales are made from the oak of Venetian briccole – pilings that have been exposed to saltwater and the shipworm Teredo navalis in the Venetian lagoon for decades. Its boreholes and the natural patina of the saltwater give the wood its character and make each handle scale unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eClean with a damp cloth immediately after use. Do not put in the dishwasher. Avoid leaving the knife uncleaned after cutting acidic foods, and never use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents. With proper care, this knife is built to last a lifetime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eMade in Solingen, Germany\u003cbr\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eBlade construction: Forged\u003cbr\u003eBlade Steel: High Carbon Chrome Vanadium Molybdenum Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eHardness: 57-58 HRC\u003cbr\u003eEdge: D\u003cspan\u003eouble-sided, pointed serrated edge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Full tang, Venetian Gondola wood with Stainless Steel Rivets\u003cbr\u003eBolster: Integral Full Bolster (Stainless Steel)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 12.6\" (320mm)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 1.77\" (45mm)\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 5.55\" (141mm)\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 17.6\" (447mm)\u003cbr\u003eSpine Thickness: 4 mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 13 oz. (373g)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare: Wash \u0026amp; Dry By Hand (Not Dishwasher Safe)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Güde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52099863118126,"sku":"V431\/32RL","price":339.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4234\/4750\/files\/Gude-Venezia--V43132RL.jpg?v=1779800522"},{"product_id":"gude-alpha-briccole-di-venezia-serrated-bread-knife-12-6-in-venetian-oak-handle","title":"Güde Alpha Briccole di Venezia Serrated Bread Knife 12.6-in, Venetian Oak Handle","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA long serrated bread knife with the Franz Güde serration, for large loaves, crusty bread and cakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.6-in blade forged from chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, ice-hardened to approx. 57–58 HRC, with a serrated edge and double bolster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle scales cut from Venetian briccole oak, marked by shipworm and salt water, so every handle is different\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-forged in Solingen, Germany, in up to 55 manual steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-wash only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 12.6-in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Alpha Briccole di Venezia Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle scales are cut from briccole, the oak mooring posts and channel markers of the Venice lagoon. 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