{"product_id":"gude-alpha-barrel-oak-chefs-knife-8-26-hand-forged-in-solingen","title":"Güde Alpha Barrel Oak Chef's Knife 8.26\" | Hand-Forged in Solingen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last chef's knife you'll ever need.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Güde Chef's knife is the quintessential all-rounder for serious home cooks and professional chefs alike. Weighing, chopping, slicing, pressing, shaping, transporting — this knife does it all with quiet authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA blade built for generations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-forged from a single piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel (X50CrMoV15), then ice-hardened to 57–58 HRC and hand-sharpened to a razor edge. The 4 mm thick, double-sided grind delivers the ideal balance of durability and cutting precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA handle unlike any other.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe grip is crafted from oak staves sourced from wine barrels more than 80 years old. Decades of wine and time transform the wood into something near-indestructible — dense, rich, and full of character. Each handle is subtly unique. Finished with stainless steel rivets and a central aluminum palm rivet for balance and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4;\"\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 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEvery Güde 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. Over \u003cb\u003e40 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 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\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';\"\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 — the aluminum rivets and olive wood handle require hand washing. 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: Double-Bevel, Even (50\/50)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdge Angle: 33 Degrees (Each Side)\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Full-Tang Textured, Barrel Oak wood with Stainless Steel Rivets\u003cbr\u003eBolster: Integral full Bolster, double bolster (Stainless Steel)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 8.26\" (210mm)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 1.73\" (44mm)\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 4.7\" (120mm)\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 13.6\" (340mm)\u003cbr\u003eSpine Thickness: 4 mm at Heel \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 11.39 oz. (323g)\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":47152437100846,"sku":"E805\/21","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4234\/4750\/files\/E805-21.jpg?v=1781384194","url":"https:\/\/gudeshopusa.com\/products\/gude-alpha-barrel-oak-chefs-knife-8-26-hand-forged-in-solingen","provider":"Gude Shop USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}