{"product_id":"gude-alpha-micarta-series-forged-slicing-knife-8-2-in-micarta-handle","title":"Güde Alpha Micarta Series Forged Slicing Knife 8.2-in, Micarta Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA professional-quality ham knife designed for precise, paper-thin slicing of ham, roasts, fish, and other delicate foods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with a slim, flexible 8.2-in blade crafted from high-quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel for exceptional sharpness, durability, and precise cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\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 Chef's 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 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';\"\u003eMicarta: Beauty That Grips Back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrikingly beautiful and remarkably tough, Micarta leaves the microscopic fibers of its canvas or linen base exposed, creating a naturally slip-resistant texture. Unlike other handle materials that turn slick when wet or greasy, Micarta actually grips tighter—so you don't have to squeeze as hard, even through long prep sessions. Micarta will not crack or shrink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\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';\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\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';\"\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: 56 HRC\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Double-Bevel, Even (50\/50)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdge Angle: 33 Degrees (Each Side)\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Full-Tang Hostaform handle with Stainless Steel Rivets\u003cbr\u003eBolster: Integral Full Bolster (Stainless Steel)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 8.26\" (210mm)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 1.18\" (30mm)\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 4.7\" (120mm)\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 17.8\" (325mm)\u003cbr\u003eSpine Thickness: 3 mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 7 oz. (201g)\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":52379139899694,"sku":"M765\/21","price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4234\/4750\/files\/Gude-Micarta-Slicing-Knife.jpg?v=1787699941","url":"https:\/\/gudeshopusa.com\/products\/gude-alpha-micarta-series-forged-slicing-knife-8-2-in-micarta-handle","provider":"Güde Shop USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}