Quality recognizes quality. Our partners share our passion for craftsmanship, regionality, and uncompromising quality—whether in Michelin-starred kitchens, bakeries, or at the counter.
The gourmet
Germany's leading gourmet magazine
The limited edition Feinschmecker Apple WoodSeries combines hand-forged knives with elegant apple wood handles and the finely etched Feinschmecker logo on the blade. Bread knife, steak knife, and Synchros—for demanding cutting tasks in fine cuisine.
Max Kugel
Bakery · Bonn
Master baker Max Kugel focuses on ten types of bread of the highest quality—without additives, with up to 24 hours of dough resting time. Our manufacturers are united by a shared conviction that craftsmanship and small batches result in exceptional quality. The focus is on the best bread and the perfect GÜDE. The GÜDE serrated edge is a hallmark of quality and precision. It is the result of a unique combination of materials and manufacturing processes. The serrated edge is made from high-quality stainless steel and is precision-ground to a sharpness that is unmatched by any other serrated edge.
Harald Rüssel
Michelin-starred chef · Rüssels Landhaus, Naurath/Wald
The Alpha series was created in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Harald Rüssel and his wife Ruth. The handle scales are made from oak wood sourced from wine barrels that are over 80 years old. Each blade bears Harald Rüssel's signature, laser-engraved into the wood. The Alpha Fasseiche series is available in a limited edition of 100 pieces.
Andreas Caminada
3-star chef · Schloss Schauenstein, Fürstenau
The Caminada series has been perfectly tailored to the needs of the Swiss top chef. The handles made of Graubünden walnut wood bear his signature, and selected knives are delivered in an elegant wooden sheath made of Prättigau wood.
Daniel Gottschlich
Two-star chef · Ox&Klee, Cologne
Not only known for his avant-garde aromatic cuisine, but also as a passionate drummer. For the concert piece "Hors d'oeuvre," we produced a small series of knives for his musical performance with the WDR Symphony Orchestra. Named "Chef of the Year" by Falstaff in 2025.
Balbach Damascus Smithy
Laubuseschbach · Europe's most renowned damask forge
The blades of our entire damascus steelseries are made by Markus Balbach. In up to two days of manual work, over 300 layers are fire-welded to form "wild damascus" – combined with handles made from desert ironwood that is up to 1,500 years old.
Torquato
Exclusive home decor & fine living
Exclusive knife series developed in collaboration with handles made from over 1,000-year-old bog oak from the Altes Land region near Hamburg. Bog oak is the rarest and most expensive handle material used by GÜDE this limited series is available exclusively from Torquato.
Balkhauser Cottages
Solingen Historical Grinders Museum
The limited edition BalkhauserKotten features handles made from oak wood from the former water wheel of the historic grinding shop. The Kotten logo is engraved on the end of the handle – over 500 years of Solingen industrial history that you can hold in your hand.
Sonnenschein Butcher Shop
Wuppertal · Artisanal butcher shop
Master butcher Marc Sonnenschein, carpenter Peter Oppermann, and our workshop created a limited special edition of five types of knives, with a total of 200 pieces. Handles made from bog oak from the Marpe district of Wuppertal, blades engraved with the historical location coordinates.