The production of the finest possible handcrafted, forged cutlery is and always has been the driving philosophy of our company. For four generations the Güde family has neither compromised on nor wavered from this credo. Today Güde is proud to continue the centuries old tradition of quality knifemaking for which the town of Solingen is justly world famous. The Gude paring knife from the Alpha series with its 3.5 inch long blade is the classic knife for peeling and cutting vegetables, fruit and herbs. It works with a sharp and clean cut and is indispensable in everyday kitchen life. Gude knives are hand-forged in Solingen, Germany from one piece of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, from the blade tip to the double crop. The double crop, a special feature of Gude knives, is a counterweight to the blade. The knife is perfectly balanced. The special mixture of steel and the elaborate manufacturing process with more than 30 manual steps give the stainless steel blades with a hardness of approx. 57 HRC a special robustness and longevity. The finely polished Hostaform handles are embedded in the steel and triple riveted. Hostaform plastic is extremely resistant, very hygienic and comfortable to hold. The Alpha series meets the strict requirements for use in the gastronomy and offers the widest range of models. Features Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany Blade length: 3 inch Made of one piece of stainless chrome-vanadium-molybdenum knife steel Hand-forged, ice-hardened & sharpened by hand Perfectly balanced by the double crop (counterweight to the blade) Blade hardness: 57 HRC Riveted & framed handle shells made of special Hostaform plastic Not suitable for the dishwasher