Bread knife 32cm Alpha Fasseiche

The 32 cm-long, bevelled blade of the Güde E431/32 bread knife (Alpha Fasseiche series) features the distinctive Güde serrated edge with pointed teeth. Güde hand-forges the blade; the company is based in Solingen.

Pointed serrations, X50CrMoV15 steel

According to the manufacturer, this edge improves cutting performance and edge retention; the blade effortlessly cuts through any bread crust, whether soft or hard. Blade thickness 3.9 mm, blade height 4.5 cm, hardness approx. 56 HRC, single bevel, hand-forged from chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, rust-resistant. Overall length approx. 46 cm, weight approx. 335 g — manufacturer’s specifications, with all figures given as approximate values.

Wine-barrel oak handle

The wood comes from wine barrels over 80 years old; according to Güde, the long maturation process has made it almost indestructible. The rivets are made from rust-resistant stainless steel, while the palm rivet is made from aluminium. The Güde collection features more knives from the series.

Large format: what 32 cm is designed for

If you bake large rustic loaves, sourdough loaves or several loaves in succession, you’ll benefit from the length — one continuous cut instead of having to start again several times. For everyday rolls and baguettes, a shorter blade is sufficient.

Care

The oak handle is not dishwasher-safe.