Hygiplas

Hygiplas Pro Fillet Knife Blue 15cm

SKU: JD220
Barcode: 5050984827600

£4.60(£5.52 inc VAT)

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The Hygiplas Pro fillet knife in blue is a professional-grade prep knife designed for fish filleting, skinning, and trimming in commercial kitchen environments. The 15cm flexible stainless steel blade is built to follow the natural contours of fish, allowing the knife to move cleanly between flesh and bone with minimal resistance.

In practice, the flexibility of the blade is what separates a proper fillet knife from a general-purpose prep knife. It lets the blade stay close to the bone throughout the cut, which reduces waste and keeps portions consistent — something that matters when you're working through volume service or breaking down whole fish to order. The edge holds well under regular use and responds to sharpening without difficulty, which keeps prep efficient over the course of a shift.

From an operational standpoint, a few things are worth noting:

  • The blue handle supports HACCP colour-coding protocols for raw fish areas
  • The grip remains secure when wet, which is important in fish prep where hands and work surfaces are rarely dry
  • At 93g the knife is light enough to reduce hand fatigue during extended prep sessions
  • Easy to clean and suitable for dishwasher use in commercial settings

This knife is well suited to seafood restaurants, fishmongers, hotel kitchens, and any operation where fish preparation is a regular part of the workflow. It is not designed for heavy butchery or general chopping — for that, a different blade profile would be more appropriate. If your operation works through very high volumes of whole fish daily, it is worth considering whether a second knife kept in rotation would support consistency during longer prep periods.

If you have questions about knife selection for your kitchen setup, the team is happy to help you work through what makes sense for your prep requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 15cm blade the right length for all types of fish?

A 15cm fillet knife works well for most medium-sized fish such as sea bass, trout, and mackerel. For larger whole fish — salmon or halibut, for example — a longer blade tends to give a cleaner stroke and reduces the number of passes needed to complete the fillet, so it may be worth having both lengths available if your menu covers a wide range.

Does the blue handle indicate anything beyond colour preference?

Yes — the blue colour aligns with the widely adopted HACCP colour-coding system for raw fish. Using designated colour-coded knives for specific food types is a practical way to reduce cross-contamination risk and is expected practice in most professionally audited kitchen environments.

How should this knife be maintained to keep the edge in good condition?

Regular honing before or after each service will extend the time between full sharpenings. The blade's hardness is set to make sharpening straightforward rather than labour-intensive, so it responds well to a standard sharpening steel or whetstone. Storing it in a knife roll or on a magnetic rack rather than loose in a drawer will help preserve the edge.

Hygiplas Pro Fillet Knife Blue 15cm

£4.60(£5.52 inc VAT)

£4.60(£5.52 inc VAT)

The Hygiplas Pro fillet knife in blue is a professional-grade prep knife designed for fish filleting, skinning, and trimming in commercial kitchen environments. The 15cm flexible stainless steel blade is built to follow the natural contours of fish, allowing the knife to move cleanly between flesh and bone with minimal resistance.

In practice, the flexibility of the blade is what separates a proper fillet knife from a general-purpose prep knife. It lets the blade stay close to the bone throughout the cut, which reduces waste and keeps portions consistent — something that matters when you're working through volume service or breaking down whole fish to order. The edge holds well under regular use and responds to sharpening without difficulty, which keeps prep efficient over the course of a shift.

From an operational standpoint, a few things are worth noting:

  • The blue handle supports HACCP colour-coding protocols for raw fish areas
  • The grip remains secure when wet, which is important in fish prep where hands and work surfaces are rarely dry
  • At 93g the knife is light enough to reduce hand fatigue during extended prep sessions
  • Easy to clean and suitable for dishwasher use in commercial settings

This knife is well suited to seafood restaurants, fishmongers, hotel kitchens, and any operation where fish preparation is a regular part of the workflow. It is not designed for heavy butchery or general chopping — for that, a different blade profile would be more appropriate. If your operation works through very high volumes of whole fish daily, it is worth considering whether a second knife kept in rotation would support consistency during longer prep periods.

If you have questions about knife selection for your kitchen setup, the team is happy to help you work through what makes sense for your prep requirements.