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Hygiplas
Hygiplas Serrated Pastry Knife Black Handle 25.4cm
£10.32(£12.38 inc VAT)
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The Hygiplas serrated pastry knife is a straightforward, well-made cutting tool designed for pastry and bread work in professional kitchens. The serrated edge allows clean slicing through crusty loaves, layered pastries, and delicate sponges without compressing or tearing the structure — something a plain edge blade struggles to achieve consistently on these materials.
In day-to-day kitchen use, a reliable serrated knife is one of those tools that earns its place quietly. The blade length suits a wide range of pastry and bakery tasks, from portioning tarts and gateaux to slicing bread rolls during service. The stainless steel blade holds its edge well under regular use and resists the staining that can affect cheaper alternatives.
The black handle follows the Hygiplas colour-coding system, which many kitchens use to separate equipment by task or allergen zone. Practically, this supports kitchen hygiene protocols and reduces the risk of cross-contamination between departments. The handle is dishwasher safe, which matters in a busy brigade where hand-washing every piece of smallware isn't always practical.
- Colour-coded handle supports allergen and hygiene zone separation
- Serrated edge reduces tearing on crusted and layered baked goods
- Dishwasher safe construction suits high-turnover kitchen environments
This knife is best suited to pastry sections, bakery operations, and general kitchen use where bread and pastry portioning is a regular task. It is a practical everyday tool rather than a specialist piece, and fits comfortably into any kitchen that follows a colour-coded knife policy.
If you are equipping a full pastry section or reviewing your colour-coded knife set as a whole, we are happy to help you work through what you need.
Frequently asked questions
What is the black handle colour coding used for in a commercial kitchen?
The Hygiplas colour-coding system allows kitchens to designate specific knives to specific tasks or food groups, which supports allergen management and cross-contamination controls. Black is commonly assigned to cooked meats or general use, though kitchens should apply their own HACCP-based colour policy. The important thing is consistency across the team.
Is a serrated knife the right choice for all pastry and baking tasks?
Serrated blades perform best on items with a firm or crusted exterior and a softer interior — crusty bread, layered pastries, sponge cakes, and tarts. For tasks requiring precision cuts on soft or raw pastry dough, a plain-edged knife or pastry cutter is generally more appropriate. Most pastry sections benefit from having both edge types available.
How should serrated knives be maintained in a commercial kitchen?
Serrated knives do not require the same regular honing as plain-edged blades, but the blade will dull over time with heavy use. When sharpening is needed, it is best carried out by a professional with serration-specific tools, as standard sharpening steels are not effective on a serrated edge. Proper storage — on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll rather than loose in a drawer — helps preserve the edge between services.
£10.32(£12.38 inc VAT)
£10.32(£12.38 inc VAT)
The Hygiplas serrated pastry knife is a straightforward, well-made cutting tool designed for pastry and bread work in professional kitchens. The serrated edge allows clean slicing through crusty loaves, layered pastries, and delicate sponges without compressing or tearing the structure — something a plain edge blade struggles to achieve consistently on these materials.
In day-to-day kitchen use, a reliable serrated knife is one of those tools that earns its place quietly. The blade length suits a wide range of pastry and bakery tasks, from portioning tarts and gateaux to slicing bread rolls during service. The stainless steel blade holds its edge well under regular use and resists the staining that can affect cheaper alternatives.
The black handle follows the Hygiplas colour-coding system, which many kitchens use to separate equipment by task or allergen zone. Practically, this supports kitchen hygiene protocols and reduces the risk of cross-contamination between departments. The handle is dishwasher safe, which matters in a busy brigade where hand-washing every piece of smallware isn't always practical.
- Colour-coded handle supports allergen and hygiene zone separation
- Serrated edge reduces tearing on crusted and layered baked goods
- Dishwasher safe construction suits high-turnover kitchen environments
This knife is best suited to pastry sections, bakery operations, and general kitchen use where bread and pastry portioning is a regular task. It is a practical everyday tool rather than a specialist piece, and fits comfortably into any kitchen that follows a colour-coded knife policy.
If you are equipping a full pastry section or reviewing your colour-coded knife set as a whole, we are happy to help you work through what you need.
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