Hygiplas

Hygiplas Serrated Slicer Knife Brown 24.8cm

SKU: FX122
Barcode: 5050984684234

£8.20(£9.84 inc VAT)

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The Hygiplas serrated slicer is a straight-forward prep knife designed for vegetable work in professional kitchen environments. The toothed stainless steel blade grips the surface of produce as it cuts, making it particularly effective for softer-skinned vegetables and items that can slip or compress under a plain edge.

In a busy prep kitchen, colour-coded handles are one of the simplest and most reliable ways to enforce food safety discipline. The brown handle designates this knife for vegetable use, helping kitchen teams maintain separation between different food groups without relying solely on staff memory or verbal instruction. This aligns with standard HACCP colour-coding practice and is well suited to kitchens operating under environmental health scrutiny.

Practically, the knife offers a few straightforward advantages for daily kitchen use:

  • Serrated edge handles soft-skinned vegetables without crushing or tearing
  • Stainless steel blade resists rust and corrosion under regular washing
  • Dishwasher-safe handle simplifies end-of-service cleaning
  • Ergonomic handle design maintains grip in wet conditions
  • Colour-coded brown handle supports HACCP compliance at a glance

There are no installation requirements for a knife of this type, but it is worth considering storage. A designated colour-coded knife block or magnetic strip helps maintain the separation that makes colour-coding meaningful in practice. This knife is suited to kitchens of any size — from small independent operations to larger contract catering environments — wherever a dedicated vegetable prep knife is needed.

If you are building out a full colour-coded set or have questions about what knives suit your prep workflow, the team is happy to help point you in the right direction.

Frequently asked questions

Why use a colour-coded handle on a vegetable prep knife?

Colour coding is a standard HACCP practice that helps kitchen teams maintain physical separation between knives used for different food groups. Brown is the recognised colour for vegetables, so designating this knife to vegetable prep only reduces the risk of cross-contamination without relying on labelling or verbal reminders during a busy service.

Is a serrated blade the right choice for vegetable prep?

A serrated edge works well for vegetables with softer or smoother skins, where a plain blade can slip or compress the produce before cutting. For heavy-duty root vegetable work or tasks requiring precision knife skills, a plain-edge chef's knife may be more appropriate — the two often complement each other in a well-equipped prep section.

How should colour-coded knives be stored to maintain food safety standards?

To make colour coding effective, knives should be stored separately by colour — ideally in a designated colour-coded knife block, individual sheaths, or on a labelled magnetic strip. Storing all knives together in a single block or drawer undermines the separation that colour coding is intended to provide.

Hygiplas Serrated Slicer Knife Brown 24.8cm

£8.20(£9.84 inc VAT)

£8.20(£9.84 inc VAT)

The Hygiplas serrated slicer is a straight-forward prep knife designed for vegetable work in professional kitchen environments. The toothed stainless steel blade grips the surface of produce as it cuts, making it particularly effective for softer-skinned vegetables and items that can slip or compress under a plain edge.

In a busy prep kitchen, colour-coded handles are one of the simplest and most reliable ways to enforce food safety discipline. The brown handle designates this knife for vegetable use, helping kitchen teams maintain separation between different food groups without relying solely on staff memory or verbal instruction. This aligns with standard HACCP colour-coding practice and is well suited to kitchens operating under environmental health scrutiny.

Practically, the knife offers a few straightforward advantages for daily kitchen use:

  • Serrated edge handles soft-skinned vegetables without crushing or tearing
  • Stainless steel blade resists rust and corrosion under regular washing
  • Dishwasher-safe handle simplifies end-of-service cleaning
  • Ergonomic handle design maintains grip in wet conditions
  • Colour-coded brown handle supports HACCP compliance at a glance

There are no installation requirements for a knife of this type, but it is worth considering storage. A designated colour-coded knife block or magnetic strip helps maintain the separation that makes colour-coding meaningful in practice. This knife is suited to kitchens of any size — from small independent operations to larger contract catering environments — wherever a dedicated vegetable prep knife is needed.

If you are building out a full colour-coded set or have questions about what knives suit your prep workflow, the team is happy to help point you in the right direction.