Hygiplas Vegetable Knives

The Hygiplas serrated tomato knife is a compact, lightweight prep knife designed for slicing tomatoes and other soft-skinned produce cleanly and consistently. The serrated stainless steel blade grips the skin on contact, allowing the knife to cut through without crushing or dragging — a common problem with straight-edged blades on ripe or thin-skinned fruit and vegetables.

In a busy prep environment, this kind of specialised small knife earns its place at the bench. It handles repetitive portioning tasks efficiently and is comfortable to use for extended periods without fatigue. The black nylon handle is straightforward to clean and is colour-coded for allergen and cross-contamination control, making it a practical fit for kitchens operating a colour-coded chopping system.

• Serrated edge cuts soft-skinned produce without slipping or crushing
• Black handle supports colour-coded kitchen hygiene protocols
• Dishwasher-safe construction suits high-throughput prep environments
• Lightweight at 20g, comfortable for extended repetitive prep tasks
• Stainless steel blade is straightforward to maintain and resharpen

There are no complex installation or storage requirements. At 205mm overall length it fits standard knife rolls and magnetic strips without issue, and its weight makes it appropriate for younger or less experienced kitchen staff without compromising control.

This knife is well suited to catering operations of any size where tomatoes, citrus, or similar produce feature regularly on the menu — from school canteens and contract caterers through to restaurant prep kitchens. It represents a practical, low-cost addition to a prep station kit rather than a primary chef's knife.

If you're building out a colour-coded knife set or have questions about which blades suit your prep requirements, the team is happy to help you work through the options.

The Hygiplas vegetable knife is a compact, general-purpose prep knife designed for portioning, trimming and preparing fresh vegetables, salad leaves and fruit. The short blade makes it well suited to close, controlled cutting work on a chopping board, where a longer chef's knife would feel unwieldy.

In a busy prep kitchen, knives like this tend to see constant rotation through multiple pairs of hands. The stainless steel blade holds a practical working edge and the handle is dishwasher safe, which matters in kitchens where knives go through the machine several times a day rather than being hand-washed individually.

The green colour coding follows the widely used Hygiplas system for allergen and cross-contamination control. Green designates salads, fruit and vegetables, helping kitchens meet food safety requirements without relying on memory or labelling alone.

• Green handle for salad, fruit and vegetable prep — supports colour-coded kitchen protocols
• Compact blade suits detailed prep work and portion control
• Dishwasher-safe handle simplifies end-of-service cleaning
• Lightweight at 40g, reducing fatigue during extended prep sessions

This knife is well suited to catering operations running a colour-coded system, school and contract catering kitchens, and anywhere that allergen segregation is taken seriously. For kitchens requiring a fuller set across all food groups, the wider Hygiplas colour-coded range covers the complete HACCP colour spectrum.

If you have questions about building out a colour-coded knife set or want guidance on what works in practice, the team is happy to help.

The Hygiplas serrated tomato knife is a compact, lightweight prep knife designed specifically for soft-skinned produce such as tomatoes, citrus fruit, and similar items. The serrated edge allows the blade to grip and cut through thin skins cleanly without compressing the flesh beneath — a small but meaningful difference during high-volume garnish or salad prep.

The green handle follows the HACCP colour-coding convention commonly used in commercial kitchens to separate fruit and salad preparation from raw meat and fish. In kitchens where colour-coded knife sets are in use, this knife slots neatly into that system, supporting allergen and cross-contamination protocols without any additional process overhead.

The stainless steel blade is straightforward to maintain and, where needed, can be touched up with a suitable serrated knife sharpener. The nylon handle is dishwasher safe, which keeps turnaround between services practical in a busy prep environment.

• Colour-coded green handle supports HACCP cross-contamination controls
• Serrated blade cuts soft-skinned produce cleanly without crushing
• Lightweight at 20g — comfortable for extended prep shifts
• Dishwasher safe for quick turnaround between services
• Stainless steel blade holds an edge well under regular prep use

This knife is well suited to high-street restaurants, hotel kitchens, and contract catering operations where multiple prep knives are needed across a brigade. At this price point it works equally well as a stock replacement or as part of a full colour-coded set. If you're building out a complete knife set or unsure which specification suits your prep volumes, the team is happy to help.