Hygiplas Colour-Coded Cooks Knife 16cm

Name: Hygiplas Colour-Coded Cooks Knife 16cm
Brand: Hygiplas
SKU: FX115
Availability: InStock

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The Hygiplas colour-coded cooks knife is a straightforward, workaday kitchen knife designed specifically with food safety compliance in mind. With a broad, sturdy stainless steel blade at 16cm, it handles the general prep work you'd expect of a cooks knife — chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables or other ingredients — while the colour-coded handle ties it directly into a structured allergen or cross-contamination control system.

In busy prep kitchens, colour coding is one of the simplest and most reliable ways to reduce the risk of allergen transfer between food groups. Designating specific knives to specific tasks or ingredients — and making that designation immediately visible by handle colour — helps kitchen teams work quickly without having to stop and think. The brown handle is designated for vegetables; the purple handle is intended for allergen-sensitive preparation work, making it a practical addition to kitchens managing allergen protocols under Natasha's Law obligations.

The stainless steel blade is straightforward to clean and holds up well to the demands of a commercial prep environment. At 120g, it sits in a comfortable working weight for extended prep sessions, and the ergonomic handle is shaped to give a secure grip during repetitive cutting tasks.

Supports formal colour-coded allergen control systems
Broad blade suitable for general vegetable and ingredient preparation
Stainless steel construction cleans down quickly between tasks
Lightweight enough for extended prep work without fatigue

This knife is best suited to kitchens that have, or are building, a structured colour-coding system. It is a practical, entry-level option for sites where budget and standardisation matter — if you need higher-specification blades for more demanding cutting tasks, there are heavier-duty options in the range worth considering.

If you're unsure which colour-coding system works best for your kitchen setup or allergen controls, feel free to get in touch — it's worth a conversation before you commit to a full set.

Frequently asked questions

How does the colour-coding on these knives support allergen management?

Each handle colour is assigned to a specific food group or preparation task, so kitchen staff can immediately identify which knife to use without cross-referencing written instructions. The purple handle is specifically intended for allergen preparation work, helping kitchens demonstrate a structured approach to allergen control — which is increasingly important under current food safety legislation.

Is this knife suitable for heavy-duty prep use in a high-volume kitchen?

The Hygiplas cooks knife is well suited to general vegetable and ingredient prep in most commercial kitchens, and the stainless steel blade handles everyday tasks reliably. For sites with very high prep volumes or more demanding cutting requirements — such as breaking down dense root vegetables repeatedly throughout service — a heavier-duty blade with a thicker spine may be worth considering.

Can these knives be put through a commercial dishwasher?

The stainless steel blade is straightforward to clean and is commonly put through commercial dishwashers in kitchen environments, though hand washing and prompt drying will extend the edge life of any kitchen knife. It's worth noting that repeated high-temperature dishwasher cycles can, over time, affect the handle material on any knife, so periodic inspection is sensible practice.

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