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Commercial Knife Set | 7-Piece Starter Chef Knives | 20cm Chef Knife | Roll Bag | Hygiplas F222
£54.64
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£65.57/ inc vat
- Complete 7-Piece Set
- Strong Stainless Steel Blades
- Ergonomic Handles
- Durable Nylon Roll Bag
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Product Overview
Stepping into a professional kitchen, or kitting out a new one, calls for a reliable set of tools that won't let you down. This Hygiplas 7-piece starter knife set is the perfect answer. It’s a complete, no-nonsense toolkit designed to cover all your essential prep tasks, from fine dicing with the paring knife to heavy-duty chopping with the classic 20cm chef's knife.
Built for aspiring chefs, catering students, and busy commercial kitchens, this professional kitchen knife set combines practicality with performance. Inside the durable nylon roll bag, you'll find everything you need to fillet, bone, peel, and slice. Each knife features a tough stainless steel blade and an ergonomic handle, ensuring you can work comfortably and efficiently through even the longest of shifts.
Forget hunting for individual knives. With this comprehensive and portable kit, you’re equipped for culinary success from the moment you unroll it. It’s the smart, cost-effective way to ensure you or your team have the right tool for every job, right at your fingertips. Get ready to prep like a pro.
Key Features and Benefits
- Complete 7-Piece Set: Gives you all the essential knives plus accessories immediately.
- Strong Stainless Steel Blades: Resists rust and corrosion, staying sharp and reliable for longer.
- Ergonomic Handles: Provides a comfortable, secure grip to reduce hand fatigue.
- Durable Nylon Roll Bag: Keeps your knives safe, organised, and ready for transport.
- Included Honing Steel: Lets you maintain a razor-sharp edge for precise, safe cutting.
- Dishwasher Safe: Makes end-of-service cleanup quick, simple, and hygienic.
- Commercial-Grade Build: Designed to withstand the daily rigours of a professional kitchen environment.
- Versatile Knife Selection: Includes specialist blades for filleting, boning, and other specific tasks.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Hygiplas
- SKU: F222
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Colour: Black
- Weight: 1.49kg
- Set Contents: 20cm Chef's Knife, Palette Knife, Fillet Knife, Boning Knife, Paring Knife, Honing Steel, Peeler
- Storage: Durable Nylon Roll Bag/Wallet
- Handle Type: Ergonomic
- Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Expert Review and Insights
This Hygiplas set is a brilliant workhorse. It’s not about fancy frills; it’s about giving you the core tools you need, made from reliable materials that can take a beating in a commercial kitchen. The balance is good for the price, and the included roll bag is a huge plus for chefs on the move or students just starting out.
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- Practical Value: You get a comprehensive, commercially-sound kit for a fantastic price.
- Requires Maintenance: To perform at their best, they need regular honing with the steel.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Clifton Canteen, a bustling gastropub in Bristol, needed to replace a mismatched collection of old knives and standardise the equipment for their new apprentice chefs.
"We grabbed a few of these Hygiplas sets for the new starters. They're brilliant. The lads can keep them organised, they hold a decent edge, and I'm not worried about them getting knocked about. It's just solid, no-nonsense kit that does exactly what it says on the tin."
David Miller – Head Chef
The new sets improved prep consistency across the kitchen and gave the junior chefs a sense of ownership and professionalism from day one.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Getting Started
- Before first use, give your new knives a thorough wash with warm, soapy water and dry them completely.
- Take a moment to familiarise yourself with each knife and its intended purpose to ensure safe, efficient use.
- Get a feel for the roll bag, practising how to secure the knives properly for safe and secure transport.
- Use the included honing steel to gently align the blade's edge before you begin any serious chopping.
Keeping Them Perfect
- Hone the blades regularly – a few strokes before each major use will keep the edge perfectly aligned and sharp.
- While dishwasher safe, we recommend hand-washing to prevent the blades from knocking against other items, which can dull them.
- Always dry your knives thoroughly before storing them back in the roll bag to prevent any water spots or moisture build-up.
- Depending on usage, consider a professional sharpening service once or twice a year to restore a factory-fresh edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a honing steel for?
A: A honing steel doesn't sharpen the knife by removing metal. Instead, it realigns the microscopic edge of the blade, which can get bent out of shape during use. Regular honing keeps the knife feeling sharp between professional sharpenings.
Q: Is the 20cm chef knife a good all-round size?
A: Absolutely. A 20cm (or 8-inch) chef knife is the most common and versatile size used in professional kitchens around the world, perfect for a huge range of chopping, slicing, and dicing tasks.
Q: Can I put the nylon roll bag in the washing machine?
A: To preserve its shape and durability, we recommend wiping the nylon roll bag clean with a damp cloth rather than putting it through a machine wash.
Q: Are these knives 'full tang'?
A: This set is designed to offer exceptional value and durability for its intended use. The tang construction is robust and securely bonded into the ergonomic handle, making it perfectly suitable for everyday commercial tasks.
Q: What is the difference between the boning and filleting knife in the set?
A: The boning knife has a slightly stiffer blade, which is ideal for working around joints and removing meat from bone. The filleting knife is more flexible, allowing it to glide easily over the bones of a fish for delicate work.
Q: Are the handles non-slip even when wet?
A: The ergonomic, textured handles are designed to provide a secure and confident grip during typical kitchen use.
Q: Is this Hygiplas 7-piece starter knife set suitable for a seasoned professional?
A: While it's an excellent starter set, many professionals use it as a reliable, low-cost backup or a travel set due to its robust build and comprehensive nature.
Q: How should I clean the knives?
A: They are dishwasher safe for convenience. However, for best long-term care of the blade's edge, a quick hand wash with warm soapy water is always recommended.
The Hygiplas Promise: Practicality for Professionals
Hygiplas has built its reputation not on flashy gimmicks, but on providing dependable, affordable, and compliant tools for the real world of professional catering. This Hygiplas chef knife set is the perfect embodiment of that philosophy. It's built on the core understanding that busy kitchens need tools that simply work, day in and day out, without any fuss. The true value here isn't just in the attractive price tag, but in its long-term reliability and the operational smoothness it brings. For a business owner, it means a standardised, safe, and easily maintained toolset for your team. For a catering student, it's a wise first investment in their career. This is equipment designed from the ground up with the pressures of a commercial kitchen in mind – it's tough, functional, and always ready to perform.
Explore more from HygiplasMore Than Just Shiny: Why Stainless Steel Matters in the Kitchen
Ever wonder what makes stainless steel the go-to choice for professional knives? It's not just about looking clean. The steel is blended with chromium, which acts like a microscopic, invisible bodyguard for the blade. It forms a protective layer that stops oxygen and water in their tracks, preventing rust and corrosion before they can even start. Think of it as a permanent forcefield. For your kitchen, this means your knives won't tarnish, won't transfer any metallic tastes to acidic foods like tomatoes or lemons, and are incredibly easy to wipe down and sanitise – a massive win for food safety and hygiene.
Who Should Buy This?
- Catering Students & Apprentices: The perfect starter knife set with roll bag to begin a culinary career with professional, transportable tools.
- Cafés and Small Restaurants: A cost-effective way to equip your kitchen staff with a standardised, reliable catering knife set for daily prep.
- Mobile Caterers & Food Trucks: The tough roll bag makes this kit ideal for safe transit and dependable performance at any event.
- Pub Kitchens: An excellent, hard-wearing knife set to handle the demands of a busy pub grub menu.
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