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Commercial Chef Knife | Red Colour Coded Kitchen Knife | 15.5cm Blade | Hygiplas C887

SKU: C887
£8.77 / exc vat
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  • Colour Coded Handle
  • Stainless Steel Blade
  • Soft Grip Nylon Handle
  • Easy-Sharpen Design
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Product Overview

Meet the no-nonsense workhorse of the professional kitchen. This Hygiplas red chef knife 15.5cm is designed for one crucial job: preparing raw meat safely and  efficiently. With a razor-sharp stainless steel blade and  an instantly recognisable red handle, it’s the go-to tool for butchers, chefs, and  caterers who take food hygiene seriously. It’s built to handle the daily grind without fuss, making it a reliable partner for any busy food prep station.

Specifically created for commercial environments, this knife is perfect for any business where cross-contamination is a risk. From bustling restaurant kitchens and  catering services to school canteens and  local butcher shops, the colour-coded system is a simple but powerful way to uphold the highest standards of food safety. The ergonomic handle ensures your team can work comfortably and  safely, even during the longest shifts, reducing fatigue and  improving precision.

Combining a durable, easy-to-maintain blade with a comfortable soft-grip handle, this knife delivers professional performance without the premium price tag. It's dishwasher safe for quick and  easy sanitation, helping you stay compliant with HACCP regulations. If you're looking for a dependable, purpose-built red chef’s knife for food prep that puts safety first, your search ends here. It’s the smart, simple solution for any professional kitchen.

Key Features and  Benefits

  • Colour Coded Handle: Instantly identify it for raw meat, preventing dangerous cross-contamination.
  • Stainless Steel Blade: Stays sharp and  resists rust, ensuring long-lasting, reliable performance.
  • Soft Grip Nylon Handle: Offers superior comfort and  reduces hand strain during long shifts.
  • Easy-Sharpen Design: Allows for quick and  simple maintenance to keep a perfect edge.
  • Dishwasher Safe: Makes end-of-service cleanup quick, easy, and  thoroughly hygienic.
  • Lightweight Construction: Provides excellent balance and  control for more precise, less tiring cutting.
  • 15.5cm Blade Length: A versatile and  practical size for most meat prep tasks.
  • Durable and  Robust: Built tough to withstand the daily rigours of a commercial kitchen.

Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Hygiplas
  • SKU: C887
  • Blade Length: 155mm / 6.25"
  • Overall Length: 390mm / 15.5"
  • Handle Colour: Red (Designated for Raw Meat)
  • Material: Stainless Steel Blade, Soft-Grip Nylon Handle
  • Weight: 0.11kg
  • Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Expert Review and  Insights

In a pro kitchen, colour-coding isn't just a good idea, it's a fundamental part of staying safe and  compliant. Hygiplas has always understood this, and  their red-handled knife is a perfect example. It nails the essentials: a solid, dependable blade that holds an edge reasonably well, and  a grip that's genuinely comfortable. It’s not fancy, but it’s a tool you can trust every single day.

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  • Practical Safety: The colour-coding is clear and  effective, making it brilliant for fast-paced environments.
  • Needs Honing: To stay at its best, it requires regular passes on a steel.

Case Study: Real Business, Real Results

The Griffin Inn, a popular gastropub in York, recently overhauled its kitchen processes to tighten up its food safety management. They needed a simple, visual system that all staff, from the head chef to the newest kitchen porter, could follow without confusion.

"We switched our entire knife collection over to the Hygiplas colour-coded range. The red knives for meat have been brilliant. There's no ambiguity, no chance of mistakes. It's made our prep line faster and, more importantly, safer for our customers. It just works."

Robert Green – Head Chef

By implementing the full colour-coded system, the pub streamlined its HACCP procedures and  passed its next environmental health inspection with flying colours.

Installation and  Maintenance Guide

Setting It Up

  • Before its first use, wash the knife thoroughly with warm, soapy water and  dry completely.
  • Assign a specific spot for your red-handled knife, like a dedicated slot in a knife block or a section of a magnetic strip.
  • Ensure your entire team understands that the red knife is strictly for raw meat preparation only.

Keeping It Going

  • While fully dishwasher safe, handwashing is often recommended to preserve the sharpness of the blade's edge for longer.
  • Use a honing steel frequently (even daily in heavy use) to realign the blade's edge and  maintain its sharpness.
  • Store the knife safely to protect the blade from damage and  to prevent accidents. Never leave it loose in a drawer.
  • When honing no longer brings back the sharpness, use a whetstone or professional sharpening service to create a new edge.

Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Chef Knife

Need a bit of help choosing? Here’s a quick guide to selecting the perfect knife for your kitchen's needs.

Stick to the Code

Colour-coding is a non-negotiable part of kitchen safety. Red is for raw meat, blue for raw fish, yellow for cooked meat, and  so on. Using a dedicated 15.5cm chef knife for commercial kitchen meat prep is a crucial first step.

Pick the Right Size

A 6-inch (15.5cm) blade is a fantastic all-rounder for most butchery and  prep tasks. It offers a great balance of agility for smaller cuts and  enough length for more substantial jobs without being unwieldy.

Consider the Grip

You'll be holding this knife for hours. A comfortable, non-slip handle like the soft-grip nylon on this Hygiplas model reduces fatigue and  improves safety, which is vital when your hands are busy.

Understand the Steel

Stainless steel is the industry standard for a very good reason. It’s tough, it’s highly resistant to rust and  corrosion, and  it’s relatively simple to sharpen and  maintain, making it ideal for a busy setting.

Prioritise Easy Cleaning

In a commercial kitchen, hygiene is everything. A dishwasher-safe design means you can be confident your tools are being properly sanitised at the end of every single service, ready for the next day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the primary use for a red-handled knife?

A: The red handle universally signifies that the knife is for use with raw meat only. This is a critical food safety standard to prevent cross-contamination.

Q: Is this knife suitable for a professional chef?

A: Absolutely. The Hygiplas professional chef knife 6 inch is specifically designed to meet the demands of a commercial kitchen, focusing on safety, durability, and  ease of use.

Q: How long is the blade?

A: The blade is 15.5cm (approximately 6.25 inches), making it a versatile size for most dicing, slicing, and  trimming tasks involving meat.

Q: Can I put this knife in a commercial dishwasher?

A: Yes, it is fully dishwasher safe, allowing for easy and  effective sanitisation in a commercial environment.

Q: What material is the handle made from?

A: The handle is made from a comfortable and  hygienic soft-grip nylon, designed for a secure hold even during long periods of use.

Q: Is the blade easy to keep sharp?

A: Yes, the stainless steel blade is designed for low maintenance and  can be easily kept sharp with regular use of a honing steel.

Q: Is this a heavy knife?

A: No, it's very lightweight at just 110 grams. This helps to reduce wrist and  hand fatigue during repetitive prep work.

Q: What does HACCP compliant mean?

A: Using a colour-coded system like this helps you comply with Hazard Analysis and  Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles, which is a systematic approach to food safety.

What Customers Are Saying

"Does exactly what you need it to do. It's a solid, reliable knife for the meat station. The red handle makes it impossible to mix up. Great value."

Mark L. – Pub Kitchen, Cardiff

"We bought a set of these for our catering business. They are lightweight, the grip is comfortable, and  they clean up perfectly in the dishwasher. A real kitchen essential."

Jenny P. – Events Catering, Glasgow

"A fantastic training tool for our apprentices. The Hygiplas red handled kitchen knife immediately teaches them the importance of safe food handling with raw meat."

Paul F. – Culinary College, Liverpool

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Hygiplas: Built for Compliance and  Confidence

When you choose a Hygiplas knife, you're investing in more than just a sharp piece of steel; you're investing in peace of mind. For decades, Hygiplas has been a trusted name in UK kitchens not for flashy gimmicks, but for its unwavering focus on the fundamentals of food safety and  practicality. This Hygiplas red chef knife 15.5cm embodies that philosophy. It's a tool designed to make compliance easy and  intuitive. By equipping your kitchen with this system, you reduce training time for new staff, minimise the risk of critical safety errors, and  give health inspectors a clear, visual confirmation of your commitment to hygiene. In the long run, this isn't just about preventing cross-contamination; it's about building a robust, safe, and  efficient operational culture from the ground up.

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Why Colour-Coding is Your Kitchen's Best Friend

Ever wondered why professional kitchens are so strict about coloured handles and  chopping boards? It's all about preventing cross-contamination, which is when harmful bacteria spread from one food to another. The Hygiplas colour-coding system is a simple yet incredibly effective safety protocol recognised across the industry. Think of it like a traffic light for food prep: red means 'stop and  think raw meat'. This visual cue ensures that the knife used on raw chicken is never, ever used to slice a tomato for a salad (which would typically use a green knife).

By using this Hygiplas colour coded chef knife red, you are implementing a universal language of food safety that everyone on your team can understand at a glance. It removes guesswork, reduces the risk of foodborne illness, and  is one of the easiest ways to demonstrate due diligence to health inspectors. It’s not just a red handle; it's a built-in safety feature for your entire operation.

Who Should Buy This?

  • Busy Restaurants: A must-have for the meat section, ensuring food safety compliance during hectic service periods.
  • Local Butcher Shops: A reliable and  affordable knife for daily trimming and  portioning of raw meats.
  • Mobile Caterers & Food Trucks: An easy-to-clean, essential tool that helps maintain strict hygiene standards on the move.
  • School & College Kitchens: Perfect for high-volume canteens where teaching and  enforcing food safety is paramount.
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