Petty Utility Knife 100 mm Dellinger Essence – Šikula Nr. 03

Šikula – a Small Knife You'll Always Keep Close at Hand

Dellinger Essence „Šikula“ No. 03 is the third knife in the Dellinger Essence series and is based on the Japanese Petty Knife (ペティナイフ) design. A Petty is a smaller, versatile kitchen knife that complements larger knives such as Gyuto or Santoku.

The 100 mm blade provides excellent control during delicate and detailed work. Šikula is ideal for peeling fruit and vegetables, removing stems and blemishes, trimming ingredients, making small cuts, decorating and other tasks where a large chef's knife would be unnecessarily bulky.

Weighing approximately 85 g, the knife is lightweight and easy to handle. Its compact dimensions allow comfortable work not only on a cutting board but also directly in the hand when peeling or trimming smaller ingredients.

Knives in the Dellinger Essence series are suitable for both right-handed and left-handed users. The ergonomically shaped synthetic Pakkawood handle provides a comfortable and secure grip during everyday use.

German 1.4116 Steel – Durable and Easy to Maintain

The blade is made from German 1.4116 stainless steel with a hardness of approximately 56–58 HRC. This steel offers a good balance of sharpness, toughness, corrosion resistance and ease of resharpening.

Each knife is sharpened by hand and inspected before dispatch to ensure that it is ready for immediate use and meets the standards of the Dellinger Essence series.

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What Is Šikula Best Suited For?

Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle

The handle is made from synthetic wood PAKKA WOOD . This material combines the appearance of wood with increased resistance to moisture and environmental changes.

The brown, textured handle is hand-polished and ergonomically shaped. Thanks to the knife's compact dimensions, it provides good control when cutting on a board as well as during delicate work directly in the hand.

Šikula Knife Specifications

Premium Gift Packaging

Thanks to its practical size, Šikula is also suitable as a gift for home cooks and enthusiasts of quality kitchen knives. The premium packaging, consisting of a black wooden box with a metal clasp, enhances its appearance and creates an elegant presentation.

Laser personalisation can also turn it into an original gift for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, Christmas or other special occasions.

Knife Handling Rules

• Never wash the knife in a dishwasher.
• After use, wash the knife by hand and dry it thoroughly immediately.
• Do not use the knife as a lever or subject the blade to excessive sideways pressure.
• Do not use the knife as a screwdriver or as a substitute for other tools.
• Protect the knife from drops, impacts and contact with very hard surfaces.

Sharpening Your Kitchen Knife

For sharpening, we recommend quality water or diamond sharpening stones. If you are unsure about the correct technique, you can contact us directly or attend our knife sharpening courses .

Proper sharpening helps maintain the geometry of the cutting edge and extends the knife's lifespan. Incorrect sharpening with unsuitable tools can damage the cutting edge.

Choose the Right Sharpening Tools

Sharpening stone (whetstone) – the recommended choice for precise sharpening of a knife made from 1.4116 steel. A grit of approximately 1000 grit is suitable for routine edge restoration, while approximately 3000–6000 grit is suitable for finer finishing and smoothing the cutting edge.

Honing steel – suitable for regular maintenance of the cutting edge between sharpening sessions.

Pull-through sharpener – a quick and simple option for regular maintenance at home.