also: プチナイフ
noun
petty knife; paring knife; small kitchen knife
A small, versatile kitchen knife used for peeling, trimming, and delicate cutting tasks. Loanword from English 'petty knife' (from French 'petit').
果物の皮をむくのにペティナイフを使う。
I use a petty knife to peel fruit.
このペティナイフは刃渡りが短くて扱いやすい。
This petty knife has a short blade and is easy to handle.
General term for kitchen knives; ペティナイフ is a specific type of small knife.
Chef's knife, larger and heavier than a petty knife, used for meat and larger vegetables.
Loanword from English 'petty knife', ultimately from French 'petit' meaning small. The alternate spelling プチナイフ reflects the French pronunciation.