also: プチナイフ
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').
I use a petty knife to peel fruit.
This petty knife has a short blade and is easy to handle.
Rare spelling with interpunct.
Loanword from English 'petty knife', ultimately from French 'petit' meaning small. The alternate spelling プチナイフ reflects the French pronunciation.