I would use this style of knife when I worked the garde manger station, because the thin blade was perfect for thin slices of onion and brunoise celery.
These qualities can easily transfer over to a home kitchen for fine knife cuts, cutting smaller fruits and vegetables that feel awkward to use an 8“ knife on—and the petty knife doesn’t take up too much space on your cutting board.
—Haley Laube, eCommerce Culinary Coordinator