(<a href="http://www.j-archive.com/media/2009-02-19_J_04.wmv">Sarah of the Clue Crew peels an apple with a small knife.</a>) From the Old French for "prepare", the name of <a href="http://www.j-archive.com/media/2009-02-19_J_04.jpg" target="_blank">this</a> small kitchen knife tells us it's ideal for the peeling of fruits & vegetables