Koyanagi's Blue Steel No. 1 Kurouchi is created with high-grade steel and a Buffalo Ebony Handle for the perfect balance between sophistication and durability. This knife is the perfect choice for aspiring chefs and cooking enthusiasts.

The Japanese word "Ko" means “small” or “short” in English, and the Ko-yanagi is a small Yanagiba¥ that is commonly used to fillet and slice small fish, particularly Aji (Japanese horse mackerel). The Ko-yanagi is useful knife for home cooks that prefer to clean and fillet the smaller sizes of fish themselves.