Xtrada IKEJIME Pocket Spike with Stainless Steel Wire, Blue

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Item weight: 0.04 Kilograms
Product dimensions: 12.52 x 2.76 x 1.18 inches

Quick take

Compact ikejime spike with wire designed for humane and rapid fish dispatch.

This pocket-sized ikejime tool pairs a short spike with a stainless steel wire for dispatching small fish the Japanese way, and it clips on with a carabiner. The spike runs about 50 mm and the wire is 1.0 mm thick and 220 mm long, sized for panfish, trout, perch and mackerel. A plastic handle and a sheath keep it easy to carry and handle, and the whole kit weighs roughly 0.04 kg.

Best for

Fishermen valuing fish quality and humane methods
Keeping fresh fish for consumption
Panfish and small saltwater species

Skip if

Catch-and-release fishing
Very large fish requiring industrial tools

Strengths

Ikejime method produces highest quality meat by preserving umami flavor
Spike design allows ergonomic application without excessive force
Stainless steel wire resists corrosion and maintains sharpness

Trade-offs

Requires training and practice for proper technique
Design is species-specific to smaller fish
Cultural understanding of ikejime may be limited

Fishing fit

Species: Trout
Panfish
Water: Freshwater
Saltwater
Skill level: Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Type	ikejime spike and wire

Updated 21 October 2026