IKEJIME KIT Authentic Ike Jime Tools: Ikijime Fish Spike With Wire Stainless Steel (Imported From Japan) Magenta Iki Jime Handle Long Ikejime Kit

as expected

One Gripe: sometimes it feels too difficult to push the wire down the spinal cord after braining the fish (it bends going through the hole meaning the fish is waiting while for you spike it properly to shut off its motherboard while you improperly try to jam a wire down its back) but as I have learned **spike downward into the brain first to shut the brain off quick. Watch for the eyes of the fish to flash and change. Then "crunch" and angle it from down to parallel to the tail. You do this by almost giving it a second spike (pull out only slightly from initial downward jab) now you should be pointing back toward the tail after repositioning the hollow spike for wire insertion...the process is better this way (double jabbing it before wire insertion) and you can tell you are doing it right when the wire goes easily through the spine (after repositioning the second jab) and the fish should shake and shimmy then go limp if you're doing the wire insertion correctly. If there's any resistance whatsoever when you start to push the wire through... you're doing it wrong! and need to re spike at the right angle backward (just imagine the wire going in a direct line from the back of the head down to the top part of the tail fin) Those who say the wire isn't strong enough haven't mastered the technique, trust. I honestly believe the tool is perfect and anyone's issues have to do with finesse and commitment to learning this art form that isnt for everyone but should be. I'm buying another one for posterity and to look "cool" on the boat and because learning the technique sort of means you have to ruin the first one if you don't have guidance. I would say you need to put at least 20 fish to sleep on two or more occasions to truly get the feel for it and appreciate it for all the very true beneficial reasons it exists. Solid, niche product for the most serious fisherman and the product makes filets stay completely fresh in the fridge for two weeks. No joke. It also makes a crappy fish like a pollock taste halfway decent. Like magic.

The product seems high quality

This is a very well made kit and would highly recommend. The ergonomics of the handle allows for a solid grip positioning for a quick and easy dispatch of the fish. Instructions are clear and concise and it's compact enough to take out on blue water fishing trips or on shore dives to spearfish! Overall, a great product any anglers or spear fishermen/woman should have to preserve their catch to remain of the highest quality.

Haven’t used it on a fish yet but seems like a great product at good price.

The insertion tool does a good job on big fish the wire is long enough but not strong enough . Snapped first time I used it on striped bass

These are amazing! I catch lake trout and smoke them at home. Using this has come with a little learning curve to get it right but the quality of the meat is soooooo much better. Highly recommend.

Misleading description - this is from China, not Japan. The Amazon description says that this is imported from Japan and yet the packaging clearly says Made in China. One star for being lied to. Will likely return and seek the real deal from Japan elsewhere.