Ikijime Machine from Japan

Hand Operated Ikijime Machine

Video: https://youtu.be/TiFwUZbo3SM

  • Designed and manufactured in Japan
  • Used by fish farmers throughout the country
  • Two blades cut the spinal cord and gills – the two key processes of ikijime in a single up-and-down movement
  • Manually operated – easy maintenance,no electrical power required,
  • 1000 fish processed in 30 minutes
Two blades cut the spine and the gills
Blades lifted and the fish is released
Example of Salmon
Adjustable to various sizes