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{{caught|I caught a barred knifejaw! I'm really cut up over how to turn that into a pun...|Animal Crossing (GCN)}}
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{{Fish Header}}
{{caught|I caught a barred knifejaw! With that jaw, it SHOULD be barred!|Wild World}}
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{{Infobox Fish
{{caught|I caught a barred knifejaw! I'll have to use it to cut veggies!|New Leaf}}
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|name = barred knifejaw
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|ja-name = イシダイ
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|ko-name = 돌돔
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|zh-name = 条石鲷
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|zht-name = 條石鯛
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|fr-name = Ishidai
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|es-name = Dorada japonesa
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|it-name = Ishidai
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|de-name = Schnabelbarsch
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|nl-name = Kraaibek
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|ru-name = Полосатый оплегнат
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|image = Barred Knifejaw NH.png
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|icon = Barred Knifejaw NH Icon.png
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|scientific name = {{wp|Oplegnathus fasciatus}}<br><small>(barred knifejaw)</small>
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|family = {{wp|Oplegnathidae}} <small>(knifejaws)</small>
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}}
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The '''barred knifejaw''' (イシダイ, ''Ishidai'') is a [[fish]] in the {{SER}} introduced in {{DnM+}} and appearing in all subsequent games. It appears as a medium shadow (large in the first-generation games) in the [[sea]] all day long in every season outside of [[winter]].
  
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__TOC__
  
{{Infobox Fish
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==Catch details==
|name           = Barred Knifejaw
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===In {{PG|nolink}}===
|ja-name= イシダイ
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{{PGFishInfo
|ko-name= 돌돔
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| name = barred knifejaw
|zh-name= 条石鲷
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| number = 39
|fr-name= Scarus
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| num-plus = 39
|it-name= Ishidai
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| num-pg = 39
|es-name          = Dorada japonesa
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| num-e-plus = 40
|de-name= Schnabelbarsch
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| icon = Barred Knifejaw PG Icon.png
|nl-name= Kraaibek
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| sprite = Barred Knifejaw PG Field Sprite.png
|ru-name= Полосатый оплегнат
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| catchphrase = I caught a barred knifejaw! I'm really cut-up over how to turn that into a pun...
|image          = Barred Knifejaw NH.png
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| availability = Mar – Nov
|scientific name= {{wp|Oplegnathus fasciatus}}<br><small>(barred knifejaw)</small>
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| times = All day
|family= {{wp|Oplegnathidae}} <small>(knifejaws)</small>
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| m1 = No
|timeyear        = [[March]] to [[November]]
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| m2 = No
|timeday        = All day <small>(''Wild World'', ''City Folk'', ''New Leaf'')</small><br>4pm to 9am <small>(''Animal Crossing'')</small>
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| m3 = Yes
|found          = [[Ocean]]
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| m4 = Yes
|size            = About 60 cm
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| m5 = Yes
|shadow         = Large <small>(''Animal Crossing'')</small><br>Medium <small>(''Wild World'', ''City Folk'', ''New Leaf'')</small>
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| m6 = Yes
|rarity         = Rare
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| m7 = Yes
|price          = 5,000 [[Bells]]
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| m8-1 = Yes
|appearances    = {{DnM+}},<br>{{PG}},<br>{{DnMe+}},<br>{{WW}},<br>{{CF}},<br>{{NL}},<br>{{NH}},<br>{{PC}}
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| m8-2 = Yes
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| m9-1 = Yes
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| m9-2 = Yes
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| m10 = Yes
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| m11 = Yes
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| m12 = No
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| location = Sea
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| shadow-size = Large
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| rarity =  
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| sell = 5000
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| tank-width = 1.0
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| tank-length = 1.0
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| blathers-quote = Hoo! Hoo, I say! Just look at this magnificent creature! Truly, a king among edible aquatic beasts of the world! Tuna, scallops, oysters, lobsters, salmon, halibut, crabs, barnacles... Well, maybe not barnacles... One would have to be in dire straits indeed to consume a few of those jagged beasties! Now then, what say we set this chap up in his new home, eh wot?
 
}}
 
}}
The '''Barred Knifejaw''' (イシダイ, ''Ishidai'') is a rare [[fish]] found in the [[ocean]]. This fish can be sold for 5,000 [[Bells]] at [[Tom Nook's store]]. It appears all day from [[March]] to [[November]]. A barred knifejaw has black and white stripes and, while in the water, has a shadow within the range of small and medium; the shadow resembles the [[squid]], [[Octopus (fish)|octopus]], and the [[dab]].
 
  
The {{CF|nolink|short}} fish encyclopedia description says the fish has seven white stripes. The information given from the fish encyclopedia gives an official color to the fish: black with white stripes. Along with the other ocean fish, the Barred Knifejaw appears in the back tank when it is donated to the [[Museum]].
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===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
 
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{{WWFishInfo
In {{NL|nolink|short}}, it is used for the Barred Knifejaw Sauté recipe for the [[Harvest Festival]].
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|number= 43
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|image = Barred Knifejaw WW Icon.png
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|catchphrase= I caught a barred knifejaw! With that jaw, it SHOULD be barred!
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|description= Tough to catch.
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|availability= Mar – Nov
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|time= All day
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|times-peak= Mar – Oct
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|location= Sea
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|shadow-size= Medium
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|fish-size= 60 cm
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|rarity=
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|sell= 5,000
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|tank-width= 1.0
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|tank-length= 1.0
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}}
  
==Catch details==
 
 
===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
 
{{CFFishInfo
 
{{CFFishInfo
 
|number=48
 
|number=48
|image=Barred Knifejaw CF Render.png
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|image=Barred Knifejaw CF Icon.png
 
|catchphrase=I caught a barred knifejaw! Did you do something bad?
 
|catchphrase=I caught a barred knifejaw! Did you do something bad?
 
|description=Curious and not easily startled, these fish have seven white stripes.
 
|description=Curious and not easily startled, these fish have seven white stripes.
|times=March - November: All Day
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|availability=Mar – Nov
|times-peak=
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|time=All day
|location=Ocean
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|m3=Yes
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|m4=Yes
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|m5=Yes
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|m6=Yes
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|m7=Yes
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|m8-1=Yes
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|m8-2=Yes
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|m9-1=Yes
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|m9-2=Yes
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|m10=Yes
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|m11=Yes
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|location=Sea
 
|shadow-size=Medium
 
|shadow-size=Medium
|fish-size=About 24 inches (50 cm)
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|fish-size=About 24 in.
|rarity=
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|sell=5000
|sell=5,000
 
 
|tank-width=1.0
 
|tank-width=1.0
 
|tank-length=1.0
 
|tank-length=1.0
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}}
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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In {{NL}}, a barred knifejaw is used for the Barred Knifejaw Sauté dish during the [[Turkey Day|Harvest Festival]].
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{{NLFishInfo
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|name = barred knifejaw
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|number = 53
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|image = Barred Knifejaw NL Icon.png
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|catchphrase = I caught a barred knifejaw! I'll have to use it to cut veggies!
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| availability = Mar – Nov
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|times = All day
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| m3 = Yes
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| m4 = Yes
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| m5 = Yes
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| m6 = Yes
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| m7 = Yes
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| m8-1 = Yes
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| m8-2 = Yes
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| m9-1 = Yes
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| m9-2 = Yes
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| m10 = Yes
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| m11 = Yes
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|on-tortimer-island = Yes
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|location = Sea
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|shadow-size = Medium
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|fish-size = 60 cm
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|rarity =
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|sell = 5000
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|tank-width = 1.0
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|tank-length = 1.0
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|fish-size = 50.1 cm - 69.9 cm
 
|fish-size = 50.1 cm - 69.9 cm
 
|rarity = ★★★
 
|rarity = ★★★
|catch-rate = 1.8762 %
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|catch-rate = Cannot be caught at this time
 
|sell = 4,000
 
|sell = 4,000
 
|reward-bells = 2,000
 
|reward-bells = 2,000
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===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
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In {{NH}}, a barred knifejaw is the secret ingredient for Franklin to use in the Fish Meunière dish on [[Turkey Day]].
 
{{NHFishInfo
 
{{NHFishInfo
| name = Barred Knifejaw
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| name = barred knifejaw
 
| number = 58
 
| number = 58
 
| image = Barred Knifejaw NH Icon.png
 
| image = Barred Knifejaw NH Icon.png
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| render = Barred Knifejaw NH.png
 
| catchphrase = I caught a barred knifejaw! They must have a hard time eating!
 
| catchphrase = I caught a barred knifejaw! They must have a hard time eating!
 
| n-availability = Mar – Nov
 
| n-availability = Mar – Nov
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| location = Sea
 
| location = Sea
 
| shadow-size = Medium
 
| shadow-size = Medium
| rarity =
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| rarity = Uncommon
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| total-catch = 20
 
| sell-nook = 5000
 
| sell-nook = 5000
 
| sell-cj = 7500
 
| sell-cj = 7500
 
| tank-width = 1.0
 
| tank-width = 1.0
 
| tank-length = 1.0
 
| tank-length = 1.0
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| is-material = Yes
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}}
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==== Use in cooking ====
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Barred knifejaw is used as a [[Material|cooking ingredient]] in the cooking recipes for the following items:
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{{TableTop NH DIY|collapsed=Yes}}
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{{#cargo_query:
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|fields=nh_recipe._pageName=pagename,nh_recipe.en_name=name,nh_recipe.num=num,nh_recipe.image,nh_recipe.type,nh_recipe.diy_availability1=availability1,nh_recipe.buy1_price=buy1-price,nh_recipe.buy1_wikitext=buy1,nh_recipe.diy_availability2=availability2,nh_recipe.material1_num=material1n,nh_recipe.material1,nh_recipe.material2_num=material2n,nh_recipe.material2,nh_recipe.material3_num=material3n,nh_recipe.material3,nh_recipe.material4_num=material4n,nh_recipe.material4,nh_recipe.material5_num=material5n,nh_recipe.material5,nh_recipe.material6_num=material6n,nh_recipe.material6
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|where=nh_recipe.materials LIKE '%"Barred Knifejaw"%'
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|order by=nh_recipe.num
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|format=template
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|template=CargoDisplayNHDIY
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|named args=yes
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|limit=500
 
}}
 
}}
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{{TableFooter|note={{Community:ACNH Spreadsheet/Attribution}}}}
  
 
==Donation to the museum==
 
==Donation to the museum==
 
As with all fish caught in the {{SER}}, the barred knifejaw can be donated to the [[museum]] in each game by talking to [[Blathers]], who will also give some information on it.
 
As with all fish caught in the {{SER}}, the barred knifejaw can be donated to the [[museum]] in each game by talking to [[Blathers]], who will also give some information on it.
  
===In ''Animal Crossing''===
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===In {{PG|nolink}}===
 
Blathers will give this speech upon donation:
 
Blathers will give this speech upon donation:
:''"Hoo! Indeed, WOO hoo! A barred knifejaw, I believe. Hoo!  Hoo, I say!  Just look at this magnificent creature!  Truly, a king among edible aquatic beasts of the world! Tuna, scallops, oysters, lobsters, salmon, halibut, crabs, barnacles... Well, maybe not barnacles... One would have to be in dire straits indeed to consume a few of those jagged beasties!''
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{{Blathers|PG|Hoo! Indeed, WOO hoo! A barred knifejaw, I believe. Hoo!  Hoo, I say!  Just look at this magnificent creature!  Truly, a king among edible aquatic beasts of the world! Tuna, scallops, oysters, lobsters, salmon, halibut, crabs, barnacles... Well, maybe not barnacles... One would have to be in dire straits indeed to consume a few of those jagged beasties!<br>Now then, what say we set this chap up in his new home, eh wot?}}
 
 
''"Now then, what say we set this chap up in his new home, eh wot?"''
 
  
===In ''Wild World''===
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===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
 
When the player donates this fish, Blathers will say this:
 
When the player donates this fish, Blathers will say this:
:''"<Player>, the very fact that you caught this tells me that you are quite a fisher! Oh, a recipe for Barred Knifejaw? I'd recommend putting it in a broth. Grilling makes the flesh rather tough, eh wot?"''
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{{Blathers|WW|<Player>, the very fact that you caught this tells me that you are quite a fisher! Oh, a recipe for Barred Knifejaw? I'd recommend putting it in a broth. Grilling makes the flesh rather tough, eh wot?}}
  
===In ''City Folk''===
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When the player donates the barred knifejaw, Blathers will say this dialogue.
When the player donates the barred knifejaw, Blathers will say this:
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===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
:''"Hootie hoo, look at you! You've hauled in a star catch this time! Indeed, simply marvelous work! The Barred Knifejaw is a clever fish that, it's said, requires some rather fancy fishing to catch. Their monotone color scheme certainly paints them as smart, sensible fish in my eyes, eh wot?"''
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{{Blathers|CF|Hootie hoo, look at you! You've hauled in a star catch this time! Indeed, simply marvelous work! The Barred Knifejaw is a clever fish that, it's said, requires some rather fancy fishing to catch. Their monotone color scheme certainly paints them as smart, sensible fish in my eyes, eh wot?}}
  
===In ''New Leaf''===
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
 
An information board in the aquarium will display this description of the barred knifejaw after donation:
 
An information board in the aquarium will display this description of the barred knifejaw after donation:
:''"Barred knifejaws stand out thanks to the seven stripes adorning their white bodies. Their natural curiosity and strong pull make them a popular target of anglers, but they're no easy catch. They have strong teeth that allow them to make short work of sea creatures with tough shells. This means that both urchins and mollusks need to be careful, lest they become meals for these fish."''
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{{Blathers|NL|Barred knifejaws stand out thanks to the seven stripes adorning their white bodies. Their natural curiosity and strong pull make them a popular target of anglers, but they're no easy catch. They have strong teeth that allow them to make short work of sea creatures with tough shells. This means that both urchins and mollusks need to be careful, lest they become meals for these fish.}}
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===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
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[[File:NH Museum Barred Knifejaw.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The barred knifejaw in the museum in {{NH|short|nolink}}]]
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{{NHFishDescription}}
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{{Blathers|NH|The '''barred knifejaw''', also called the striped beakfish, is a lovely fish with a distinctive striped pattern. It is reportedly also a very curious fish in that it has been known to approach swimmers to "greet" them. They also tend to be good at avoiding fishing hooks, so well done on outwitting this one!}}
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{{clear|right}}
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==Fishing Tourney==
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During a [[Fishing Tourney]], when given a barred knifejaw, [[Chip]] will say the following dialogue.
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===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
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{{Chip|CF|Barred knifejaw sounds scary, but it's easy to stuff yourself silly with it! Nyuuuk nyuk nyuk nyuk!}}
  
===In {{NH|nolink|short}}===
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
:''"The '''barred knifejaw''', also called the striped beakfish, is a lovely fish with a distinctive striped pattern. It is reportedly also a very curious fish in that it has been known to approach swimmers to "greet" them. They also tend to be good at avoiding fishing hooks, so well done on outwitting this one!''
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{{Chip|NL|Now, you can always stew or grill a barred knifejaw. Now that I think of it, it's also not too bad as sushi! Course, I'll just be eating it raw. Yup, fresh and flopping! YUM!}}
  
==Encyclopedia information==
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==Gallery==
===''Wild World''===
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{{Gallery||Sprites and encyclopedia images}}
{{FishInfoWW
 
|quote  = Tough to catch.
 
|size    = 59.4 cm
 
|habitat = Ocean
 
|season  = Spring and summer
 
}}
 
  
==Further information==
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==Real-world information==
[[File:Barred Knifejaw.jpg|thumb|left|A real life Barred Knifejaw]]
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[[File:Barred Knifejaw.jpg|thumb|left|A real-life barred knifejaw]]
 
The striped beakfish, also known as the barred knifejaw, is a tropical fish, generally found in coral reefs and around Japan. It has been seen in Hawaii, but only once. It normally eats invertebrates.
 
The striped beakfish, also known as the barred knifejaw, is a tropical fish, generally found in coral reefs and around Japan. It has been seen in Hawaii, but only once. It normally eats invertebrates.
 
{{clear}}
 
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==Gallery==
 
 
<gallery>
 
File:Knifejaw.jpg
 
File:Barred Knifejaw (Animal Crossing).png|Barred Knifejaw icon in {{PG}}.
 
File:Barred knifejaw NL.png|Barred Knifejaw as it appears in {{NL}}'s fish encyclopedia.
 
File:Barred Knifejaw HHD Icon.png|Barred Knifejaw icon in {{HHD}}.
 
File:Acnh barred knifejaw museum.jpg|Barred Knifejaw in [[Museum]] from {{NH|short}}
 
</gallery>
 
  
 
==Names in other languages==
 
==Names in other languages==
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|es= Dorada japonesa
 
|es= Dorada japonesa
 
|es-m= Japanese bream
 
|es-m= Japanese bream
|fr= Scarus
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|fr= Ishidai
|fr-m= Parrotfish. Likely a mistranslation
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|fr-m= Transliteration of Japanese name
 
|nl= Kraaibek
 
|nl= Kraaibek
 
|nl-m= Knifejaw
 
|nl-m= Knifejaw
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}}
  
{{Fish}}
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==Notes==
[[Category:Fish]]
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{{Note list}}
[[Category:Ocean Fish]]
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[[Category:Food]]
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{{Navbox Fish}}
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{{Navbox Fish PC}}
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[[Category:Sea fish]]
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[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori+ fish]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing fish]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing fish]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori e+ fish]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori e+ fish]]
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[[Category:City Folk fish]]
 
[[Category:City Folk fish]]
 
[[Category:New Leaf fish]]
 
[[Category:New Leaf fish]]
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[[Category:Happy Home Designer fish]]
 
[[Category:Pocket Camp fish]]
 
[[Category:Pocket Camp fish]]
 
[[Category:New Horizons fish]]
 
[[Category:New Horizons fish]]
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[[es:Dorada Japonesa]]

Latest revision as of 13:31, January 20, 2024

Barred Knifejaw NH Icon.png Barred knifejaw  
Artwork of barred knifejaw
Real-world info
Name: Oplegnathus fasciatus
(barred knifejaw)

Family: Oplegnathidae (knifejaws)
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 イシダイ
 条石鲷
 Ishidai
 Dorada japonesa
 Ishidai
 Полосатый оплегнат
 돌돔
 條石鯛
 Ishidai
 Dorada japonesa
 Schnabelbarsch
 Kraaibek

The barred knifejaw (イシダイ, Ishidai) is a fish in the Animal Crossing series introduced in Doubutsu no Mori+ and appearing in all subsequent games. It appears as a medium shadow (large in the first-generation games) in the sea all day long in every season outside of winter.

Catch details[edit]

In Animal Crossing[edit]

#39
Barred knifejaw
"I caught a barred knifejaw! I'm really cut-up over how to turn that into a pun..."
Barred knifejaw
Time of year[nb 1] Mar – Nov
Time of day All day
Location Sea
Shadow size Large
Selling price  5,000 Bells
Feng shui None
Furniture size 1.0 x 1.0


In Wild World[edit]

#43

Barred knifejaw
"I caught a barred knifejaw! With that jaw, it SHOULD be barred!"

Description Tough to catch.
Time of year Mar – Nov
Time of day All day
Peak times Mar – Oct
Location Sea
Shadow size Medium
Fish size 60 cm
Selling price  5,000 Bells
Furniture size 1.0 x 1.0


In City Folk[edit]

#48

Barred knifejaw
"I caught a barred knifejaw! Did you do something bad?"

Description Curious and not easily startled, these fish have seven white stripes.
Time of year Mar – Nov
Time of day All day
Peak times N/A
Location Sea
Shadow size Medium
Fish size About 24 in.
Selling price  5,000 Bells
Furniture size 1.0 x 1.0


In New Leaf[edit]

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, a barred knifejaw is used for the Barred Knifejaw Sauté dish during the Harvest Festival.

#53

Barred knifejaw
"I caught a barred knifejaw! I'll have to use it to cut veggies!"

Time of year Mar – Nov
All year (Tortimer Island)
Time of day All day
Peak times N/A
Location Sea
Tortimer Island
Shadow size Medium
Fish size 60 cm
Selling price  5,000 Bells
Furniture size 1.0 x 1.0


In Pocket Camp[edit]

#19

Barred knifejaw

Event availability Fishing Tourney #1
Location Saltwater Shores
Shadow size Medium
Fish size 50.1 cm - 69.9 cm
Rarity ★★★
Catch rate Cannot be caught at this time
Selling price  4,000 Bells
Request reward  2,000 Bells, 4 Heart PC Icon.png Friendship Points
Fortune Cookie, Bronze Treats, Sparkle Stones (1.6%)


In New Horizons[edit]

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a barred knifejaw is the secret ingredient for Franklin to use in the Fish Meunière dish on Turkey Day.

#58

Barred knifejaw
"I caught a barred knifejaw! They must have a hard time eating!"

Time of year North: Mar – Nov
South: Sep – May
Time of day All day
Location Sea
Shadow size Medium
Rarity Uncommon
Spawn requirement Catch 20 total fish
Selling prices  Nook's Cranny 5,000 Bells
 C.J. 7,500 Bells
Furniture size 1.0 x 1.0


Use in cooking[edit]

Barred knifejaw is used as a cooking ingredient in the cooking recipes for the following items:

Recipes in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

# Item Image Type Buy price Available from Materials
847 Barred-knifejaw carpaccio barred-knifejaw carpaccio Savory Not for sale  Fishing
Barred knifejaw
Includes data sourced from the Data Spreadsheet for Animal Crossing New Horizons, compiled and edited by 6480, noizhub, Ricky, chaiinchomp, saberslime, robotic_scarab, mollumisc, sunmarsh, kyrokey, obstinateRixatrix, jackiwi, Zalex, SuperHamster, kait, hyuum, Azarro, Czarcasm, cinnamon_swirlix, astronomyfortwo, Welcius, glowtopia, BriKun, Alyrei, dodocodes.com, StevieCoops, sneeze, Shiny190, TwistedPeach, LavaToaster, capstone, vmario, rocklamp, Alexis, Aeon, and PanchamBro.

Donation to the museum[edit]

As with all fish caught in the Animal Crossing series, the barred knifejaw can be donated to the museum in each game by talking to Blathers, who will also give some information on it.

In Animal Crossing[edit]

Blathers will give this speech upon donation:

"Hoo! Indeed, WOO hoo! A barred knifejaw, I believe. Hoo! Hoo, I say! Just look at this magnificent creature! Truly, a king among edible aquatic beasts of the world! Tuna, scallops, oysters, lobsters, salmon, halibut, crabs, barnacles... Well, maybe not barnacles... One would have to be in dire straits indeed to consume a few of those jagged beasties!
Now then, what say we set this chap up in his new home, eh wot?"

In Wild World[edit]

When the player donates this fish, Blathers will say this:

"<Player>, the very fact that you caught this tells me that you are quite a fisher! Oh, a recipe for Barred Knifejaw? I'd recommend putting it in a broth. Grilling makes the flesh rather tough, eh wot?"

When the player donates the barred knifejaw, Blathers will say this dialogue.

In City Folk[edit]

"Hootie hoo, look at you! You've hauled in a star catch this time! Indeed, simply marvelous work! The Barred Knifejaw is a clever fish that, it's said, requires some rather fancy fishing to catch. Their monotone color scheme certainly paints them as smart, sensible fish in my eyes, eh wot?"

In New Leaf[edit]

An information board in the aquarium will display this description of the barred knifejaw after donation:

"Barred knifejaws stand out thanks to the seven stripes adorning their white bodies. Their natural curiosity and strong pull make them a popular target of anglers, but they're no easy catch. They have strong teeth that allow them to make short work of sea creatures with tough shells. This means that both urchins and mollusks need to be careful, lest they become meals for these fish."

In New Horizons[edit]

The barred knifejaw in the museum in New Horizons

When donating to Blathers or selecting "Tell me about this!" in New Horizons, he will provide the following information about the fish:

"The barred knifejaw, also called the striped beakfish, is a lovely fish with a distinctive striped pattern. It is reportedly also a very curious fish in that it has been known to approach swimmers to "greet" them. They also tend to be good at avoiding fishing hooks, so well done on outwitting this one!"

Fishing Tourney[edit]

During a Fishing Tourney, when given a barred knifejaw, Chip will say the following dialogue.

In City Folk[edit]

"Barred knifejaw sounds scary, but it's easy to stuff yourself silly with it! Nyuuuk nyuk nyuk nyuk!"

In New Leaf[edit]

"Now, you can always stew or grill a barred knifejaw. Now that I think of it, it's also not too bad as sushi! Course, I'll just be eating it raw. Yup, fresh and flopping! YUM!"

Gallery[edit]

Real-world information[edit]

A real-life barred knifejaw

The striped beakfish, also known as the barred knifejaw, is a tropical fish, generally found in coral reefs and around Japan. It has been seen in Hawaii, but only once. It normally eats invertebrates.

Names in other languages[edit]

Japanese イシダイ
ishidai
Barred knifejaw

Korean 돌돔
doldom
Barred knifejaw

Simplified Chinese 条石鲷
tiáoshí diāo
Barred knifejaw

Traditional Chinese 條石鯛
Unknown

Russian Полосатый оплегнат
Polosatyy oplegnat
Striped beakfish

Dutch Kraaibek Knifejaw

German Schnabelbarsch Knifejaw (lit. "Beak Bass")

European Spanish Dorada japonesa Japanese bream

European French Ishidai Transliteration of Japanese name

Italian Ishidai Transliteration of Japanese name

Notes[edit]

  1. All bugs and fish in the first-generation games can appear at a lower spawn rate up to five days before the start of their first month of availability.