Fishing Type/Fish Species: Ishidai (Striped Beakfish), Shore, Boat, Other Type: Fishing Hooks Features: Handmade Size: 15 These are Tosa hand-forged fishing hooks. They are handmade. The plating is not perfect, but there is no problem with their use. Tankichi Fishing Hooks has a tradition of over 240 years since its founding in 1781 (Tenmei era), and specializes in the forging, hand-forging, and handcrafting of fishing hooks, similar to Japanese swords. It is the world's oldest fishing hook manufacturer.