Size: 25 Features: Handmade Type: Fishing hooks Fishing species: Rock, sea bass, jigging, boat, yellowtail Tosa hand-forged fishing hooks. Handmade. The plating condition is not perfect, but there is no problem with use. Tankichi Fishing Hooks has a tradition of over 240 years since its founding in 1781 (Tenmei 1st year), 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.