Tosa hand-forged needles. 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 the process of making Japanese swords. It is the world's oldest fishing hook manufacturer.