Tosa hand-forged fishing hooks. Handmade. Fishing species: Surf, sea bass, jigging, boat, lure, other Type: Fishing hooks Features: Handmade Size: Other Tankichi Fishing Hooks has a tradition of over 240 years since its founding in 1781 (Tenmei era), specializing in the forging, hand-forging, and handcrafting of fishing hooks, similar to the process of Japanese sword making. The world's oldest fishing hook manufacturer.