Tosa hand-forged needles. Handmade. The plating is not perfect, but there are absolutely no problems 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, just like Japanese swords. It is the world's oldest fishing hook manufacturer.