Features: Handmade Type: Fishing hooks Fishing type/species: Shore, boat Size: 15 These are Tosa hand-forged fishing hooks. Handmade. Tankichi Fishing Hooks has a tradition of over 240 years since its establishment in 1781 (Tenmei era), specializing in the forging, hand-forging, and handcrafting of fishing hooks, similar to Japanese sword making. It is the world's oldest fishing hook manufacturer.