Fishing type/fish species: Horse mackerel/ajing, Japanese striped beakfish, rocky shore, black sea bream, boat Type: Fishing hooks Features: Handmade Size: 11 These are Tosa hand-forged fishing hooks. Handmade. Tankichi Fishing Hooks, with a tradition of over 240 years since its founding in 1781 (Tenmei 1st year), specializes in the forging, hand-forging, and handcrafting of fishing hooks, utilizing techniques similar to those used in Japanese sword making. The oldest fishing hook manufacturer in the world.