Size...16 Type...Fishing hook Fishing species...Rocky shore, boat Features...Handmade Tosa hand-forged hook. Handmade. Please take a good look at the shape of the "Shumoku" (a type of hook) before purchasing. Tankichi Fishing Hooks has a tradition of over 240 years since its founding in 1781 (Tenmei era), 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.