Type... Fishing hooks Fishing type/species... Japanese seabream, reef, boat Size... 11 Features... Handmade This is a Tosa hand-forged hook. Handmade. 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, using techniques similar to those used for Japanese swords. It is the world's oldest fishing hook manufacturer.