Gamakatsu hooks are the cornerstone of the Gamakatsu company, and are famous worldwide. Material and technology are what make these hooks superior to all other brands. The Gamakatsu company, in conjunction with a material manufacturer, developed a material known as High Carbon steel specifically for the manufacture of fish hooks. This material not only contains a higher percentage of carbon but also has very few impurities. As a result, Gamakatsu has earned Anglers’ trust throughout the world. The life of a fish hook is measured by the sharpness, hardness, and viscosity of the point, Gamakatsu prides itself on the quality of its product and the trust they share with anglers.