Until recently Daiichi made only small hooks. In fact when first asked to make larger hook patterns, the technicians at
Daiichi looked "perplexed." They could not believe what an easy task they were being asked to perform. As a direct result of the Daiichi team's small hook expertise, consistently perfect hooks are now yours. Here's how:
The Point
Above are some photographs of "brand name" hook points taken by an electron microscope. Things get ugly at 350 power - but Daiichi remains beautiful.
The Barb
Besides the point, the other factor of sharpness (the ability to penetrate) concerns the barb. The Daiichi hooks have two types of low profile barbs, allowing for faster penetration. Minibarb - the standard Daiichi barb - cuts into 40% of the hooks' wire diameter. Microbarb provides the ultimate combination of sharpness and holding power, cutting into only 20% of the wire.
Carbon Content
Rated at 80, Daiichi hooks hammer competitors in their carbon content. This translates to harder steel and sharper points.
Tempering
Daiichi takes longer to temper their hooks for maximum flexibility. High carbon strength and flexibility separates Daiichi's top quality hooks from the others.
Forging
The Daiichi forging process (flattened edges) adds 20% to your hook's strength and keeps your hook as fine as possible for sharpness.
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