Abstract: An inexpensive fishhook and a method for manufacturing the same whereby a piece of bait can be put as far as an end part of the chimoto side. An upper part of a shank (2) of a fishhook (1) is hit to form a flat surface (3) thereon, and a hole (4) penetrating through the flat surface (3) is formed at two points with a vertical interval therebetween. A part of the shank (2) is cut transversely across an upper hole (4a) of the holes to thereby form, at the upper part of the shank (2), a hole (4b) through which a fishing line (5) is passed and tied, and two upward protrusions (7) enabling a piece of bait to be engaged therewith and being capable of preventing the fastened fish line from being displaced from the upper part of the shank.

Abstract: A hollow fishing hook that will avoid the use of knots entirely, simplifying the profile of the fishing hook, making it easier for the end user to attach the leader line to the hook, simplifying manufacturing, reducing the propensity of the hook to catch debris in the water, and creating less auditory and visual distraction of the fish.

Abstract: Provided are an inexpensive fishhook and a method for manufacturing the same whereby a piece of bait can be put as far as an end part of the chimoto side. An upper part of a shank (2) of a fishhook (1) is hit to form a flat surface (3) thereon, and a hole (4) penetrating through the flat surface (3) is formed at two points with a vertical interval therebetween. A part of the shank (2) is cut transversely across an upper hole (4a) of the holes to thereby form, at the upper part of the shank (2), a hole (4b) through which a fishing line (5) is passed and tied, and two upward protrusions (7) enabling a piece of bait to be engaged therewith and being capable of preventing the fastened fish line from being displaced from the upper part of the shank.

Abstract: A fish hook with multiple convex facets is provided. Each facet may have a length that is some multiple of the diameter of the hook body. In addition, each convex facet has a radius of curvature that is some multiple of the diameter of the wire. Each facet may alternatively be formed from first and second convex surfaces, having first and second curvatures.

Abstract: A machine tool for pointing a plurality of wires is provided. The machine tool comprises a magazine, a base frame, a slide guide, a fixture, a grinder, and a numerical control system. The magazine is operable for holding the plurality of wires, to extend a wire end from the magazine and to allow relative freedom of rotation of the wires along their longitudinal axis. The slide guide is coupled to the base frame and extends from a loading station to a grinding station. The fixture has clamping sections operable to pivot toward each other to engage the wires therebetween. The numerical control system is operable to control the fixture and the grinder. The fixture is operable to translate along the slide guide to engage the wire end with the grinder. The fixture and the grinder cooperate to grind a desired number of facets into the wire end.

Abstract: A fish hook formed at least in part of a composite material comprising: an amorphous metal alloy forming a substantially continuous matrix; and a second ductile metal phase embedded in the matrix and formed in situ in the matrix by crystallization from a molten alloy. A method of making a fish hook. A method of fishing.

Abstract: A method for forming a barb of a fishhook including the steps of pressing a thin flat portion of the tip and either cutting or chipping a part of the barb to form a rear face on a side opposite the tip of the hook. At least either upper or lower lateral sides of the hook tip may be cut to form flat or concave lateral cut faces with a sharp edge along a ridge at a juncture of the lateral cut faces.

Abstract: An improvement to conventional fish hook units (11) comprising a J-shaped shank member (20) having a sharpened point (22) formed on one end; wherein the improvement comprises a discrete auxiliary barb member (30) having one portion (31) captively engaged with the interior of the shank member (20) by crimping.

Abstract: A self-limiting method and apparatus for deburring or rounding sharp edges. Structures which basically comprise a skin which is a surface of revolution with a plurality of upstanding ribs in a pattern forming pockets often have sharp edges on the sides of the ribs, formed by chemical milling or machining operations, with the edges lying along lines substantially parallel to the skin. It is necessary to deburr or round over these sharp edges without damaging or deforming the ribs or skin. To accomplish this, the structure is mounted on a fixture which permits the structure to be rotated around its axis of rotation while the axis is tilted at selected angles. The fixture is positioned above a hopper containing hard, small balls (usually steel). An elevator mechanism lifts the balls to a dispenser above the fixture which has appropriately located slots above the sharp edges to be rounded. Balls are allowed to fall through the slots onto the sharp edges and adjacent areas.