Description
The Kamakura sharpening process produces a hook point that is just as good as a hand-sharpened hook, but without the time and effort of doing it yourself - you can be sure that these hooks are perfect every time, right out of the box. The Kamakura Wide Gape X is an improved version of this classic design, with thicker wire, but with a much finer point than the standard 'X' hook - it's likely you'll need to change your hook after every fish you catch, due to the delicacy of the point. It features a slightly inward-facing eye with a short shank, a heavily forged bend and a beak-like point. It can be used with a wide variety of pop-up and bottom bait presentations, and once it goes in, it tends to stay put. The points are protected by a wax film that must be carefully removed before use, and they come in a box that holds each hook securely in place - you get ten hooks in each box. Barbed and barbless versions are available in sizes 4, 6 or 8.
