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Barbless Kanto-Style Fishing Hooks, Sizes 6–18 (10 or 50 pcs)
$7.36
Specifications
Product specifications
Available options
| Point | Round Point · Blade Point |
|---|---|
| Pack | 50 pcs · 10 pcs |
| Size | Size 6 · Size 7 · Size 8 · Size 9 · Size 10 · Size 11 · Size 12 · Size 14 · Size 16 · Size 18 |
Product Details
| Material | High-carbon steel |
|---|---|
| Hook Type | New Kanto (big game) |
| Product Name | Big Game Shin-Kanto Hook |
| Features | High-carbon material, flattened hook body |
| Color | Black nickel (subject to actual product) |
| Suitable Fishing Methods | Greenhouse snagging, commercial pay lakes (Heikang) |
| Hook sizes shown | #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12 |
| Feature | Hand-ground hook point |
| Penetration | Low resistance, ultra-sharp cutting edge |
Hook Dimensions and Specifications
| Hook Size | Gap (mm) | Height (mm) | Width (mm) | Wire Dia. (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | 9.35 | 20.5 | 11.9 | 0.90 | 0.170 |
| #7 | 10.0 | 21.6 | 12.7 | 0.95 | 0.195 |
| #8 | 10.5 | 22.9 | 13.6 | 1.05 | 0.255 |
| #9 | 11.4 | 24.9 | 14.7 | 1.15 | 0.325 |
| #10 | 12.1 | 26.8 | 15.5 | 1.25 | 0.410 |
| #11 | 12.8 | 28.2 | 16.4 | 1.35 | 0.510 |
| #12 | 13.5 | 30.3 | 17.5 | 1.45 | 0.620 |
Manual measurement, subject to minor variation.
Hook Dimensions and Specifications
| Hook Size | Gap (mm) | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Wire Diameter (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | 14.2 | 19.2 | 33.0 | 1.55 | 0.800 |
| #16 | 15.0 | 20.8 | 36.5 | 1.70 | 1.100 |
| #18 | 16.0 | 22.5 | 40.0 | 1.80 | 1.300 |
Big Game New Kanto Specifications
| Size | Hook Height (mm) | Hook Width (mm) | Hook Gap (mm) | Wire Diameter (mm) | Recommended Fish Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | 20.5mm | 11.9mm | 9.35mm | 0.90mm | 1.5–2.5 kg (3.3–5.5 lb) |
| #7 | 21.6mm | 12.7mm | 10.0mm | 0.95mm | 2–4 kg (4.4–8.8 lb) |
| #8 | 22.9mm | 13.6mm | 10.5mm | 1.05mm | 2.5–5 kg (5.5–11 lb) |
| #9 | 24.9mm | 14.7mm | 11.4mm | 1.15mm | 3–6 kg (6.6–13.2 lb) |
| #10 | 26.8mm | 15.5mm | 12.1mm | 1.25mm | 4–7 kg (8.8–15.4 lb) |
| #11 | 28.2mm | 16.4mm | 12.8mm | 1.35mm | 5–7.5 kg (11–16.5 lb) |
| #12 | 30.3mm | 17.5mm | 13.5mm | 1.45mm | 6–10 kg (13.2–22 lb) |
| #14 | 33.0mm | 19.2mm | 14.2mm | 1.55mm | 10+ kg (22+ lb) |
| #16 | 36.5mm | 20.8mm | 15.0mm | 1.70mm | 10+ kg (22+ lb) |
| #18 | 40.0mm | 22.5mm | 16.0mm | 1.80mm | 10+ kg (22+ lb) |
The above data are measured manually and may have a certain range of error. The recommended fish weight is based on store fishing habits according to hook size and may not apply to all anglers. Anglers with special fishing methods and habits should choose accordingly.

Big Game New Kanto Hooks
- Hand-sharpened razor-sharp hook points
- High-carbon steel forged for high tensile strength
Specifications
- Product: Big Game Shin-Kanto Hook
- Material: High-carbon steel
- Features: High-carbon material, flattened hook body
- Color: Black nickel (subject to actual product)
- Suitable Technique: Greenhouse snagging / commercial pay lake (Heikang)

Product Dimensions & Specifications
- Round point and cutting blade point styles share the same dimensions.
- All measurements are taken manually and may have slight tolerances.

- Size #14: Gap 14.2 mm, Width 19.2 mm, Length 33.0 mm, Wire diameter 1.55 mm, Weight 0.800 g
- Size #16: Gap 15.0 mm, Width 20.8 mm, Length 36.5 mm, Wire diameter 1.70 mm, Weight 1.100 g
- Size #18: Gap 16.0 mm, Width 22.5 mm, Length 40.0 mm, Wire diameter 1.80 mm, Weight 1.300 g
Big Game New Kanto Hook Specifications
- Manual measurements may have slight variations.
- Target fish weight recommendations are based on standard store angling experience and may vary according to technique.

Real photo size comparison on palm
- Size comparison showing hook sizes from #6 to #12 on hand

Armor-Piercing Blade Point vs. Standard Round Point
- Standard round hook point: Suitable for normal fishing, easy penetration into the fish's mouth.
- Armor-piercing blade point: Ground razor-blade edge thins the point, dramatically increasing sharpness and cutting penetration while reducing resistance to pierce hard fish scales easily.
- Thicker standard round point has lower overall sharpness, making penetration difficult when striking hard scales and increasing unhooking rate.

Hand-Ground Hook Point
- Blade-sharp hook point penetrates effortlessly
- Hand-polished point and ultra-thin cutting edge significantly reduce penetration resistance

Flattened Hook Wire for Superior Strength
- The entire hook body uses a flat-forging process to boost vertical breaking strength.
- Increases pull rating and significantly reduces the chance of bending or deformation.

Smooth Rounded Hook Shank
- Smooth shank end with no burrs to prevent line abrasion
- Moderate thickness prevents shank breakage
- Smooth rounded edges protect the leader line