Fish Hooks

[Travis Talboys]

I'm looking for some info on the steels used for fish hooks. My searches have resulted in vague answers like, high carbon, Vanadium, and stainless steel. I was hoping someone might know what alloys are typically used.

Thanks,
Travis

 

[A.McPherson]

Dunno, but if you're wanting to make fishhook Damascus here's a video!

 

[Travis Talboys]

Thank you for the video. It didn't answer my question, but was informative none the less.

 

[A.McPherson]

No problem! I imagine that each company has its own proprietary mix, or brand of steel that they use. Probably a "trade secret".

 

[Storm W]

I believe that you can find wire and jigs used to make fishhooks. If you can find the wire you can probably find the grade.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

What do you want to do with the fish hooks? If making damascus, you want carbon steel hooks. That will be something similar to W1/W2. Piano wire is probably the closest thing easily obtainable for making your own hooks.

 

[Travis Talboys]

I was thinking of doing some canister damascus at some point, and I'm looking for something that will contrast with the 1095 powder I have.