BKK traces its origins to 1856, when a 16-year-old member of the Zhan family handcrafted the company’s first fishing hook in Poyang, Jiangxi Province, China.1

The family workshop originally served local commercial fishermen living around Poyang Lake. Over six generations, the family refined its hook-making techniques while gradually transitioning from handcrafted production to industrial manufacturing.

As recreational fishing grew internationally, BKK expanded beyond commercial hooks into premium sport-fishing products. Today, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with automated manufacturing, advanced metallurgy, precision engineering, and modern quality control.1

According to the company and independent business case studies, BKK has grown from a small family workshop into a large-scale fishing hook manufacturer with:

• Modern manufacturing facilities
• Around 600 employees
• International sales offices in Shanghai and Japan
• Distribution across Europe, Asia, Oceania, North America, and other regions
• Billions of hooks produced over its history1

BKK manufactures a broad range of fishing tackle, including:

Hooks

• Jigging hooks
• Treble hooks
• Single hooks
• Live bait hooks
• Circle hooks
• Worm hooks
• Offset hooks
• Fly hooks
• Saltwater hooks
• Freshwater hooks

Saltwater Fishing

BKK is particularly recognized for heavy-duty hooks designed for:

• Tuna
• GT (Giant Trevally)
• Amberjack
• Kingfish
• Snapper
• Grouper
• Offshore jigging

Freshwater Fishing

Products are also designed for:

• Bass
• Pike
• Perch
• Trout
• Catfish

Accessories

The company also offers:

• Split rings
• Solid rings
• Swivels
• Snaps
• Hook accessories
• Apparel1

BKK emphasizes several core principles:

• Precision hook geometry
• High-carbon steel construction
• Cold forging processes
• Advanced corrosion-resistant coatings
• Sharpness optimization
• Rigorous strength testing

The company invests in research and development to improve durability, penetration, and corrosion resistance for both freshwater and saltwater fishing.1

Some of BKK’s proprietary technologies include:

• Precision forging
• Super-sharp hook points
• Protective anti-corrosion coatings
• Automated heat treatment
• Material optimization for strength and elasticity

These technologies are intended to reduce hook deformation while maintaining penetration performance.1

BKK is widely regarded as one of the premium hook brands in modern sport fishing. It is frequently compared with manufacturers such as:

• Gamakatsu
• Owner
• Mustad
• Decoy
• Ryugi
• Hayabusa

Among anglers, BKK has built a reputation for:

• Exceptional sharpness
• High strength
• Reliable corrosion resistance
• Consistent manufacturing quality

Fishing communities often place BKK alongside other top-tier hook brands, though individual preferences vary by fishing style and application.2

BKK products are sold worldwide through distributors and retailers across:

• Asia
• Europe
• Australia
• New Zealand
• North America
• South America

Its international marketing is supported through offices in Shanghai and Japan.1

BKK states that it has received multiple design recognitions, including being the first fishing hook brand to receive the Japanese Good Design Award for one of its hook products, alongside other product design awards over the years.1

BKK summarizes its mission with the slogan:

Better. Stronger. Sharper.

The company describes its design philosophy as creating products “by anglers, for anglers,” with an emphasis on continuous innovation, field testing, and quality improvement.1

With roots stretching back more than 170 years, BKK is among the oldest continuously referenced fishing hook brands. Its transformation from a family workshop in Jiangxi Province to a globally recognized manufacturer illustrates the evolution of traditional craftsmanship into modern industrial production while maintaining a focus on premium fishing equipment.1

1. History | BKK Hooks International
2. BKK hooks are on the same level of quality as Owner and Gamakatsu. Fantastic stuff!