Musky0503 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Why do most companies use Mustad Hooks as a measuring stick so to speak of what their vises will hold? Are they extra thick or thin or what? Thank you for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) Maybe its because OEMs can call Mustad and get samples of any hook they want to try out with minimal fuss. I just had Mustad send me some hook samples for a saltwater jig mold I am working on. For ease of working with I've found them to be in this order. 1. Daiichi (any TTI brand) - Pretty much anything I ask for. 2. Mustad - Hooks on demand. Easy to contact. 3. Owner - Hooks on demand. Contact not always consistent, but I get what I ask for if I take the effort. 4. Eagle Claw - 5. Gamakatsu - To be fair, TTI and I have a relationship that goes back about 15 years, so they may treat me better than average. I often go out and buy TTI hooks for my own use so as to not abuse our friendship. Edited June 27, 2015 by Bob La Londe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 I believe Mustad is the most widely used hook, but I haven't heard of vise manufactures using Mustad hooks as a bench mark, where did you find this information? Most what I see from vise manufacturers is hook types as they will usually tell you their vise will hold a certain size midge hook but I never heard any mention of brand so I'm curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted June 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 here is one, I just cleaned out all my bookmarks so I don't have the info right now http://www.saltwateredge.com/swe-rotary-jig-vise.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Now that is a first for me, I never saw any company specify hook brand but I don't look for saltwater stuff either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 That vise sure looks like a Peak!! but I'm with SJ, I've heard hook size but never brand - thats a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pup Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Mustad used to supply some of the best hook documentation in the business...online. Haven't looked for it in quite some time, but that'd be my observation. Mustad sets my hook size standards for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
