Owner, Owner, and Owner. The biggest difference between Owner, Gamakatsu and VMC is simple. VMC is not worth the metal they are made from. Owner and Gami both chemicaly sharpened but owner will temper the hook after it is sharpened. Cant straighten them out! The cutting point has problems with the point breaking off below the barb. I think this it because the steel is thin at that point due to shaping the point. I only use the super needle points. I never carry a hook sharpener with me either. I'd rather tie a new hook on. throw away the old one.