Yeah, I don't like the fact that the VMC's are from gay Paris one bit.

But I don't like rusty hooks every morning, either. I can sharpen VMC's and use them for days (til I lose them). They hold up to B10 chinook - B10 is home to the world's hardest takedowns in my book.

You yuppie river guys can change your hooks after every other cast and do a hard hook set on a rock with your braided line and break tips. That way, you don't have to learn how to sharpen

I expect in a few more years, all hooks will be made in SE Asia, anyway. BTW, where are Owner hooks made?