ALL FORGED J HOOKS ARE FORGED IN A COAL FIRE WITH A HOLE IN THE TOP TO HANG THE HOOK WHERE YOU NEED! EACH HOOK HAS A BOILED LINSEED FINISH TO KEEP MOISTURE OFF THE METAL AND TO GIVE IT A "BLACKENED" LOOK. THE END OF THE HOOK HAS A "PIGTAIL" CURL ON IT TO PREVENT A SHARP POINT AND A DECORATIVE  LOOK AT THE SAME TIME.