Perfect (Model Perfect) bend
What it is
A true round bend: the curve is an even half-circle from the shank to the point.
Also called Model Perfect.
Chosen automatically: the most typical Perfect (Model Perfect) bend in the catalog.
The typical shape
All 17 silhouettes, drawn the same length, one over anotherThe example, Bergman Blue Label Perfect Balance — Perfect Balance
Where the grey is darkest, most Perfect (Model Perfect) bend hooks share the line. A faint outline off on its own is a hook drawn differently.
How to tell it apart
The bends most often confused with it, each shown by its most typical hook.
Perfect (Model Perfect) bend
A true round bend: the curve is an even half-circle from the shank to the point.
17 hooks · shown: Bergman Blue Label Perfect Balance — Perfect Balance
Sneck bend
A bend with near-square corners: the wire turns sharply down from the shank and sharply up into the point, with a straight section between.
28 hooks · shown: Partridge Sneck Taper Hooks
Viking bend
A strong round bend with the point set parallel to the shank, used on bait and sea hooks.
32 hooks · shown: Mustad Hooks – 7947 A