I have no proof for my theory, but I wouldn't be surprised if hook manufacturers are like fishing line manufacturers. Almost all the different brands are made in a few factories over in China. Eagle Claw is probably made here in the USA, Mustad was purchased by by some large parent company based in China, correct? Firehole Sticks, while being distributed by a gent here in the US, are actually made over in China to his specifications. Dai-Riki hooks are made in Korea, and distributed by Dan Bailey in Montana. Not sure about the other brands.

Lately, I've been tying on a lot of Wholesale Fly Company hooks. They are, to my eye, 100% identical to the White River brand of hooks you can get at BPS. The BPS hooks are roughly $5/25, while the Wholesale Fly Company hooks are $7/100.