Shuriken Are Very Effective And Have Various Applications

A shuriken is a Japanese concealed weapon that was traditionally used as a throwing knife or dart. Some looked like regular metal blades and others had strange, spider-web designs cut into them. 

They were also known as "throwing stars" because the edges resembled the sharp points on a star. Most were made of metal but there were also wooden shuriken, ceramic and glass ones. The metal ones tended to be better quality and remain sharper longer.

Shuriken: Why Use them?

Shuriken have been used in martial arts since ancient times as a means of quickly dispatching an opponent. Because they can be thrown extremely fast, like a knife, the knife-thrower was able to cut his opponent down without risking being cut himself. They are also good for use in a fight. Most good martial artists were trained how to use their shurikens effectively when a fight broke out.

Shuriken Are Made With The Best Material

Shuriken are made of some of the best materials found in nature. Using these materials will deliver them that are durable, hard and sharp.

The main material used is carbon steel. Most people use stainless steel as it is easier to sharpen, but stainless steel is less effective and duller than carbon steel ones because they tend to lose much of their sharpness over time.

Shuriken Are Associated With Ninjas And Assassins

The word shuriken often brings to mind the image of a tiny, harmless throwing star. This is untrue. They can be shaped into various shapes and sizes and made from a variety of materials such as metal, wood, or even stone. They can also be used as weapons in combat, but it's important to note that they are not designed for stabbing through armor or striking bone.

Shuriken are commonly associated with ninjas and assassins, but historically they were used by just about everyone and for a variety of purposes. The most common uses for ninja stars were as a tool for hunting and as a weapon in combat. Other uses include signaling, anti-theft tags, and even to keep birds away.

Be Accurate When Using Shuriken

Shuriken is a traditional Japanese weapon.

They are usually made of metal or ceramic. The blade of the weapon is connected to the hilt by a spring-loaded hinge. The blades are connected together by a spring-loaded pin or hinge, forming two parts that are held together by gravity. Hence the name "shuriken" from "shuri" meaning bounce and "ken" meaning line (as in a straight line).

The hilt of the shuriken is made of wood or metal. The handle of the weapon contains a notch, or chute, for sinking the blade into when not in use. The notch can be seen at the bottom of this picture. It is the same shape as a classic katana ("hira-zukuri" - "flat-line" construction), but it may be different depending on the country and period.

When thrown, the weapon spins rapidly to embed its blades in its target. The spinning of the blades allows the shuriken to penetrate hard materials (such as bone). Once embedded, the weapon returns to its original position by means of a spring.

Shuriken Are Effective In All Ways

Shuriken is one of the most effective weapons in the Sengoku period. It is a small, sharp point at one end and a heavy weight on the other. These lightweight throwing blades made from metal were originally used in combat during the middle ages in Japan, but have since been used for various other purposes such as training and festivals.