A shuriken is a small, flat object that can be used as a thrown weapon. In Japan, the term has come to refer specifically

1. Shuriken Ninja Stars from History
and Today!
The history of shurikenjutsu dates back to the Tenmon period (1532 A.D.-1555 A.D.); however,
there are some indications that it may have been around earlier than this. The Tenmon era was
an era of war in which many weapons such as the kusarigama and the katana were created.
With the rise of a new type of warrior, the ninja came a new type of weapon—the shuriken.
The word shuriken is generally said to derive from the action verb for throwing (投げ) and fork
(錐). Shuriken Ninja Stars were small bladed weapons, including any sharp pointed hand-held
objects, that might be used in an attack. These could be either pocket-sized or larger weapons
and were used both in close combat and as projectiles.
Introduction to Ninja Stars
Shuriken is a type of traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally used as a last
resort, such as when one's sword or other weapons had been lost in battle. Ninja-to were the

2. primary weapons of the ninjas; they usually carried several shurikens on their person for
close-range fighting and as backup weapons.
Depending on what kind of shuriken they wanted to use, ninjas might include a particular
number of them in their girdles or belt pouches. The shuriken (手裏剣?) are commonly known in
English as throwing stars or ninja stars although they take many different shapes and forms.
Some were straight, but some were curved. They could be two-edged or even with three sharp
points. They could be solid iron or just a piece of metal with four holes in it to reduce weight.
They could be painted in different colors for identification purposes or camouflage. Whatever
their shape, the shuriken was often very difficult to see, making them excellent tools for sneak
attacks and assassinations.
Common Types of Ninja Stars:
First, I'll start with a brief explanation of the different components of these weapons and how
they function. Next, I'll discuss the materials that make up the weapon before talking about what
can be done with them, such as throwing stars and shuriken. Finally, I'll wrap up with a list of
common items that do not fit into one category but still deserve to be mentioned.
Shuriken Ninja stars are made out of several components: tsukozuke (the star point), hajigaki
(the handle), and ura or obi (the loop for holding it by). The tsukozuke is the star point of the
ninja star. The tsukozuke are made out of folded metal and have a sharp front and a dull back.
The hajigaki are the handle of the ninja star. The hajigaki can be made out of wood or metal,
depending on what material is available to them.
If no metal is available, they can be made out of bone or shell instead. Aura or obi is the loop for
holding it when throwing it. The ura can be in different shapes and sizes depending on what
material was used to make it. There can be different types of ninja stars made out of different
materials. All ninja star components are made from metal, such as iron. The material used for
the tsukozuke and ura are usually the same.
The hajigaki is usually wooden but can be made out of metal as well. The materials used to
make a ninja star can vary depending on where they came from and what they are used for.
One of the main uses for ninja stars are incorporated with throwing them into targets that have
been concealed in many ways such as walls or other objects that seem ordinary but hide deadly
weapons.
Throwing them is very different from throwing a shuriken because you have a handle on it,
which gives you more control over where it comes from a single material. The majority of ninja
stars were made out of either iron or steel, which are both metals. Other materials that could be
used to make the core of the weapon include wood, bamboo, carbon fiber, and even clay. The
material used in the core determines the range and power (weight) of the weapon. Most ninja
stars are made from iron or steel.

3. Shuriken in History and Today!
A shuriken is a small, flat object that can be used as a thrown weapon. In Japan, the term has
come to refer specifically to the three-pointed throwing star. Shuriken Ninja Stars can be found
throughout the world in various places and times: they are most commonly seen sticking out of
the ground in traditional Japanese gardens and as decorations on American and European
historical buildings. In this post, we explore one of these overlooked gems; and its uses both
historically and today.
The first mention of the shuriken was found in a book written in Japan during the 17th century. It
referred to a small blade attached to a needle that would be thrown at one's enemy. The term
"Shuriken" actually means "hidden hand blade." Some believe that its use derives from an
ancient practice where criminals were punished by being forced to wear a concealed knife at all
times; if they broke the law again, they would be executed.
Other sources suggest that, since weapons were prohibited inside Buddhist temples, monks
and priests developed such weapons for self-defense. The shuriken was commonly used as an
assassination or death-dealing tool where it was often dipped in poison or acid for maximum
effect. Their use in warfare is reported from the 14th century. Their primary purpose was to
disable or kill the enemy without spilling blood.
This was done by causing wounds that were likely to cause death; though some others would
be treated so that the victim would simply appear to be dead, buried, and left to die. In this way,
it could be used against an enemy without having a face-to-face encounter where one might get
killed. The shuriken would be used in a variety of ways such as hiding it in food or medicine, or
even in the form of dumplings.