The modern ninja throwing stars are child's playthings, an antiquated weapon of war for an era of peace. Ninja professionals in Japan have little or no use for this toy. On the battlefield, it provides no significant advantage over the standard Edged Weapon and it bears the great disadvantage of being noisy and easily detectable.

1. What are The Drawbacks of Ninja
Throwing Stars?
You've heard the legend of the ultimate warrior, an expert in all forms of combat and
armed with a single weapon: the ninja star. But what are these mysterious weapons? And
how do they work? These ninja-throwing stars are a type of weapon utilized by ninjas
during their assassinations.
The blades ranged from 3" to 12" long and were often made from steel or brass, depending
on the circumstances. They were dangerous weapons that could easily break bones or sever
limbs if used deftly--the ninja would throw these blades at their targets before moving in
for the kill.

2. Drawbacks of Throwing Stars:
The modern ninja throwing stars are child's playthings, an antiquated weapon of war for
an era of peace. Ninja professionals in Japan have little or no use for this toy. On the
battlefield, it provides no significant advantage over the standard Edged Weapon and it
bears the great disadvantage of being noisy and easily detectable.
Ninja experts claim that to be worth using at all, these stars must be thrown with expert
skill and accuracy through gaps in armor or time periods between layers of protection
(such as one's kimono sleeves). This is prohibitively difficult. Here are the 5 major
drawbacks of ninja stars:
1. Fragility
The ninja star, or shuriken as it is sometimes called, is a small, sharp-edged piece of metal.
It can cause lethal injuries if thrown with force and accuracy. Yet it was designed
expressly for throwing and was not intended to withstand the impact of this process. The
metal is thin and weak enough that even very forceful throws can break the star into
several pieces.
2. Clumsiness
It's not always easy to throw a ninja star. Since it is designed for throwing, its center of
gravity is set to facilitate this action. When the first two points of impact on a target are
the tips of the shuriken and not the four corner points, it is considered a hit. While this
can be an effective means of target practice, it does not provide an ideal design for killing
or maiming someone.
In fact, if thrown with force into a target's eyes or throat, all that would result is a
gouged and bleeding wound. The tip could miss the intended target and fail to cause death;
instead having ricocheted off another surface without causing any permanent damage at
all or having no such effect.
3. Distraction
It is a mistake to assume that throwing ninja stars will distract the enemy. If they are the
least bit prepared, they may feel suspicious when a shuriken is thrown at them. A more

3. likely scenario is that the enemy will focus on finding the source of the weapon rather than
on fighting back, and this can be a fatal distraction.
Many untrained people who have found themselves under attack by ninjas have been caught
totally off guard by ninja-throwing stars and subsequently killed or severely injured by
other means long before they could recover from their confusion and fear enough to
counterattack.
4. Sound
These throwing stars, or shuriken as it is sometimes called, are designed to be silent.
They are so made that a person could sneak up on a victim and strike them with the star
without the victim being able to hear the sound of the weapon. Likewise, they give off a
faint whistling noise if heard at close range. This can be used to advantage by an
experienced ninja in stealth; killing or badly injuring someone who is incapable of hearing
their approach. This can even include carrying out hit-and-run assassination attempts or
ambushing enemy forces undetected.
5. Use
For any ninja to be considered skilled enough to use this weapon, he must first practice
using it in his everyday life. He must learn how to throw the shuriken accurately and
powerfully with great force and minimal noise. He must learn to use the shadows and
darkness to conceal himself and not make a sound. He must also be prepared for his target
at all times. Should he be surprised by enemies, he cannot count on being fast enough to
use the shuriken effectively in hand-to-hand combat. He will need another weapon in order
to do that.
How to Avoid Ninja Star Injuries?
If you were unlucky enough to get a ninja star stuck in your flesh, what's the best way to
remove it? Luckily, we have these handy pointers straight from a doctor. Get emergency
medical attention if you feel any of these symptoms:
Bleeding profusely from the wound, major blood loss, or shock shown by lack of breathing
or unconsciousness.
The wound is within one inch of the eyes, ears, or nose.
The wound is on the head, neck, or back.

4. The wound is deep and gaping.
There are long, thin objects stuck in the wound (darts, arrows).
You have diabetes or other medical conditions that affect your circulation and sensation in
your extremities. You are pregnant or elderly; some wounds may require surgical
intervention but if you're old and/or not feeling too well usually it's best not to take
chances. If you're a bit squeamish then skip to the last step because you'll want some
vomit bags if it applies to you...