A ninja star, or Shinobi-shuriken, is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally used for throwing. They often look like silver throwing stars. They are sharpened metal weapons made from steel or iron filings. These stars were an important part of the ninja's arsenal and had various roles in their tactics. Some shuriken can be thrown like regular projectiles but most are designed for hand-to-hand combat use, typically strapped to the fingers with cloth bindings (ohagi). Ninja’s Style Of Using Ninja Stars Ninja would carry various numbers of ninja stars; some would even carry hundreds of them. But, they were limited to only throwing the shuriken from a distance. The one exception to this was the Shaken: a long metal needle with three prongs and a small weight at one end and a ring at the other. They can be used for both close up and long range combat but, just like the shorter versions, not for throwing due to their heavier weight. The rings allow the weapon to be tied to the fingers for use. A chain could also be attached to the ring, allowing the user to swing the weapon around in a manner similar to that of a mace or nunchucks. Sometimes, ninja would tie multiple Shaken together at the handles using chains, forming a nunchaku-like weapon with multiple metal blades pointed in all directions. This weapon is called Manriki-gusari. Some Varieties Of Ninja Stars There are many variations on shuriken; some were intended for better concealment on the person (for example, under a turban). Some of the variations are the Hira-shuriken, which was used for distractions, and the Kugi-shuriken, a more elaborate version that combines a spike on one end with a blade on the other. There are also smaller versions of shuriken called kyu-shuriken that were used for close combat. A kyu-shuriken is a type of ninja star made up of two straight pieces of metal about 6 cm long connected by either a chain, or thin leather strap so it can be thrown between different weapons in combat situations. Some shuriken have multiple blades attached around the circumference to increase lethality. This design is called Santō, which translates to "three mountains". Throwing Stars Used For Martial Arts Practice The word shuriken can be broken down into the kanji for "sharp" and "wind". The star is considered to be sharp in that it cuts through the air, but also in that it cuts into or pierces an opponent's flesh. When thrown, the star glides through the air with the force of a wind. This allows for both piercing and slashing attacks to be accomplished by throwing shurikens at an opponent. The ninja stars used in the martial art of ninjutsu are a significant part of the lore and legends surrounding this ancient art. Different types of throwing stars were made from a variety of materials, including metal, stone, and bamboo. The shuriken that children around the world use for their own imaginary games are often copies of these originally deadly weapons. A low-level ninja could achieve lethal results with throwing stars by using thick targets made of thick paper or bamboo. When each star was released at around eight miles per hour, it would 'stick' to its target after traveling about 30 feet before slicing through it. Effectiveness Of Ninja Stars! Ninja stars are the traditional weapon of the ninja. They have been used for centuries in Japan, although they are not just confined to that country. The earliest weapons that had a resemblance to the iconic throwing star had sharp points on their four points. With time, it became apparent that this design did not provide any particular advantage over other weapons so it was replaced with points of more or less equal length.
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