Largest Collection Of Ninja Stars

Throwing stars have been around for many centuries. The throwing star or Shuriken is a basic throwing weapon with striking on all edges. The throwing star, shaken, or tonki as it is known is not a “leathal” weapon. These “throwing stars” usually had only four points, as more than four were considered as being too difficult to handle. The exact date and origin of the throwing star is unknown. It is believed that it originated in China around 600AD and that it was first utilized in Ninjitsu. The shuriken were sometimes used as a warning means, or to deliver death threat messages to enemies. The first bo shuriken were actually sharpened hairpins, kept in the hair as a last-effort weapon. Unlike a throwing knife, the throwing star is designed to harm the target regardless of which end it lands on. Throwing stars usually come with 3 points and up to 8 points and is more of disabling or distraction weapon.They are very sharp and made of stainless steel or other very hard metallic material.