A shuriken, commonly known as "throwing stars", is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally for throwing, and sometimes stabbing or [[slashing]]. They are sharpened hand-held blades made from a variety of everyday items such as needles, nails, and [[knife|knives]], as well as coins, washers, and other flat plates of metal. Though it is commonly depicted in popular culture as a multiple bladed (usually three or four) throwing weapon with a hole in the middle.

This weapon is commonly used by [[ninja]]s.

h4. See also

* [[boomerang]]
* [[dart]]
* [[kunai]]
* [[List of Weapons]]
* "Wikipedia":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuriken
手裏剣 手里剑 日本飞镖