Publisher's Synopsis
Shuriken, which literally means a sword hidden in the hand, is a special weapon traditionally used by ninja. Samurai also learned to use them along with their use of spears, training in archery and fencing.
These shuriken generally have a hole in the center of the small blades which are sharpened on the ends. The holes allowed for easy transport as the shuriken could be strung on a belt. The holes also provided aerodynamic and weighting effects when the item was thrown.
Shuriken are simple weapons, but their historical value has increased. Unlike the katana and other bladed weapons, antique shuriken are not often well preserved, largely due to their expendable nature.
