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Shuriken are throwing blades.
The major varieties are the Bo Shuriken (Dart) and the Hira Shuriken
(Throwing blade with multiple points, sometimes called Shaken but more
commonly known in the West as a Throwing Star). The art
or skill of throwing Shuriken is called
Shuriken-jutsu.
Contrary to popular belief (ie videogames, hollywood, etc,) shuriken
are not designed as a primary weapon, but rather as a distraction or
tactical weapon. The first shurikens were actually sharpened hairpins,
kept in the hair as a last resort weapon.
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