Shuriken

A shuriken is a traditional concealed weapon that is generally used 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 knives, as well as coins, washers, and other flat plates of metal. Shuriken is the name given to any small-bladed object, while shaken is traditionally used to indicate the well-known "throwing star".

Shuriken are commonly known in the galaxy as throwing stars or assassin stars although they were originally designed in many different shapes. The major varieties of shuriken are the stick shuriken, the flat shuriken, or the wheel shuriken.

Shuriken are supplementary weapons to the sword or various other weapons in a warrior's arsenal, although they often had an important tactical effect in battle. The art of wielding the shuriken is known as shurikenjutsu.