SHURIKIN: The shurikin, or “throwing star,” is a star-shaped
disc 4 inches in diameter with four to eight side-ground points.
The shurikin is usually less than half an inch thick and often has
a hole in the center by which it can be hung on a peg or attached
to a hook to hang from a belt. The most common method of
carrying shurikins is in a small belt pouch. Such a pouch holds
up to six of the discs, but it was common practice among the
ninja of feudal Japan to have special pockets similar to these
pouches sewn into their garments at the thigh or on the upper
arm, with each pocket holding one or two shurikins.

The shurikin is a good small-sized missile weapon, and its
shape and use easily lend it to poisoning purposes.

by Randy Bowman
 

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