Types of Material Used to Make Ninja Stars:
Ninja stars are small, sharp-edged throwing weapons. They come in various shapes and sizes, from 4-pointed stars to 6-pointed ninja stars . They are usually metal but can be made of plastic or paper. They are also known as shuriken; the characters for "shuriken" mean "sword hidden in hand." Historically, ninjas were said to conceal shuriken in their hands and then throw them at an unsuspecting enemy. These types of shuriken are still used today. The origin of the throwing star is a matter of debate; however, most think the first stars were iron horseshoes. Eventually, blacksmiths made a variety of iron or iron-looking stars designed to be thrown at enemies. The Japanese samurai used their throwing spikes (kunai) as weapons of war, and they continue to be used by ninjas throughout the world today. Neji uses them for long-range weaponry in Naruto. Also called Shuriken-ji, these ancient weapons have been used by ninjas since at least the 12th century to deter attac