A shuriken (Japanese 手裏剣; literally: `sword hidden in user`s hand`) is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was 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 pla...... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuriken
The Shuriken is the trade mark ninja weapon made famous by the movies and stories about the ninja. The Shuriken was simply a flat piece of metal with sharpened points that were thrown at the enemy. Found on http://www.swordsknivesanddaggers.com/ninja-weapons-glossary.html