Presale: Expected Release Oct ‘26
Ninja Shuriken
Origins and early use
The shuriken is a small, hand-held throwing weapon historically associated with Japanese covert operatives often called ninja. The term shuriken (手裏剣) literally means "hidden in the hand" — te (hand) + ura (back/hidden) + ken (sword/blade).
Early forms appeared during Japan’s Heian (794–1185) and Kamakura (1185–1333) periods as byproducts of agricultural and metalworking tools: small nails, spikes, and pieces of scrap metal repurposed for self-defense or distraction. These proto-shuriken were simple spikes (bo-shuriken) rather than star-shaped.
Design
Craftsmanship reflected dual needs: concealability and effectiveness. Shuriken were made to be small and light enough to hide in sleeves, boots, or clothing folds while sturdy enough to penetrate soft targets or lodge in wood and armor.
Cultural context
Shuriken were associated with the social underclass of covert operatives and criminals, so ownership and use carried social stigma. Feudal regulations sometimes banned or restricted their manufacture or possession.
The secrecy of ninja methods and their low social status meant much knowledge remained oral, regional, and fragmented, leading to varying techniques and myths.
Be careful showing this to your friends!
Mintage: 199
Purity: 999 Silver
Weight: 2 oz
Presale: Expected Release Oct ‘26
Ninja Shuriken
Origins and early use
The shuriken is a small, hand-held throwing weapon historically associated with Japanese covert operatives often called ninja. The term shuriken (手裏剣) literally means "hidden in the hand" — te (hand) + ura (back/hidden) + ken (sword/blade).
Early forms appeared during Japan’s Heian (794–1185) and Kamakura (1185–1333) periods as byproducts of agricultural and metalworking tools: small nails, spikes, and pieces of scrap metal repurposed for self-defense or distraction. These proto-shuriken were simple spikes (bo-shuriken) rather than star-shaped.
Design
Craftsmanship reflected dual needs: concealability and effectiveness. Shuriken were made to be small and light enough to hide in sleeves, boots, or clothing folds while sturdy enough to penetrate soft targets or lodge in wood and armor.
Cultural context
Shuriken were associated with the social underclass of covert operatives and criminals, so ownership and use carried social stigma. Feudal regulations sometimes banned or restricted their manufacture or possession.
The secrecy of ninja methods and their low social status meant much knowledge remained oral, regional, and fragmented, leading to varying techniques and myths.
Be careful showing this to your friends!
Mintage: 199
Purity: 999 Silver
Weight: 2 oz
