Make and Throw a Metal Shuriken

This is going to teach you how to make a well balanced metal/steel shuriken and ways on how to throw it.

Steps

  1. Draw your shuriken design note. If you intend to draw your own design follow the second list of instructions on a piece of paper and cut it out or if you would like make an origami shuriken and use that for your design
  2. Find or buy a piece of metal or steel 3mm maximum thickness. Now with a pencil draw the outline of the paper shuriken on the steel
  3. Use a bench or another surface and clamp the steel to the bench use a hacksaw to cut out the shape of the shuriken or use a strong scissor to cut the thin sheet of metal.
  4. File down the edges so you don't cut yourself when you throw it
  5. Now, to throw it, grip one of the points with your thumb and index finger bring it up to shoulder height then use the top point to aim by putting it in front of your target then snap your arm out flick the wrist just before you let it go if it is well balanced it will fly with the blades staying vertical if not it will start to go horizontal.
  6. Rule an {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} horizontal line then mark 6cm
  7. Now rule an {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} line vertically making sure that the {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} mark on the ruler is in the same spot as the mark on the line the two lines should end up looking like this +
  8. Now on all four parts mark halfway between the center and the end of the line EG.. O--()--+ center O line ---- half mark () end of line +.
  9. Now match up all four half marks with each other as they will be the guides for angles between each point.
  10. Now connect the ends of the lines with the marks from the last step till all end they are all connected.
  11. Now cut out the shape and trace to sheet metal and cut out (if desired cut 1cmsquared out of the center to help throwing and flight).
  12. Finished.

Tips

  • When throwing the shuriken at a target try not to think about scoring a good hit too much or you may miss.
  • Try starting with cardboard to avoid injury
  • Rough steps for own design shuriken

Warnings

  • Do not carry in pocket if you plan to be running or jumping as the shuriken may stab your leg
  • Check laws in your area to make sure they are legal.(Many places are illegal)
  • Do not use the shuriken when there are people close to or around you
  • Also be careful when throwing at a target it may bounce off and hit you
  • Do not throw at people or animals it may result in serious injury
  • Keep this out of the reach of children, as they might be seriously harmed

Things You'll Need

  • Paper or cardboard
  • Pencil
  • 3mm thick or less metal sheet
  • Something to clamp metal with
  • Hacksaw
  • File
  • A target

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