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Shuriken
A shuriken (手裏剣; lit. 'blade hidden in hand') is a type of Japanese concealed weapon that is functionally similar to a throwing knife. Its most iconic form is a star-shaped projectile forged from steel which is thrown in a spinning motion to inflict injury with its pointed blades.[1] It was a staple of ninja and samurai during the Warring States period [citation needed] and into the Tokugawa era.[2]
Apart from its usage in Japan, certain elite units of the Ming military were also serviced with shuriken,[3][4][5][6] most notably the Jinyiwei secret police.[7] The Shimazu clan used shuriken against the British Assassin Edward Kenway in 1725 when they encountered him in Macau.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
References
- ↑ Turnbull, Stephen. (2019). "Ninja Weapons and How to Use Them". In Ninja: The (Unofficial) Secret Manual. New York, NY: Thames & Hudson, pp. 112–131.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – Database: Poleaxe Guard
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – Database: Grabber
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – Database: Seeker
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – Database: Metal Shield Guard
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – Master