Japanese Swordsmithing

Shuriken

The Shuriken (手裏剣,手離剱), alternatively known as shiriken in the Tokyo dialect, is a Japanese term that refers to various sizes and shapes of darts or throwing daggers. When written as...

Shuriken

The Shuriken (手裏剣,手離剱), alternatively known as shiriken in the Tokyo dialect, is a Japanese term that refers to various sizes and shapes of darts or throwing daggers. When written as...

Makibishi

A Makibishi (Japanese: 撒き菱 or 撒菱) is an ancient Japanese weapon, equivalent to the Western caltrop. All Japanese caltrops are referred to as Makibishi, and depending on the material used,...

Makibishi

A Makibishi (Japanese: 撒き菱 or 撒菱) is an ancient Japanese weapon, equivalent to the Western caltrop. All Japanese caltrops are referred to as Makibishi, and depending on the material used,...