What was the purpose of this design vis-a-vis the more ordinary forms of shuriken?
What was the purpose of this design vis-a-vis the more ordinary forms of shuriken?
Maybe you'd be better off asking this in the ninjutsu section?
Don't know. I was under the impression that the use of shuriken (even those of more unusual shapes) was not limited solely to ninjutsu.Originally Posted by ScottUK
Incidentally, I also wasn't really interested in the legends currently in vogue by most contemporary Ninja artists; that I could easily find on their dojos' websites.
If this is the wrong forum for this question, I would like to request that the moderators move this thread somewhere more appropriate.
I think I read somewhere that the Iga and the Koga boys were the only ones to use this type.
Don't all the serious ryuha use standard bo-shuriken in one form or another?
Matsuba-gata shuriken were used in the Iga region. see http://www.secrets-of-shuriken.com.au/index5.htm and scroll down to Iga Ryu.
I believe the blade was originally used as a fastener or something similar in woodworking - but am seeking confirmation on that.
cheers,
Jason