These Cold SteelA(R) Throwing Stars are made in the style of the ancient "shuriken" or more specifically "hira-shuriken" used by the ninja assassins of ancient Japan as they plied their lethal trade. Small. Easily concealable. Exceptionally sharp. Each Throwing Star can, with practice, be accurately thrown overhand, side-arm, underarm or backhand into any unassuming piece of cardboard, styrofoam, wood, or similar. 420 stainless steel Black-oxide coating 1.5" blades Includes nylon pouch for storage