Introduction: Negishi Ryu Shuriken.

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About: As you have perhaps noticed, I have a fascination with weaponry. I particularly enjoy making and using old martial arts weapons, especially the meteor hammer and manriki gusari. My favorite bands are CRY…

Negishi Ryu shuriken are a version of the standard Bo shuriken (a straight steel spike around 6" long) and are often heaver and have a more unusual shape. This would be easier to do on a metal lathe, but, alas, I have not the funds to purchase such a device. As it is, I shall have to work with my old (and rather clunky) drill press.

Materials:
12 mm steel rod. (I used 3/8"/10 mm)
Drill Press.
Files.
Sandpaper.
Torch.
Angle Ginder.
Bench Grinder.
Sharpening Stone.

I'll be posting an instructable on throwing shuriken when I can. Until then, I suggest you read "Japanese Throwing Weapons: Mastering Shuriken Throwing Techniques." by Daniel Fletcher. Fletcher is a student of the MSR and trained under Yasuyuki Otsuka, one of the top shuriken throwers alive. This is an excellent book for anyone interested in Shuriken-jitsu. 

Good luck and happy throwing.