Talk:Shaken (weapon)

Shaken are not throwing spikes. They are flat plates of metal that spin like a wheel when thrown (hence "sha" ken...

"Besides Shuriken, throwing spikes were used." Throwing spikes ARE shuriken.

"The Shaken is basically a short bolt with a pointed tip" No, those are bo-shuriken. See above.

Refer to Secrets of Shuriken website for accurate technical and historical information on this subject. --Taishanglao 01:50, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

 Should this be merged with shuriken as they appear to be dealing with the same subject? Silverthorn

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I agree. Done. This page then, should be kept short and to the point, and making it clear that more information can be found at the shuriken page... --Taishanglao