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This article is about the throwing blades. For the Japanese motor vehicle inspection scheme, see Shaken (Car Inspection) . Shaken (車剣, ''also read kurumaken'') are Japanese throwing blades or spikes. During medieval times, Samurai used throwing missiles as a ranged weapon. Besides Shuriken , throwing spikes were used. The Shaken is basically a short bolt with a pointed tip. Shaken were carried inner pockets or tugged into the belt or stiff backpart of a Hakama . In a combat situation, one could throw a single or handful of shaken toward an opponent for diversion. The targeted areas are vulnerable body parts like the face, the throat or the hands. The distance for a controlled flying path is up to 6 yards. During the diversion, one could escape or take advantage with a follow-up attack. There are a variety of forms known that follow the fashion of the shaken. Variations include one- or two-pointed tips, aerodynamically-shaped forms, or small blades. Today few Ryu still train to throw shaken. In such ryu, an aimed single shaken throw is practiced against targets. Also, rare Kata are trained where shaken are used for an initial action followed by a sword technique. |
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