REVIEW: Light, Medium, and Heavy Cold Steel's Sure Strike Shuriken
Рет қаралды 7,441
Жыл бұрынMost ninja stars (aka shuriken) that are sold online are very light and small, so when I saw that Cold Steel was selling larger shuriken at different weights, I couldn’t help but want to try all three sets.
I bought these at midwayusa.com-the price on Cold Steel’s website was much more expensive.
www.midwayusa.com/product/115...
Even though I made my folding shuriken for my 6-year-old daughter, she does not want to throw them. She prefers the Hira Shuriken (from Sharp Blades) and the Light and Medium Cold Steel Sure Strikes-possibly because they are easier and safer to hold. My DIY folding shuriken are so pointy, that I’m afraid if she mishandles them she’ll hurt herself. This is fine, because out of all my shuriken, my DIY ones are still my favorite. They feel "stealthy" and stick practically every time, no matter the distance. If I could throw several at time like the Light Sure Strikes, they’d be close to perfect.
Overall, the Medium Cold Steel Shuriken is great set to start with. If were to tweak the design, they’d be more pointy with no bevel.
Here is my DIY: Folding Shuriken Playlist.
• DIY: Folding Shuriken
Condor’s Senban Shuriken Flying Way Past Target
• Condor’s Ninja Stars v...
Naruto- 10 Minutes of Shuriken/Kunai Moves
• Naruto- 10 Minutes of ...
Naruto Shuriken Videogame Footage is from PS3’s Ultimate Ninja Storm
@AdlerMow 2 ай бұрын
I'm glad to see the happiness on your daughter's eyes, it soo beautiful. Who won't be happy to have such a positive and fun mother, having good times exercising on the real world?
@Xolette Ай бұрын
Aw, thanks!
@HanSolo__ Жыл бұрын
OMG! Until now, I had no idea how long I was your subscriber. I'm quite sure it is close to 9-10 years, but maybe even more. For this time, I crafted DIY "something that looks like an unsharpened dagger." It was looking and performing badly. Years later, I made myself heat-treated professional knives and spikes. Later I participated in making production models of knives, hatchets and hawks for throwing. As a designer, I have a few with my name on them. Then competitions, and there I'm back on your channel. Thank you for the journey that would never be possible without you. Keep your disarming smile, and never stop laughing the way you do. You are such a positive person. 😄🤗
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Aw, thank you! I'm glad I was in some part... part of your journey! When I started throwing...on a whim, there was no KZfaq or video tutorials really online so I was just guessing on how to throw. When I did figure it out years later, I thought I should post my progress to help others out. So I'm glad to hear that I have helped someone along the way. It's great that it brought you into the world of knife making! Thank you for the comment!
@HanSolo__ Жыл бұрын
@@Xolette Okay, I kinda hoped you were able to check out this guy's knives: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/brKcetar1dvbkps.html Both, Melon (that's his nickname, he is a funny guy) and Graf are friends of mine. I designed a few knives and showed them to Melon. At this time we were making small keychain tools with exceptional quality. I asked him (it was 7-8 years back): - Is it, by any chance, possible to manufacture very simple throwing knives on a budget? Today I'm sure it was just between "Impossible!" and "on a VERY tight budget." The target was something like today's 3x heat-treated, roughly made throwing knives for 100PLN, which back then was maybe 25-27-ish bucks. Today it is around $20. We've made it. Graf joined us a bit later with his own ideas. Some prototypes showed up, and the first small production batches. Graf said he wants to go all in with an online shop with branding, a nice look and a finish plus new, more refined designs. Later a few will make their dedicated offer. The idea of tomahawks pops up. I took one for testing, and it worked flawlessly. The quality was always out there. I mean price never reflected how high quality all these things were. Yes, just like those two freaks, I'm from Poland. 😄 Take care.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
@@HanSolo__ Oh wow! What a small world. Glad Graf and Melon are still making knives and at a good price point! One of my favorite throwing knives is from Flying Steel but it'd be hard to get a set with them being expensive. Wow, tomahawks! In the US it seems there are a lot of tomahawk throwing ranges popping up. Thanks for the inside look into your company!
@HanSolo__ Жыл бұрын
@@Xolette BTW: Check out this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrySgrOZucm4qHU.html It is hilarious and also genius because that's not the first time Spiffing Brit uploads a KZfaq video without content, without effort and with very little time. No second thought. Well, maybe because there was no first one before? The views, clicks, comments, thumbs-ups and satisfaction went through the roof. Yup, money as well. 😆
@Timboslice_NY 7 ай бұрын
ninja training a small child is the greatest thing i have witnessed this year i think.. what a awesome memory to create for a youngster... loved your video.. i will be doing this one day
@Xolette 4 ай бұрын
Aw, thanks! Just moved and got my set up back up so I'm going to start training her again! :D
@GovtWatchdog Жыл бұрын
You and Aveline are so cute together! I can see so much of you in her, both in looks and personality. Hope you had a great Mother’s Day! Have you tried CS’s huge Battle Star yet?
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Thank you! No, I have not tried that huge shuriken. Looks like fun though!
@mathiusq9128 Ай бұрын
I used to watch your videos way way back in the day, so cool to see you again.
@Xolette Ай бұрын
Aw! Thank you!
@Diebulfrog79 Жыл бұрын
Another home made favorite is large washers with one side sharpened
@Mastermind8908 Жыл бұрын
Those kind are pretty cool and they are so small that you can throw many of them. Reminds me of a scene, I think from Come Drink with Me, where someone created a Chinese word on a pillar with them.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@wellregulated8725 Жыл бұрын
I have the heavy ones! I hadn’t seen those condor stars yet.
@ItalNico Жыл бұрын
Great video! I bought 6 of each weight of these a while back and for some reason thought the light ones would be my favorite and I would hate the heavy stars. But the opposite happened once I started practicing. I ran into the same issue you did where the lights are only good at shorter distances but are fun for multi star throws. However I've grown to really love the heavy stars - they have so much oomph and since I like to do two hand simultaneous throws it is very satisfying to land two heavy stars together! I really liked the breakdown of your calculations, lots to think about there.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Wow, you got 6 of each! I didn't think to try two handed-- I've always tried the left hand and hated it, but I don't think I've tried simultaneously. I should try that next time. Thank you for the comment!
@halfspin Жыл бұрын
Great breakdown of the 3. Most of us don't feel like buying all 3 just to figure out which one we like. For me heavier is usually better. I dont like throwing light knives so I just went with the heavy. But I sometimes have trouble with them staying stuck. Now I want to try the mediums. Glad to see you are back on KZfaq.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Ooh, yeah I think you'll little the mediums! If the heavier ones had a thinner profile, I think they would probably work out fine. They're just a little too thick (I think the difference was 2 mm between the heavy and medium).
@XoletteLife 8 ай бұрын
@SB_ChrNo, I have not tried that one!
@XoletteLife 8 ай бұрын
@SB_ChrYeah, that's what I thought you meant! I think Adam Celadin had a video of it on his channel. That one is way too big for my collection!
@ssjronin3972 Жыл бұрын
Thrower's high is real lol Great review, thanks for sharing!
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
It is! :D Thank you for the comment.
@mathewrculbertson 7 ай бұрын
This the best review and demonstration I have seen on this product. Great job.
@Xolette 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jancelconroy4720 Жыл бұрын
Love that your back at it
@XoletteLife Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@BigBuckGetter Жыл бұрын
Good to see you back on KZfaq!! Always enjoy your videos!! 👍
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@astraiosss7620 Жыл бұрын
havent watched your videos in years but here you are on my recommended with 4 videos in the last month and im HERE for it
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Aw, thank you!
@Tacticalcatninja Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad yr back ❤🥷
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@blackswordshinobi 2 ай бұрын
Love your shuriken back stop target stand seen your shadow throw way to go little one keep it thumb up
@nickelbackisokay Жыл бұрын
So happy I found your video! Stumbled on these today and was considering getting my 10 year old on them, seeing your 6 year old do so well definitely eased my mind! PS love the target set up!! Gotta make me one of those!!
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Aw, thanks! I videotaped myself building this target-- but I haven't been motivated to edit lately! Glad you'll get them for your 10 year old!
@Human_Evolution- Жыл бұрын
The perfect middle of the night when you should be asleep kind of KZfaq. The rabbit hole of 80's ninja memories.
@eltophat Жыл бұрын
Super funny i remember watching your videos a long time ago and decided to come back good job on the content😁
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@elionzo Жыл бұрын
Great trowing, and thank you!
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@enzossharp Жыл бұрын
Omg I didn’t know your back on KZfaq I’m so frikin happy!!!!!!
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Aw, thank you! My daughter has really liked throwing, so I finally got my set up going again.
@enzossharp Жыл бұрын
@@Xolette yay yes!
@Priestbokmei1 8 ай бұрын
Excellent review, really; very thorough. Your daughter just super adorable!!🥰
@Xolette 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@vladimirkovacevic1656 Жыл бұрын
awesome throws Xolette,i love cold steel shuriken,you should try battle star
@XoletteLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks! That shuriken is gigantic!
@bobbie4862 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I was debating which weight to go with, but it clearly seems that the medium are the most versatile. Thank you.
@XoletteLife Жыл бұрын
Welcome! Glad this video helped!
@pyromancyglassart8975 Жыл бұрын
omg i didnt know u were posting again u made my day...
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Aw, thanks!!
@MrBryan1964 Жыл бұрын
She's baaack with her mini me. Time to get my knives out of the closet again. And yes, BIG smile with the high five.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Aw! Thank you!!
@thesuperzfamilyvlog6607 Жыл бұрын
Great video, and your daughter at the end is so precious. She’s already better than me! Time to start practicing.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Haha, I told my daughter that and she smiled. Thank you! :)
@LordRa777 Жыл бұрын
Your back!!!!!
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Kind of! :D
@Connor-wc6jr Жыл бұрын
We miss you Colette :( but I hope all is well! I know being a Mom is a busy life!
@Xolette 10 ай бұрын
Aw, thank you! It's going well!
@Flamewolf14 Ай бұрын
Awesome review! I was looking at getting maybe one of these. And I can get them cheaper?! Thanks a ton for the midway recommendation, much more affordable. Amd if I do get just one I'll get the medium, but I do kinda want to test each of em. Great video
@Xolette Ай бұрын
Thank you! I too did a lot of research and these definitely scratch that shuriken itch. Have fun with them!
@lifeorliberty3086 Жыл бұрын
Have you not been making videos? I havent been notified or saw one of your videos since your daughter was a baby. I used to love watching you.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
No, I stopped after I moved and was busy with life and daughter. But I posted a few recently. I have posted more on my personal channel, XoletteLife.
@luisloya1120 3 ай бұрын
Great video ❤
@asa-punkatsouthvinland7145 11 ай бұрын
Somehow I didn't see this vid til now. KZfaq 's fault! 😂 Glad you do still put occasional vids out, but I get how demanding life (especially parent life) can be. Rock On!
@Xolette 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! My life revolves around my daughter's needs-- which is fine. I love being a mom :)
@RubiMelange Ай бұрын
I just came across your channel. Subscribed! Please do an update on rope dart! Has your daughter got into it just yet? I’ve been wanting to make my own. Keep up the great work!
@Xolette Ай бұрын
Man, that is the one thing that I really want to do with her! She made something that was like a ropedart out of a ball and fabric so I think she would love it. But I stopped practicing after I moved and it's one of the things I would really like to start up again. Thanks for the comment!
@pajodato5339 Жыл бұрын
It seems the problem is the hard wood target. I tried on light wood and several watermelons (then we eat them with the kids). The lighter stars did the job quite well on those!
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
That sounds like fun, throwing at watermelons! Glad you were able to get them to work for yoU!
@marcellyaraujo5554 5 ай бұрын
Very nice!
@bigddw4 Жыл бұрын
the medium are definitely my jam.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you for your input, by the way!!
@NetoHikari Жыл бұрын
I love her videos.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MrPatricejeanluc Жыл бұрын
Cool 🙂, thank u 👍🍀
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@wellregulated8725 Жыл бұрын
I have 3 sets of the heavy stars. I hadn’t seen those condor stars.
@roysmith7087 Жыл бұрын
Try a trigger grip for the different weight.... Speed throw looks like fun.i like that you can throw distance like that with medium weight.. I tend to throw heavy as a man, for deeper strikes, but I would definitely like the medium weight for performance and less weight to carry.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
I'll have to try that grip. Yeah, I always wonder if heavy for me is just right for another person. :) Thank you for the comment!
@RussellStClair-cy1vu Жыл бұрын
They should hit horizontally . I know ! it's just something that needs to be worked on also 👍👍👍👍 The Old blind Master in Kung Fu is a fun example .
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
I do like sidearm throws-- reverse side arm is difficult though!
@ahzsknifethrowingchannel8182 Жыл бұрын
Damn that looks cool
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
They are fun to throw-- especially multiple light ones.
@ahzsknifethrowingchannel8182 Жыл бұрын
Damn I can't wait to buy some real pnes lol Ive just been making my own that and sword but I really like your videos
@LordRa777 Жыл бұрын
Medium seems better, gonna try those.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@Mrleejunman Жыл бұрын
Do you soak the target boards before you throw into them ? A guy I used to watch years ago always recommended soaking the wooden target boards before throwing anything into them . I tried it when I used to throw around 2012 and I got to admit my knives and spikes stuck a lot more ,didn't get half as many bounce outs.
@Mastermind8908 Жыл бұрын
Yep, she's got a vid from the past of how she built and preps her board with water.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Yes, I do! Wetting the endgrain helps target longevity-- the fibers will "broom out" rather than splinter and crack. I think logically, a wetter wooden target should help with getting sticks, but I haven't tested it.
@8thsinner Жыл бұрын
I think your mixing up your names there, or animes are...as far as I recall hira are the flats with concave edges. Anyway, that was quite informative. I would want to try either sharpening them to a thinner taper, or drilling out a larger centre hole in those heavy ones. Looks fun all around tho.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
I call them Hira Shuriken because that's the name Sharp Blades gave them. I think a more accurate name is Yagyu Juji shuriken-- and if I remember what I read correctly, the name comes from the school that uses them. But that's a good point about the heavy ones. I think it would fare better with a thinner taper!
@8thsinner Жыл бұрын
@@Xolette Whats the thickness of each one? does it say or can you measure them? Looking forward to the next installment
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
@@8thsinner I did some digging, and websites list the light at 2 mm, medium as 4 mm, and heavy at 6 mm. Hope that helps!
@8thsinner Жыл бұрын
@@Xolette Thanks
@kingbrettpro Жыл бұрын
Nice video Xolette. If you ever do another knife-throwing video, can you have your throwing knife pouch attached to your lower back so it'll be like you're pulling knives from behind your back and throwing them? Kind of like how some anime characters pull their throwing weapons out of nowhere by reaching behind their backs. What do you think?
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
I tried putting that pouch on my back like in Naruto, but it doesn't really make sense ergnomically to have it back there. It just makes it slower when reaching for the shuriken because you can't see and have to go around your back to get them. But having them come out from there would probably look cool!
@Captain-Electro Жыл бұрын
I like my medium CS's. I wish the battle star would be available soon. Sometimes, it's hard to find these. I'm always searching bud k and Blade hq.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Wow, that Battlestar is a beast. I like how there's no bevel so it'd be easier to hold and stack up for a multiple throw. It looks like it's been out of stock for awhile at midwayusa as well. It's too bad-- those would be great for beginner knife throwers.
@Saintlawrence100 Жыл бұрын
Haven’t seen you for quite awhile….❤️
@the_overthinking_philosopher Жыл бұрын
Where did you go? You make such good videos!
@Xolette 10 ай бұрын
I just moved again which really disrupts any video projects I had in mind. But I'm mostly busy being a mother! It'll be a while before I have free time to make a video (still unpacking).
@the_overthinking_philosopher 10 ай бұрын
@@Xolette what kind things have you learned since moving?
@BG-gx3cf 3 ай бұрын
I love your videos I can’t believe I stumbled on them so late do you know any knife makers that are still around I tried looking up flying steel and I guess he doesn’t make anything anymore I wish I could get a kunai 😭 I hope to talk to you one day and I’ll keep watching thanks for sharing so much knowledge
@Xolette 3 ай бұрын
Ah, I didn't know Flying Steel is no longer available! How sad! I haven't bought any custom knives recently, but I did like AceJet's store on Amazon. www.amazon.com/stores/AceJet/AceJet/page/6C145C61-4E47-46B6-8C50-6FEA8925765B. Also if you look up "no spin throwing knives" on Etsy maybe you can find a knife maker in the US. The Iron Tear throwing knives from NobodyKnifeworks look pretty sweet. Hope that helps!
@BG-gx3cf 3 ай бұрын
Yeah lol I wish I found you earlier and thanks for responding I’ll definitely check out the link and save up I’d love to find some shuriken and would you happen to know where I can find some kunai too
@BG-gx3cf 3 ай бұрын
@@Xolette❤
@blackswordshinobi 2 ай бұрын
Hi there sorry i have on nice throw love the shuriken how you make folding shuriken
@Xolette 2 ай бұрын
One of the recent videos on my channel shows how I made my folding shuriken!
@janbin4062 10 ай бұрын
Hi, could I ask you for a review of cold steel battle star?
@Xolette 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the request. I think Adam Celadin did a review on it on his channel.
@user-sw3tc7bu6w 4 ай бұрын
สามารถหาซื้อได้ที่ไหน
@MikeRamirez4781 Жыл бұрын
I wanna get the medium cold steel shurikens and the Honshu Shuriken which is 7" diameter.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
I just looked the Honshu ones up. Nice!
@josetheragood3213 Жыл бұрын
@@Xolette I have a couple of the medium Honshu and they are sturdy but the shape can affect their flight pattern at longer distances. I want one of the big ones though.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Good to hear your input on them!
@LordRa777 Жыл бұрын
Looks like you got competition 😂
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Haha, definitely!
@backwoods7671 Жыл бұрын
Is shuriken an easier way to get started into throwing? I have tried with knives and hawks but had little luck. The estwing camp ax I've probably done the best with but distance is critical, at least for me.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Oh, with shuriken you don't need to worry about distance and distance can be critical for traditional spin throwing-- particularly with axes because, depending on the design, it has to hit at the right point for a stick. Some knives, for example have a narrow enough point that it can stick at various angles. That's why I got my daughter started on these. Ninja stars that are bigger and heavier are one of the best tools, I think, for getting beginners into throwing. Maybe when I start getting her into actual knife throwing, I'll post a video on it... we'll see!
@backwoods7671 Жыл бұрын
@@Xolette I appreciate the reply, I think I'll order some of the medium weight cold steel shuriken and make a good target. I remember the bladed broad did a video on how to make a good target a few years back.
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Yes, she did! I filmed myself making the target in this video and I came across a lot of issues I didn't forsee-- mostly with the stand it's on, but I worked through it. I hope to edit it when I have no other knife throwing projects ahead. But, in case you're wondering, one target takes about 2 to 3 2x4's, glued the blocks together, then placed in a frame with a plywood backboard. I don't think the threaded rods are necessary... but you should account for the wood to shrink so the frame might need adjustments down the line. But, you can now purchase end grain targets online. I looked up "knife throwing end grain target" on Amazon and there's "LJ's Log Targets" and "Acejet Wooden Target board" that looks pretty good.
@backwoods7671 Жыл бұрын
@@Xolette that's good to know, sometimes the cost of materials is more then the finished product.
@blackswordshinobi 2 ай бұрын
Here throw grip teaching plum yok throw that is side trigger under hand grip discard grip that is back handed these methods i use in ninjutsu if have video how make folding shuriken i watch
@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique 8 ай бұрын
To not make mistakes just throw downward 😂
@Saintlawrence100 Жыл бұрын
⚔️👏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@asa-punkatsouthvinland7145 11 ай бұрын
Did that suriken hit your neighbors house?!? Yikes! I hope I saw that wrong but if not Im glad no one was outside!
@Xolette 10 ай бұрын
The gate behind my target is my front yard gate, and it's more than 10 m away!
@richardwilson6392 Жыл бұрын
Where have you gone
@XoletteLife Жыл бұрын
I'm a busy mom with sick dogs and moving soon! It's hard to have time to edit!
@GovtWatchdog Жыл бұрын
@@XoletteLife Oh no! I hope Charlie’s okay 😢
@XoletteLife Жыл бұрын
@@GovtWatchdog Aw, you recognized Charlie! He stopped wanting to eat at the beginning of this year and a few months later died due to an aggressive cancer. It broke my heart. :( But it makes me happy that you remembered him! We recently adopted a dog that died after 3 weeks because it had distemper. And then adopted another dog shortly after and she seems like she's doing much better health-wise, but isn't 100 percent. But yeah, a lot going on here!
@GovtWatchdog Жыл бұрын
@@XoletteLife I’m so sorry about Charlie and the other dog that died :..( I remember awhile back you told me that you picked up Charlie as a stray at the school you worked at, so I love knowing that he found a good, loving home. Moving sucks as I’m sure you know by now and so I feel for you and Jon. Try your best to not get overwhelmed and we will all patiently wait for you to post again.
@XoletteLife Жыл бұрын
@@GovtWatchdog Aw, thank you for the kind words!
@cybercapri 7 ай бұрын
Dearest one are you still active on KZfaq? Let us know, thanks....
@Xolette 7 ай бұрын
I recently moved and it's been hard to get any extra time to make videos. But when I am inspired, I will make one!
@cybercapri 7 ай бұрын
@@Xolette Thanks for the update... I fully understand, life happens, so I feel ya there... I hope you get inspired soon, I miss your content... Enjoy your Holidays Lovely Lady...
@Mastermind8908 Жыл бұрын
What about throwing just the heavys for like 10 minutes then switch to the lights just to get a resistance feel. I just know your daughter is going to look back on this vid in 10 years and cringe at the foam comment. Lol Her "throwers high" looked like a few of yours in the past and I can tell you saw the resemblance too standing there. 😁
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
I thought maybe because I was going from heavy to light, is why I missed the target? I'm not sure. :) Haha, she wants foam stars because she wants to throw stars at me and "battle". I did buy some rubber stars online for Christmas, so I might post a video on it! Yeah, she definitely loves seeing her throws stick. It's almost like magic to her!
@8thsinner Жыл бұрын
Did you know about this? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdd3eZuGm8uXZGQ.html I only just came across that tonight, trying to decide between the swiss version and the aliexpress version... Looks like a good bit of fun, but saw it and thought of your lil munchkin ninja, figured you both might enjoy...
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks. It looks super cute! I'd go with the swiss version!
@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique 8 ай бұрын
They have no point or edge 🤣 just thick arse shurikens
@christianbolt5761 Жыл бұрын
Who needs a special outfit, I’ll just throw in my pretty sweater. Thanks for the review. Little Ninja 🥷 is impressive
@Xolette Жыл бұрын
Haha! I thought about changing, but I liked what I was wearing and refused to change. :D I'll let my daughter know!
allos MD
Рет қаралды 11 М.
yeet cleaver
Рет қаралды 150
HeavenlyHarmonies
Рет қаралды 72 МЛН