REVIEW: Light, Medium, and Heavy Cold Steel's Sure Strike Shuriken

[@mathiusq9128]

I used to watch your videos way way back in the day, so cool to see you again.

[@Xolette]

Aw! Thank you!

[@AdlerMow]

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]

Aw, thanks!

[@HanSolo__]

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]

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 KZbin 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__]

​@@Xolette Okay, I kinda hoped you were able to check out this guy's knives: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn3PeKawpdqqmMk 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]

​@@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__]

​@@Xolette BTW: Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hofFgIOeiciHrqM It is hilarious and also genius because that's not the first time Spiffing Brit uploads a KZbin 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. 😆

[@MrPokealot]

I remember watching your videos a decade plus ago and I'm glad to see you're still going at it. Brilliant stuff.

[@mathewrculbertson]

This the best review and demonstration I have seen on this product. Great job.

[@Xolette]

Thank you!

[@Diebulfrog79]

Another home made favorite is large washers with one side sharpened

[@Mastermind8908]

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]

Interesting!

[@wellregulated8725]

I have the heavy ones! I hadn’t seen those condor stars yet.

[@Human_Evolution-]

The perfect middle of the night when you should be asleep kind of KZbin. The rabbit hole of 80's ninja memories.

[@Timboslice_NY]

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]

Aw, thanks! Just moved and got my set up back up so I'm going to start training her again! :D

[@ItalNico]

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]

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!

[@jancelconroy4720]

Love that your back at it

[@XoletteLife]

Thank you!

[@halfspin]

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 KZbin.

[@Xolette]

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]

​@SB_ChrNo, I have not tried that one!

[@XoletteLife]

​@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!

[@enzossharp]

Omg I didn’t know your back on KZbin I’m so frikin happy!!!!!!

[@Xolette]

Aw, thank you! My daughter has really liked throwing, so I finally got my set up going again.

[@enzossharp]

@@Xolette yay yes!

[@astraiosss7620]

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]

Aw, thank you!

[@Tacticalcatninja]

I’m so glad yr back ❤🥷

[@Xolette]

Thank you!!

[@jonathansims525]

Love seeing a video from you again! What's the procedure for when a pointy/sharp throwable ends up in the neighbors yard?

[@ssjronin3972]

Thrower's high is real lol Great review, thanks for sharing!

[@Xolette]

It is! :D Thank you for the comment.

[@jeffcon123]

I had a set of the medium ones and light ones… I wanted to try the heavy ones… I may buy some to try

[@bobbie4862]

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]

Welcome! Glad this video helped!

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

awesome throws Xolette,i love cold steel shuriken,you should try battle star

[@XoletteLife]

Thanks! That shuriken is gigantic!

[@BigBuckGetter]

Good to see you back on KZbin!! Always enjoy your videos!! 👍

[@Xolette]

Thank you!

[@GovtWatchdog]

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]

Thank you! No, I have not tried that huge shuriken. Looks like fun though!

[@lifeorliberty3086]

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]

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.

[@Mrleejunman]

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]

Yep, she's got a vid from the past of how she built and preps her board with water.

[@Xolette]

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.

[@blackswordshinobi]

Love your shuriken back stop target stand seen your shadow throw way to go little one keep it thumb up

[@pajodato5339]

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]

That sounds like fun, throwing at watermelons! Glad you were able to get them to work for yoU!

[@nickelbackisokay]

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]

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!

[@MrBryan1964]

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]

Aw! Thank you!!

[@eltophat2]

Super funny i remember watching your videos a long time ago and decided to come back good job on the content😁

[@Xolette]

Thank you!

[@the_overthinking_philosopher]

Where did you go? You make such good videos!

[@Xolette]

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]

@@Xolette what kind things have you learned since moving?

[@RubiMelange]

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]

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!

[@wellregulated8725]

I have 3 sets of the heavy stars. I hadn’t seen those condor stars.

[@LordRa777]

Just looking at some of your old videos miss you, and by the way I took your advice even though it came a lot late I decided to start doing no spin it's not as easy as I thought but I'm starting to get the hang of it. But you were the one who told me I should start throwing that way so here I am starting. At 56 I'm not stopping I'm still throwing and keeping good form but though after covid I didn't do much but I'm getting back into the groove hope you're doing good hope everything going well the last video I saw was of you and your daughter I'm pretty sure she's filing in her mom's footsteps. Anyway take care just wanted to leave a message.

[@Xolette]

Awesome! Glad you're taking up the sport and sticking with it!!

[@LordRa777]

@@Xolette yeah I'm practicing everyday but after rewatching your video I got more inspired and decided to give it a go, you should think about restarting your channel again, I do miss your videos, hope everything is going great with your family. Stay well.

[@Connor-wc6jr]

We miss you Colette :( but I hope all is well! I know being a Mom is a busy life!

[@Xolette]

Aw, thank you! It's going well!

[@Priestbokmei1]

Excellent review, really; very thorough. Your daughter just super adorable!!🥰

[@Xolette]

Thank you!

[@roysmith7087]

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]

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!

[@thesuperzfamilyvlog6607]

Great video, and your daughter at the end is so precious. She’s already better than me! Time to start practicing.

[@Xolette]

Haha, I told my daughter that and she smiled. Thank you! :)

[@Flamewolf14]

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]

Thank you! I too did a lot of research and these definitely scratch that shuriken itch. Have fun with them!

[@LordRa777]

Your back!!!!!

[@Xolette]

Kind of! :D

[@pyromancyglassart8975]

omg i didnt know u were posting again u made my day...

[@Xolette]

Aw, thanks!!

[@JoshuaAlexander-q3r]

Thank you

[@asa-punkatsouthvinland7145]

Somehow I didn't see this vid til now. KZbin 's fault! 😂 Glad you do still put occasional vids out, but I get how demanding life (especially parent life) can be. Rock On!

[@Xolette]

Thank you! My life revolves around my daughter's needs-- which is fine. I love being a mom :)

[@blackswordshinobi]

Hi there sorry i have on nice throw love the shuriken how you make folding shuriken

[@Xolette]

One of the recent videos on my channel shows how I made my folding shuriken!

[@elionzo]

Great trowing, and thank you!

[@Xolette]

Thank you too!

[@MikeRamirez4781]

I wanna get the medium cold steel shurikens and the Honshu Shuriken which is 7" diameter.

[@Xolette]

I just looked the Honshu ones up. Nice!

[@josetheragood3213]

@@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]

Good to hear your input on them!

[@bigddw4]

the medium are definitely my jam.

[@Xolette]

Yes! Thank you for your input, by the way!!

[@8thsinner]

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]

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]

@@Xolette Whats the thickness of each one? does it say or can you measure them? Looking forward to the next installment

[@Xolette]

@@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]

@@Xolette Thanks

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

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]

I do like sidearm throws-- reverse side arm is difficult though!

[@kingbrettpro]

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]

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!

[@badas45]

Add to cart I want to get the heavy, i figure The bigger the better But i might get a medium as well to try it. And honestly the lights didnt appeal at all to me but after seeing the multi Throw sucsess the lights do look fun. i may just have to try all 3

[@Xolette]

My video was supposed to help narrow down your choices :D Good thing they're at a decent price! Have fun with then!

[@badas45]

They came in.I bought one pack of the medium, one pack of heavys and two lights if I get good I may make a vid. Out of the box I love them and if I only had to have one I'd take the medium

[@XoletteLife]

I agree! I'd choose the medium as well. Have fun with your new toys! @@badas45

[@Captain-Electro]

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]

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.

[@luisloya1120]

Great video ❤

[@joshua5555]

In your opinion, which throwing knives are the best?

[@Xolette]

if you watch my video "best beginner throwing knives" (I think that's what it's called) in the description I go into detail for what I look for in a knife. I just went on Amazon and searched "no spin throwing knives" and there are a lot of slim designs that I like and at a good price, but I don't know about the quality. Acejet on Amazon has throwing knives recommended by Adam Celadin and they look like good quality knives. Mass produced, cheaper knives that I also like is Cold Steel's 12" Sure Flight. They work well for no spin and traditional throwing. Hope that helps!

[@อุสมานสุจรูญ]

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[@backwoods7671]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

@@Xolette that's good to know, sometimes the cost of materials is more then the finished product.

[@LordRa777]

Medium seems better, gonna try those.

[@Xolette]

Excellent!

[@janbin4062]

Hi, could I ask you for a review of cold steel battle star?

[@Xolette]

Thank you for the request. I think Adam Celadin did a review on it on his channel.

[@NetoHikari]

I love her videos.

[@Xolette]

Thank you!

[@marcellyaraujo5554]

Very nice!

[@MrPatricejeanluc]

Cool 🙂, thank u 👍🍀

[@Xolette]

Welcome!

[@BG-gx3cf]

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]

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]

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]

@@Xolette❤

[@Saintlawrence100]

Haven’t seen you for quite awhile….❤️

[@blackswordshinobi]

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

[@richardwilson6392]

Where have you gone

[@XoletteLife]

I'm a busy mom with sick dogs and moving soon! It's hard to have time to edit!

[@GovtWatchdog]

@@XoletteLife Oh no! I hope Charlie’s okay 😢

[@XoletteLife]

@@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]

@@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]

@@GovtWatchdog Aw, thank you for the kind words!

[@ahzsknifethrowingchannel8182]

Damn that looks cool

[@Xolette]

They are fun to throw-- especially multiple light ones.

[@ahzsknifethrowingchannel8182]

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

[@cybercapri]

Dearest one are you still active on KZbin? Let us know, thanks....

[@Xolette]

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]

@@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...

[@LordRa777]

Looks like you got competition 😂

[@Xolette]

Haha, definitely!

[@asa-punkatsouthvinland7145]

Did that suriken hit your neighbors house?!? Yikes! I hope I saw that wrong but if not Im glad no one was outside!

[@Xolette]

The gate behind my target is my front yard gate, and it's more than 10 m away!

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

To not make mistakes just throw downward 😂

[@Saintlawrence100]

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[@Mastermind8908]

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]

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]

Did you know about this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/baKqd2uLa8pmapI 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]

Haha, thanks. It looks super cute! I'd go with the swiss version!

[@Martialartsillusion]

I love your Videos, I’m watching you like two weeks because I start whit learning knife throwing. (I also like weapons extremely the Bo staff. I have some Videos on my Channel you can watch it if you want) 😇

[@Xolette]

Thank you and Interesting! My daughter's learning bo staff so maybe I'll have her check out one of your vids!

[@Martialartsillusion]

@@Xolette in the next time I will start with tutorial 😀

[@XoletteLife]

​@@MartialartsillusionGreat!!

[@Martialartsillusion]

@@XoletteLife 🤗

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

They have no point or edge 🤣 just thick arse shurikens

[@christianbolt5761]

Who needs a special outfit, I’ll just throw in my pretty sweater. Thanks for the review. Little Ninja 🥷 is impressive

[@Xolette]

Haha! I thought about changing, but I liked what I was wearing and refused to change. :D I'll let my daughter know!