Citation

Weber W. Z. Rechtsmed. 1989; 102(2-3): 143-148.

Vernacular Title

Zur Verletzungsdynamik des geworfenen, spitz-scharfen Wurfsterns.

Affiliation

Abteilung Rechtsmedizin der Medizinischen Fakultät, der Rheinisch-Westfälischen Technischen Hochschule Aachen, Federal Republic of Germany.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2711764

Abstract

In 10 tests, the linear velocity and rotation frequency of a thrown, pointed, razor-sharp shuriken were investigated using a high-speed camera. The linear velocity (5.1-9.87 m/s) and rotation frequency (0-4.46 m/s) determine the impact (0.91-3.6 nm) of this Asiatic weapon. An impact of 3.6 Nm is sufficient to cause a penetration depth of more than 3.5 cm within the regio ossis temporalis, the regio collis lateralis and the regio intercostalis. Legally, the use of this new generation of pointed, razor-sharp shurikens should be prohibited as "sports" apparatus.

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