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We often associate The Japanese throwing star with martial arts movies and samurai lore. Also known as shuriken, throwing stars have been associated with martial arts for centuries. However, they are also effective as non-lethal self-defense weapons. We encourage you to consider adding them to your inventory.
More about Throwing Stars
Throwing stars are a Japanese invention, even though so many people assume them to be Chinese. The weapons date back to the samurai of the seventh century A.D. Interestingly, the weapons were not always fashioned as stars. They could be made in any shape the user was comfortable throwing. The gun only had to be small enough to hold comfortably in the hand and aerodynamic enough to find its target.
The samurai never intended their throwing stars to be lethal. Instead, they were designed to both distract and intimidate. History dictates that one of the most popular techniques of throwing one of these weapons was intended to cause a glancing blow that convinced the samurai’s opponent a spirit warrior had struck him. This would frighten and distract the opponent long enough for the samurai to move in for the kill.
The sharpness of its blade is key to the effectiveness of the throwing star. Throwing stars are intended to be aimed at exposed parts of the body, like the face and neck. A sharp blade can inflict quite a severe laceration even without embedding itself in the flesh of an attacker. As such, the user doesn’t have to be perfect with his or her throw. Close enough is often good enough to wound an attacker and send him fleeing.
Throwing Stars in Different Shapes
One of our philosophies here at Safety Technology is that variety works to the customer’s benefit. That’s why we sell throwing stars in multiple shapes and sizes. Also, note that all our throwing stars are made from professionally edged steel for maximum durability and raw effectiveness.
Your customers may be interested in single-throwing stars of a particular shape. Some of them may have been trained in their martial arts classes to use a specific type of star, so they’re comfortable with that. Other customers will be more interested in a pack of throwing stars of different shapes. We have that covered.
The shape of a throwing star is less important than the fact that your customers know how to use them. So, encourage buyers to practice after their purchase. Like using most other weapons, practicing throwing stars increases accuracy and effectiveness.
Non-Lethal Self-Defense
Like our samurai predecessors of centuries ago, our industry considers throwing stars non-lethal self-defense weapons. Yes, being struck by one does hurt. Yes, a throwing star can inflict a pretty significant laceration requiring stitches. But it’s doubtful that a throwing star would fatally injure an attacker.
That means the throwing star is a good self-defense weapon of choice among people who do not like the idea of firearms and knives. More importantly, throwing stars can be deployed at a distance. It is unnecessary to wait for an attacker to be within arm’s length before your customer defends him or herself.
The person wielding a throwing star can retrieve it from its carrying case, take aim, and throw – all in one smooth motion that takes very little time to execute. But again, practice is essential. The secret to successfully deploying the throwing star is practicing enough to use it second nature.
Also, throwing stars can be used with other non-lethal self-defense weapons. A person under attack could deploy the throwing star first, then reach for a canister of pepper spray just in case the attacker is not deterred. Throwing stars can be used in conjunction with kubotans, telescopic steel batons, tactical pens, stun guns, and so forth.
Self-Defense at a Great Price
No matter how your customers choose to use throwing stars, these great weapons will not be all that attractive if people cannot afford them. But that’s not a worry. Unlike firearms, throwing stars are very affordable. You can sell your customers four throwing stars and an attractive carrying case for less than a decent fast-casual meal.
The price point is everything in retail. Find that sweet spot between your wholesale and maximum retail prices, and you will have no trouble selling these great products. People are more than willing to spend on self-defense if they believe they are getting a fair deal on a product they can use.
By the way, the price point is critical to wholesale business, too. That’s why Safety Technology works so hard to keep our prices under control. We need to make a profit to stay in business, and you do, too. So there’s no point in us gouging our dealers and removing their mark-up room. Rest assured that we will not do that to you. That’s not how Safety Technology operates.
You can buy throwing stars at great wholesale prices by becoming one of our dealers. Our prices are considerably lower than retail, allowing you to mark the throwing stars high enough to cover your expenses and generate a worthwhile profit.
No-Fee Dropshipping
Along with the tremendous wholesale pricing is a no-fee dropshipping service that is second to none. Safety Technology is the most significant drop shipper in our industry. Dealers love working with us because we charge nothing extra for this service. You pay the same wholesale price plus our shipping and packaging costs. That’s it.
Again, we could follow the example of some of our competitors who charge extra for dropshipping service. But what would be the point? We already have profit built into our wholesale prices. Why charge dealers more and then leave them less room to make money? We don’t do it because it’s self-defeating.
With Safety Technology as your drop shipper, you will pay the same wholesale price as stocking items yourself. As for the shipping and packaging charges, we charge you exactly what we pay. We do not markup packaging and shipping.
Start Selling Throwing Stars Today
Many people visit our website looking to start a new business selling self-defense and personal safety items. If you fit that description, understand you can begin selling throwing stars today. You can build a business by using throwing stars as your first product. Then, you can add other products to your inventory, including telescopic steel batons and compact stun guns.
Safety Technology’s complete inventory gives you enough choices to fill up an entire store. You can build an online store or set up a brick-and-mortar retail shop in your local area. The choice is yours. If neither of those options appeals to you, there are more choices. You can sell at gun shows, flea markets, self-defense seminars, and displays.
Some of our dealers started by selling self-defense products at home parties. They downloaded and printed our full-color catalog and then took it to neighborhood gatherings. They utilized our free dropshipping service so that all they had to carry was the catalog.
Here’s the point: starting your own personal safety and self-defense business doesn’t require tens of thousands of dollars and 80 hours a week. You can get started with minimal investment by using our dropshipping service. Then, as your business grows, you can take some of the profits you earn and reinvest them in your company. You can start today by filling out our online dealer application.
Throwing Stars Are Just One Product
Please understand that throwing stars are just one product in a seemingly endless retail category. Safety Technology offers hundreds of products to choose from, and we barely scratch the surface of what’s out there. There are so many non-lethal self-defense and personal safety products that it is impossible to quantify them all.
This is a great business to be in for a lot of reasons. First and foremost is demand. Since humans have been roaming the earth, the desire for self-defense has been an inherent part of who we are. That is not going to change, ever. The instinct to defend oneself is built into human DNA as a matter of survival.
With that said, there will always be a demand for non-lethal self-defense items like throwing stars. People want the ability to care for themselves without relying on lethal means. Throwing stars are part of the equation for many of them.
If you are considering adding throwing stars to your store’s inventory, we hope you’ll consider purchasing them from us. All our throwing stars come with affordable wholesale pricing, the full support of the Safety Technology staff, and access to hundreds of other products you can sell right along with them.
