Q&A for How to Make a Paper Kunai Knife

Yes, as long as the paper is square.

You can spin or crease the top a little to make it sharper. .

It took about 15-20 minutes to make the entire project for me, but it turned out awesome!

You could use a chopstick, pencil, skewer or popsicle stick inside the handle.

Technically yes, although thinner paper will make it flimsy and it wouldn't work as well.

Yes you can, but you may have to cut off the bottom part as the printer paper is big.

Yes, but this risks the knife falling apart.

It doesn’t really matter, as long they are both square and the blade is larger than the handle.

You could try, but it would be very difficult.

Yes. You would have to cut off excess paper and make it square first by making it triangular and cutting off the rectangle at the end.

Add a stiff object, such as a pencil or pen, into the handle. This will stiffen the handle, so it doesn't fold when thrown.

Yes, you can. Just follow the handle steps first and then the blade steps. Essentially, skip to Part 2, then go back to Part 1, and then finish with part 3.

Yes, but it has to be strong glue, and not something like stick glue. School glue may work.

It's recommended that one paper is bigger so the handle will be easier to fold, but you can try.

You should use black origami paper. You can buy this from Michael's, Hobby Lobby, or any nearby craft store.

Origami. Try folding a piece of paper on the blade itself to get the shape, then tape it together and slide it off the blade.

Yes, but it may be harder to fold or it might be really flimsy, depending on the paper. Origami paper is highly recommended.

No, since most people find that step confusing, but it helps with the finished look.

No, wax paper isn't sturdy enough.

Yes, you can. If you do, it will likely make it more sturdy but it will decrease the the distance that you can throw it.

Square origami paper from a hobby or craft shop.

Some might be. although if they are too thin, they would not stay folded too well. I just used some notebook paper, and put staples in the tip, and a pencil in the handle. Then I strengthened it with some tape and it works well.

No, a Post-It note is too small to be of any use for this project. Also, you need one piece bigger than the other and this is best done using the paper suggested.