Top 10 Best Melee Weapons For Killing Zombies
We’ve all imagined ourselves in the zombie apocalypse, surrounded by a horde of zombies. Through this visual tension, however, we remain calm…our katana reflecting the light of the setting sun as we raise the blade in confidence.
As we swing, the heads of the undead soar away in musical unison. Not a single movement is lost to a wasted stride or step.
We are death to the dead. We are artists of survival; our blade is our brush, the land we defend…our canvas.
Ok, back to reality. Though we can’t downplay the importance of mental preparation, most of us will never even pick up a katana, let alone see one in person. Odds are, the skill required to wield such a weapon will forever remain a fantasy.
A prerequisite to using a melee weapon is that the zombie has to be within a dangerously close proximity to you. The mere fact that you’re in need of such a weapon probably means that you’re either going to be zombie food, or at the very least, infected – either of which is not a fate you would, most likely, decidedly partake in.
Now here’s a half-naked warrior girl weilding a couple machetes to help break up this text:
Anyways, choosing the right melee weapon for you, given your comfort level with the weapon and skill level to wield it, is the variable that will be the determining factor in giving you that fighting chance. That said, the list below may not necessarily apply to you, as personal preference should be the first variable considered in your deciding what weapon to wield.
Below are the top 10 best melee weapons for surviving killing zombies and surviving the zombie apocalypse.
Note: We do not recommend that you go into any zombie combat scenario unless absolutely necessary. If an escape route exists, take it. Using your melee weapon should be your last resort.
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#1 Ninja Forearm Machete
History: A weapon used in the BloodRayne and BloodRayne II video games, this replica is a full-tang arm blade sword. Description: Single solid piece of hard-anodized black stainless steel, reaching an impressive 17-3/8 inches long. The handle features an ergonomic grip and a strap wraps around your forearm for support. This weapon was designed to be an extension of your own body; lightweight, functional and flawless. Cut some zombie heads clean off or go to the core of infection with a clean plunge through the jaw, straight to the brain. |
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#2 Kukri
History: The Kukri is a traditional Nepalese or Indian weapon. Used in ceremonies and religious rites, the kukri has many practical applications as well (clearing brush, chopping down small trees, splitting small logs, etc.). In many cases, it is still the basic and traditional utility knife of the Nepalese people. Description: Ranging in length (up to two feet), we recommend choosing one of the longer blades. The kukri blade’s distinctive forward drop acts as a weighting mechanism on the end of the blade, allowing for a more forceful swing and harder hit. |
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#3 Axe
History: One of the oldest man-made weapons, the axe is built for everything from everyday survival (including chopping firewood and making your way into a potential safe-house) to combat. A major advantage and disadvantage of the axe is the weight. A well-placed blow is enough to take down most barricades and most body parts. However, a misplaced swing can leave you committed and defenseless, as the swing cannot easily change course or be stopped. Always have a lightweight counterpart as backup. Description: Most modern axes have steel heads and wooden handles. They are built for a specialized function, altering the size and form of each. The best axes for the zombie apocalypse are the fire-axe, the brush-axe, and lastly, the pick-axe due to weight and versatility. |
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#4 Baseball Bat
History: The most basic energy transfer melee bludgeoning weapon, the baseball bat has evolved over the years, as well as its name. Oina, a game still played in Romania, dates back to the era of the Dacians and Romans. “Oina”, meaning to take a herd of sheep from the mountains down to the field in Fall, is theorized to have actually begun as a game of war. Where sheep and war come together, we’re not sure, but the baseball bat can trace it’s origins back the the Oina “bata”. Description: You may think choosing a baseball bat would be simple enough; just pick one up and swing, right? This would not be a good strategy, long term. There are several materials used for making bats: wood (the most traditional) can break over a short period of time, aluminum (becoming more and more common-place) are lighter than wood and are not at risk of cracking or breaking (use over time can lead to warping, however). Composite fiber bats, although more expensive, can be the victim of cracking and even shattering in cold weather. Louisville Slugger Hard Maple Baseball Bats, Black Handle/Hornsby Barrel, 33 Inch |
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#5 Katana
History: The katana is arguably the deadliest edged weapon ever made. Used by the Japanese samurai as their primary weapon, the katana’s curved blade was designed to slice clean through its target. Description: Curved, sleek and single-edged, the katana’s blade ranges between 70-73 cm (27.6-28.7 in) long. Proper use of the katana requires a sure, confident, yet relaxed grip. Trust in the blade is necessary to achieve use of it’s full potential. Strike target about 3 inches from the tip of the blade for maximum power and leverage and you will have no issues slicing through rotting zombie flesh and bone. Wielding the katana, however, especially with decapitation as your end goal, requires the proper skill, strength and technique. For that reason, the katana is only deadly in the right hands. Less sure hands wielding this weapon should rather use a stabbing motion, aiming towards the bottom jaw of the zombie and thrusting upwards to the base of the skull, thus taking out the infected portion of the zombie’s brain. |
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#6 Trench Knife
History: Used in World War One, the trench knife was designed for hand-to-hand combat in the trenches of the Western Front. Probably the most recognizable trench knife in the U.S. would be the Mark I. Ironically, the Mark I was introduced too late in World War I to actually service in the trenches, but was adopted by U.S. paratroopers in World War II. Description: The most known trench knife design, the Mark I, is a full-tang design with a double-edged blade and brass hilt incorporating a guard shaped as a knuckle duster (may also be used as brass knuckles). The pommel included a ‘skull-crusher’, which extended beyond the grip, increasing the weapons lethal capabilities and versatility. |
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#7 Crowbar
History: Designed as means of separating two objects, this tool was first forged around 1400, known as crows or iron crows. Description: Usually made of medium-carbon steel, crowbars or pry-bars can also be made using titanium – having the advantage of being lighter in weight and nonmagnetic. There are generally three types of shaft designs. The least expensive bars are forged from hexagonal or cylindrical stock. More costly designs are sometimes forged with an I-shaped cross-section shaft. Use this tool as a means for opening locked doors or windows, removing wooden beams, etc. The crowbar or pry-bar allows the zombie survivalist access to most of the apocalyptic world. As a weapon, it’s imbalance, lack of grip and lengthy penetration should be considered. |
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#8 Machete
History: Used in tropical and subtropical countries, the machete is used to cut through rainforest undergrowth, agricultural purposes and household tasks as a large kitchen knife (cutting large food items, using the tool as a meat cleaver, and other odd jobs around the house). Description: The machete is a large cleaver-like cutting tool . The blade ranges anywhere from 12.8 to 24 inches long (32.5 to 60 cm) and is usually under .12 in thick (3 mm). Designed as a slashing tool and weapon, the machete is versatile enough to assist with daily zombie apocalyptic scenarios. SOG Specialty Knives and Tools MC-02 18-Inch SOGfari Machete |
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#9 Monk’s Spade
History: In old China, the monk’s spade,(also called a Shaolin Spade) was carried by Buddhist monks during their travels. The spade served two purposes: if the monk came across a corpse on the road, they could properly dispose (bury) the body with Buddhist rites, and it also served as a weapon of defense. The monk’s spade has a role in the practice of martial arts to this day, in the arts of wushu, gongfu and Shaolin kung fu. Description: The monk spade or Shaolin Spade is a 6 ft. long pole or staff weapon with a flat spade-like or bell-shaped blade on one end and an outward facing crescent shaped blade on the other. Being that it is very long, its effectiveness is limited to wide open spaces, but in the right hands the monk spade is a designed-for-decapitating ally in the fight against the undead. It’s safe to theorize that the Buddhist monks were among the first to predict that a zombie apocalypse was inevitable, that man’s only chance of surviving the plague would be to prepare hundreds of years in advance. |
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#10 Sledgehammer
History: Designed for destruction, this weapon was originally built for breaking through drywall or masonry walls. Though useful for fracturing stone or concrete as well, the sledgehammer had a significant building role in the history of the railroad. Description: The handle ranges anywhere from 1 foot 8 inches to 3 feet 3inches long, depending on the mass of the head which usually ranges from 2.2 to 6.6 lbs., though modern day heavy duty sledgehammers can be equipped with 10 to 20 lb. heads. That said, sledgehammers can be far heavier than axes and therefore less receptive to any alteration in swing. Graintex SH1620 Sledge Hammer 20 Lb with 36-Inch Fiberglass Handle |
Remember, close combat means just that. Tight quarters or spaces will limit the longer melee weapons that require an extended arm for optimal impact and use of the weapon.
This beautiful collection of zombie skull crushing, neck slicing glory comes complete in a portable, durable canvas case. Ahhhhh…beautiful.
As seen on The Walking Dead.
Includes: 7 Apolcalypse Survival Tools
- Gator Machete
- Camp Axe II
- Gator Machete Pro
- Parang
- LMF II Infantry
- DMF Folder
- Epic
- Durable canvas
- Handle for easy transportation
- Stud buttons to keep the case rolled up
- Reinforced case stitching
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Pictured: From top: 2 Walther PPS. 40 and Kimber Ultra.
Second row: Colt Python .357, S&W 642 w/Crimson Trace grips & High Standard Supermattic Citation .22 LR.
Third row starts with the Sig Pro . 40 (w/ Streamlight M-6 flashlight/laser combo) and John Lawson custom series 70 1911 .45.
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Last row: Sig Mosquito .22 LR & S&W 649 Bodyguard and TC Contender w/3 barrels. .357,
22 Magnum and 22 LR.
I’d reckon these would be the best zombie killin pistols you could carry in the apocalypse….guess all would be a little much though. Too bad. Don’t want to leave any behind.
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It is 4.5 feet of razor-sharp carbon steel weighing 5.5lbs (due to weight and length it is strictly a two-handed weapon). While most melee weapons are 1 hit=1 kill, the claymore can (if lined up properly) obtain a 1 hit=7 kills attack, being able to hit up to/exceed 7 kills per swing. It’s length and weight can be removed as a negative factor while fighting.
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Pictured: From top down: M14 Carbine 7.62, 12 gauge Mossberg, the Sig and Glock are .40 caliber
A good start to my anti-zombie solution. No sword or machete present in the collection yet, but this will soon be remedied.
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I’m no soldier. I was out of my element.
I knew, though, that if I was going to save Crystal, I had to be fast and efficient – get in, get out.
Timing was going to be crucial. Steph kept watch on our staircase, looking out of the window to the front gate (we were one of the few residents lucky enough to have a gate), ready to unlock the door and let us in when needed.
If there were any zombies tailing us, we were going to have to pack up and get out. Crystal may have had a lucky break with her now undead roommates, having been distracted by something else, but I’m beginning to realize that with any one of those things around, they attract more…and more. It wouldn’t be safe to stay here if one of them targeted our location.
I made my way around the house on the left, as alert and terrified as I’ve ever been. I’ve seen those highlights on the news from the ‘Don’t Be A Hero’ spot – it never ended well.
What was I thinking!?
As I rounded the next corner, I could hear them.
Gun ready, I quickly turned the corner and took aim through the open door at a zombie inside the house. I shot in two’s, due to my general lack of confidence in my abilities. The fact that I was shaking a little didn’t help.
I shot the only one I could see from my position. The first shot missed, having hit it in the shoulder blade. The second went in behind its ear. I turned back around, heart racing. The one I shot dropped to the floor.
I could hear the door to the bathroom finally give.
Damn! Don’t scream, just don’t scream…I’m coming.
I made my way in the house. I could see the other one now, barreling through the bathroom door. Time slowed.
I took aim as the zombie lunged forward at the girl in the corner of the bathroom, but I couldn’t get a clear shot.
Crystal was struggling to fight it off as I moved in closer. There was no way I was going to get a shot off in the struggle. Then it happened.
Her scream shot and echoed through the complex as she kicked the zombie off of her to the other side of the bathroom. I put two in its head.
Her forearm was gushing blood, and I knew what I had to do.
Like I said before, I’m no soldier…but this mission was over.
“I’m so sorry”, I whispered to her as I pulled the trigger.
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Pictured:
this is the SIG 552 commando.
it has a kern 4X24 telescopic scope, 8.9inch barrel,30 round magazine of
5.6mm (5.56X45mm) cartridges.It fires 700 rounds a minute, weighs 7.1lb.
oh and before i forget it has a 31cm bayonet.
and also the stock is collapsible.
you jelly :7
Let me know what you think guys.
(do you think i’m just a little over prepared in the weapons category?)
