Posted April 27, 2010
I see not a lot of people here have read the Zombie Survival Guide. Not good.
Chainsaws are among the worst mêlée weapons you can use for zombie-hunting: they jam, they're loud, they run on fuel, they're heavy and above all they're messy. You do NOT want to be sprayed with zombie gore - the smallest piece of organic matter will kill you if it gets past skin level.
Instead, aim for something small, sturdy and practical. A crowbar is the most readily available object that fits these criteria, and also one of the best; however, if you can find something akin to a Shaolin spade, consider bringing it instead unless you're going to be moving in tight quarters.
If circumstances dictate that you can do without a weapon doubling as a tool, your two prime choices are either an AUTHENTIC katana or a WWI trench spike. Unfortunately, neither is easy to procure, and so your best choice for a dedicated mêlée weapon is probably a machete - especially since it can be used for non-combat purposes as well.
It's been a while since I read the ZSG, so it's a good thing this topic was brought up to remind me of the fact. When the zombie apocalypse comes, you can't be prepared enough.
Chainsaws are among the worst mêlée weapons you can use for zombie-hunting: they jam, they're loud, they run on fuel, they're heavy and above all they're messy. You do NOT want to be sprayed with zombie gore - the smallest piece of organic matter will kill you if it gets past skin level.
Instead, aim for something small, sturdy and practical. A crowbar is the most readily available object that fits these criteria, and also one of the best; however, if you can find something akin to a Shaolin spade, consider bringing it instead unless you're going to be moving in tight quarters.
If circumstances dictate that you can do without a weapon doubling as a tool, your two prime choices are either an AUTHENTIC katana or a WWI trench spike. Unfortunately, neither is easy to procure, and so your best choice for a dedicated mêlée weapon is probably a machete - especially since it can be used for non-combat purposes as well.
It's been a while since I read the ZSG, so it's a good thing this topic was brought up to remind me of the fact. When the zombie apocalypse comes, you can't be prepared enough.
