Blunt object vs. edged weapon

Zomg Okay

robertpatterson wrote: »

Shot gun!

Bludgeoning a zombie with a shotgun wouldn't do an awful lot, I'd say. =/

BigDuffman

Zomg Okay wrote: »

Bludgeoning a zombie with a shotgun wouldn't do an awful lot, I'd say. =/

I dunno my boomstick (a solid auld s/s) would weigh more than baseball bat! A tad more unweildy but if swung by the barrel it would crack a skull or two.

cyberwolf77

Tire thumper:

virminhunter

28ounce estwing, sharp on one side blunt on the other

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jugger

virminhunter wrote: »

28ounce estwing, sharp on one side blunt on the other

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you want blunt on one side sharp on the other you need
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cyberwolf77

I'll take this for open space combat:


Close quarters I still favor the mace with a shield of some kind

cyberwolf77

I got a couple bats, and a hardwood hockey stick. Pretty sure they could clear me a path past a few zombies on my way to a more secure position

Carter P Fly

My Combo would be a modern version of Viking weaponery.

In one hand I would have aCircular perspex riot shield and in the other I woudl have a one handed battle axe or warhammer and a short Sword in my belt for backup

RiderOnTheStorm

For close quarter combat work, with blunt v edge in mind, you could try an ice axe that mountain climbers use:



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I think this might have tendancy to get stuck in bone as it does have quite a point on it. But it would have good penetration and should go deep into the brain and cause serious damage.

there are other climbing tools, some have hammer on one side and spike on other, and they come in varity of lengths and prices.

RiderOnTheStorm

this is another good, non-blade, over the counter tool. I think it has been mentioned before. Its the Stanley Fubar III. Its 30" long and speaks for itself. I am not keen on the nail removal fork at the end. I think it might catch on your wrist and tear the skin. There are ones without this option but they are all a bit small imho.




This is the closest thing to a modern over-the-counter mace, I reckon.

ScumLord

RiderOnTheStorm wrote: »

this is another good, non-blade, over the counter tool. I think it has been mentioned before. Its the Stanley Fubar III. Its 30" long and speaks for itself. I am not keen on the nail removal fork at the end. I think it might catch on your wrist and tear the skin. There are ones without this option but they are all a bit small imho.




This is the closest thing to a modern over-the-counter mace, I reckon.

The 30" is good for going through brick walls but may be a bit on the heavy side for effective combat. The nail puller at the end is a bit awkward and feels like it's in the way (not that it is) but it's a vital part of the hammers ability to break into things and would allow you to go right through someone as you can get a good hold on the hammer end and drive it into things.

Mellor

RiderOnTheStorm wrote: »

For close quarter combat work, with blunt v edge in mind, you could try an ice axe that mountain climbers use:

I think the obvious problem is that they are designed to go in but not come you easily

Tigger

bastard sword and circular shield with a heavy center buckler

fatal1ty

Might I recommend a tyre iron...? heavy, strong, and can change a wheel!!! ;D

13spanner

It'd be a blunt weapon for me. I'd go for a lump hammer. Like a claw hammer, but with the head of a sledge. Serious weight behind one when you get a good swing going, and could pick one up on any farm. The only thing I wouldn't like about one is how close you have to get before swinging...