Zombie apocalypse, what you choosing

[Cajun]

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Are they fast or slow?

 

[John Stockton]

Glock and either the wire bat or battle axe.

 

[dc007]

Katana and the Glock.

This is right. One for distance and the lightweight katana for close range to take heads off

 

[Phlog]

The curved edge and forward weight of a katana definitely make it better for slicing unarmed opponents. That's just physics

The longsword was better at hacking blunt force trauma against armor and thrusting

Curved edge yes, but the longsword has more range so it's tip is traveling faster. I've used both for cutting. There's little difference.

They're similar weight, a longsword is not great against armour at all, it's primarily a weapon for unarmoured combat. Yes better at thrusting.

 

[Phlog]

Are they fast or slow?

Walking dead. The fast zombies are just edgelords.

 

[Cartiac]

AFAIK, experts in HEMA who fight each other with edged weapons and polearms overwhelmingly cite the superiority of the spear over the sword or axes, FWIW

*although* as long as I have a sharp blade and access to long pieces of wood, I can DIY a spear, so feels superfluous?

if was gonna have an axe it wouldn't be that double-headed monstrosity which compounds and basically doubles the axe's biggest problem, the amount of time to retract after a strike, seriously, fuck that axe, absolute piece of shit.

i like the renewability of the crossbow projectiles.

i think I'mma go with the glock *and* the crossbow for when the glock runs out- i don't want to be fighting at close enough range for a sword/etc to be relevant, if that's happening likely I'm fucked, I'll put all my eggs in the fight at distance basket.

and assume i have a knife to fashion a spear as a backup as I do like to hedge my bets

Great answer, the swords are too long and slow to be effective at short range when you are overwhelmed by a horde. They take a fair amount of time and space to effectively slice/stab/withdraw. With the crossbow you also have arrows that can be used as weapons on their own for quick, short range, brain piercing strikes.

 

[IanEdwards]

Great answer, the swords are too long and slow to be effective at short range when you are overwhelmed by a horde. They take a fair amount of time and space to effectively slice/stab/withdraw. With the crossbow you also have arrows that can be used as weapons on their own for quick, short range, brain piercing strikes.

according to experts, swords also take training to use well whereas spears are very easy.
but then about 6 people have chosen that abortion of an axe and I'm at the point where my jaundiced scepticism over human common sense in general just makes me want to watch them get overwhelmed by zombies as they try to manipulate that thing that is fucking twice as heavy as it should be with the extra 50% being totally useless and counterproductive never mind superfluous, and my circuits are totally self-overloaded and prolly the next time someone on the internet disagrees with me I will go off on an insult-laden rant, all over a fucking axe and i just want to shout 'axes aren't a great choice for this but THAT axe is fucking pitiful', ffs, this should definitely not make me this frustrated.
anyway...

 

[Cartiac]

according to experts, swords also take training to use well whereas spears are very easy.
but then about 6 people have chosen that abortion of an axe and I'm at the point where my jaundiced scepticism over human common sense in general just makes me want to watch them get overwhelmed by zombies as they try to manipulate that thing that is fucking twice as heavy as it should be with the extra 50% being totally useless and counterproductive never mind superfluous, and my circuits are totally self-overloaded and prolly the next time someone on the internet disagrees with me I will go off on an insult-laden rant, all over a fucking axe and i just want to shout 'axes aren't a great choice for this but THAT axe is fucking pitiful', ffs, this should definitely not make me this frustrated.
anyway...

You are not alone. I have had the same experiences with my axes. They start off looking pretty sweet and fun but it doesn't take long before they get too heavy, difficult to manage and untrustworthy since you never know which side you are going to get.

Spears are definitely an improvement but I highly recommend looking into arrows which are a thinner, lighter version of a spear so you can carry a lot more of them at once and are easier to replace.

 

[PBAC]

Modern Katana with modern steel(which is all they make now) against unarmed zombies would have some benefits over a longsword. Slashing limbs and heads off is better with a katana.

Can also wield 1 handed if glock is your secondary

Longsword better at thrust and range, but you are committing both hands

It isn't the most mobile sword and unless you are squaring off against another katana user the movements you make leave you open to attack.

 

[Halifax]

It isn't the most mobile sword and unless you are squaring off against another katana user the movements you make leave you open to attack.

In this case, you are squaring off against unarmed zombies mate

 

[PBAC]

In this case, you are squaring off against unarmed zombies mate

same difference. Katana swipes are too formulaic and often leave open major eposure points. In TV when you see the samurai draw off against each other, one swipes and the other pivots to a suitable vantage point, then you have that pause and one of them falls to the ground. Pretty much any direction outside the motion of attack is open to be preyed upon, so I wouldn't fancy your odds if you are being swarmed from all sides.

 

[Gigacardio]

How about a mace or club instead?

The baseball bat rapped in barbed wire is not quite a club.

 

[Rob Battisti]

according to experts, swords also take training to use well whereas spears are very easy.
but then about 6 people have chosen that abortion of an axe and I'm at the point where my jaundiced scepticism over human common sense in general just makes me want to watch them get overwhelmed by zombies as they try to manipulate that thing that is fucking twice as heavy as it should be with the extra 50% being totally useless and counterproductive never mind superfluous, and my circuits are totally self-overloaded and prolly the next time someone on the internet disagrees with me I will go off on an insult-laden rant, all over a fucking axe and i just want to shout 'axes aren't a great choice for this but THAT axe is fucking pitiful', ffs, this should definitely not make me this frustrated.
anyway...

You sound weak

 

[facePuncher7]

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Always thought that if the zombies were slow and not so strong then boxing gloves would be great, they'd just be walking punching bags and I can KO zombies all day.

 

[Deaths Head]

You would only need the Katana really , the other weapons are limited and counter productive besides the gun before you run out of bullets . I’d take the boxing gloves though to keep fit and occupied.

 

[Ardaric]

I would choose the flail and boxing the gloves. The flail for whacking zombies in the head and I would wear the boxing gloves to ward off the greatest threat of all

Spoiler

night time self abuse... definitely can't afford to go blind during an apocalypse due to onanism

 

[Deaths Head]

Always thought that if the zombies were slow and not so strong then boxing gloves would be great, they'd just be walking punching bags and I can KO zombies all day.

Would you risk blood splatter or be certain the infected blood is not still contaminated with a virus even if the blood is dry ? Certain viruses don’t die right away they can live for days outside the body . I’m taking the boxing gloves but I’m hitting anything that won’t contaminate me . Lol

 

[Deaths Head]

If those are bought from Amazon or Mall-stores and are just cheap steel, you may be correct but it should be noted they're going through dead zombie flesh. Namely the limbs and the neck.

But if they're made of quality industrial steels, like...

• Tool steel: T10, L6-Bainite, and S7 Shock-Resistant Steel, which feature high carbon content and tungsten.
• Carbon steel: Blades are mostly made from 1045, 1060, and 1095 carbon steel.
• L6 Bainite: Known for exceptional toughness and durability.
• T10 Tool Steel: Offers high hardness, toughness, and edge retention.
• 1095 Steel: Standard choice with the highest carbon content and sharpest edge.

...they're not going to easily chip, especially against dead flesh. They'll go through zombie limbs and necks like hot butter, possibly with the exception with the neck.

Between the katana and longsword, it depends if you're counting on going on the defensive or offensive and how long the attack would be against how many zombies. Endurance is a factor most people don't factor in when picking a hand-held weapon, and weight can become a major liability in prolonged engagements.

So pick whichever one is lighter and you can swing easier, because in a zombie apocalypse you're going to do alot of swinging.

The curved blade and sharp edge of the katana allow it to slice through flesh and bone with ease .


This reason alone is why you take the Katana . The long sword can also get stuck in a skull possibly, you might have to get past a small group of zombies your going to want to be able to run and swing accurately at times . O.k I’m putting to much thought into this I’m actually supposed to be getting ready to train do actual some boxing in there but I’m doing this …..what the hell is going on .

 

[Cajun]

Walking dead. The fast zombies are just edgelords.

Then a sword or weapon like that. Too many and the bullets will run out and its pointless

 

[facePuncher7]

Would you risk blood splatter or be certain the infected blood is not still contaminated with a virus even if the blood is dry ? Certain viruses don’t die right away they can live for days outside the body . I’m taking the boxing gloves but I’m hitting anything that won’t contaminate me . Lol

My mind never got past the idea of KOing zombies, but yes contaminated blood would be an issue.