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Posted: 12/30/2016 11:10:46 PM EDT
so you find yourself in a post apocalyptic world with severely limited ammo availability...
you can use your firearms and bows, but need a melee weapon for protection.
what is the superior option?
a sword? a long spear? short spear? tomahawk? axe?

this thread is brought to you by game of thrones (which has me wanting a spear)
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:11:41 PM EDT
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Katana
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:12:53 PM EDT
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Lightsaber
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:13:07 PM EDT
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I bought a cold steel master series katana a few years back. I'm kinda scared of it
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:13:23 PM EDT
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Spear

A sword will fuck your own shit up in a hurry. 
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:13:39 PM EDT
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halberd
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:15:32 PM EDT
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Muh dick.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:16:17 PM EDT
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Polearm
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:16:48 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:17:25 PM EDT
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Short and stabby.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:17:43 PM EDT
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I've been told that a spear is a superior weapon to a sword, but I'm curious why.
it makes sense that a spear is better to the untrained user, but what about a expert with a spear VS. an expert with a sword?

would the spear still win? it does have a longer reach...
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:18:21 PM EDT
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Sword is a very destructive and scary weapon.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:19:29 PM EDT
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Paging the member with the transmission spider gear on a hickory club.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:19:50 PM EDT
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I've got an inch a half guard rail nut on a length of 550 cord. It's not whiz-bang tactical, but one smack in the grape and it's coloring books for Christmas.
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@vanilla_gorilla already figured it out
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:20:25 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:21:04 PM EDT
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Chainsaw
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:22:16 PM EDT
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dual daggers
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:22:20 PM EDT
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You guys are all stupid.


Flamethrower FTW.

Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:22:31 PM EDT
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Kukri
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:23:01 PM EDT
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5 or 6 claw hammers,
Start throwing them as you advance close enough to knock a hole in somebody's melon.
Block that with your spear or katana!
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:23:23 PM EDT
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You guys are all stupid.


Flamethrower FTW.
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what part of "melee weapon" did you not understand?
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:23:47 PM EDT
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Brass knuckles.

1 pair.

Alternative: claw hammer, also 1 pair

See the Kray twins for instruction in their use.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:24:02 PM EDT
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A sword, see Katana, is a devastating weapon.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:24:06 PM EDT
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rebar
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:26:02 PM EDT
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spears, long spears. Twice as long as a man  


the only thing better is a halbeard but those advantages don't really show unless the enemy is on horseback and armored.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:26:54 PM EDT
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Flamethrower FTW.
what part of "melee weapon" did you not understand?



I like to burn things during a malee.
You have your way....I have mine.

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Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:27:08 PM EDT
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Morningstar

Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:28:14 PM EDT
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I always liked the concept of a mace...


Just seems super effective.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:28:24 PM EDT
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They are killing machines, especially when one is trained in its use.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:28:32 PM EDT
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Something that is effective without needing to be sharp or that requires constant maintenance, but is also strong.  Perhaps an aluminum bat, or some other sort of bashing weapon.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:28:54 PM EDT
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YOU NEED TO GET A LIFE!
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:29:59 PM EDT
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A very good choice for close in work.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:32:54 PM EDT
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I like to burn things during a malee.
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I would accept "flaming sword"
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:33:31 PM EDT
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My preference would be for a short sword or saber or something like that, deadly, faster to draw, can be wielded single handed, easier to conceal, lighter weight to carry long term.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:34:48 PM EDT
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Very few people would actually have real, functional swords or spears and even fewer would know how to use them.  In a realistic scenario, either of these would probably suffice:

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Or if you are really lucky, one of these:

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All images pulled from Arms and Armor
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:34:54 PM EDT
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The Book Of Eli- First Fight Scene
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:35:51 PM EDT
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You guys are all stupid.


Flamethrower FTW.
what part of "melee weapon" did you not understand?

You want to get hit with that thing upside the noggin?
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:36:15 PM EDT
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Flamethrower FTW.
what part of "melee weapon" did you not understand?



He suggested a flamethrower with a 1.5L tank that has a range of 20ft, if there is no wind, with a full burn time of 32 seconds (give or take) - that also requires butane for the pilot flame and electricity to recharge the sparker battery and pump.

All of which would be a bitch to find or maintain in a post apocalyptic world...

We're obviously dealing with a "special" person...  So don't give him too hard of a time.  

Carry on Corky.  You're doing a good job little buddy.  




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You want to get hit with that thing upside the noggin?


You see, I never thought of that.  It would be quite a chunk of aluminum when empty...  It would probably cave in a skull quite easily.  

I apologize for my hasty criticism.  
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:36:59 PM EDT
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Katana or Kukri.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:37:08 PM EDT
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I'll take a cutlass.
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Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:37:37 PM EDT
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This.  

Heavy, Rugged, and destructive even when dulled.  

Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:38:59 PM EDT
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Some men are longer than others...
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:40:39 PM EDT
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Lucille.
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:41:04 PM EDT
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Nun-Chucks

Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:42:34 PM EDT
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I would make a semi auto crossbow.  Not sure at the moment what the powersourse would be but yet this is the route i'd take
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:44:17 PM EDT
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I like my Tops 230 machete. 

Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:44:56 PM EDT
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Right!
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:45:28 PM EDT
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Supreme?
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:46:17 PM EDT
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A Spear was always used until it broke before switching to swords.
Spear #1
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 11:46:45 PM EDT
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Pole arms and archery ruled the pre-gunpowder battlefield.

Swords make for awesome visuals on film.  
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