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1. #1Ball-Headed War Club

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   An impact weapon invented by Native Americans, especially associated with Iroquois and Algonquin warriors. This pre-contact weapon was traditionally carved from a single piece of hardwood (usually hornbeam, a variant of ironwood) and was much more durable in close-quarter combat than the indigenous stone-headed tomahawks. The slightly inverse-curved weapon typically ranged from 18" to 25" in length and was highly regarded by both Indian and Euro-Americans for its capacity to smash a human skull with a single full-arm swing.

   Even after the introduction of steel-headed tomahawks, ball-headed war clubs remained popular for Indian warriors as they never needed to be sharpened, did not rust or have their heads come loose, and could be carried slung through a belt with no fear of cutting the user.

   While wood replicas of the ball-headed war club are available, a more affordable and durable polypropylene model is available through Cold Steel (pictured). The Cold Steel offering also features a steel post set into the striking head to concentrate the bone-crushing impact

2. #2Brass knuckles

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   Brass Knuckles are metal "knuckles" that are worn around the fingers that work to direct the force of the punch into the knuckles, thereby multiplying the damage that a normal punch would do. In the zombie apocalypse, Brass Knuckles are primarily good weapons due to their low size and weight. When the wearer punches into a zombie's or survivor's body, it is highly likely to cause severe tissue damage and fractures. Because of this, a trained user can knock out or even kill their target with a single blow to the temple. Unfortunately, brass knuckles are ill suited to fighting zombies. This is because, though deadly in the right hands, brass knuckles have very low range, and as such, one mistimed swing can lead to infection. For this reason, it is recommended Brass Knuckles are reserved for other humans and as a backup weapon. One advantage to note, however, is the fact that these can be worn while using another weapon. When paired with something like a blade, or just about any weapon, brass knuckles can serve as an excellent addition if you're worried about your weapon breaking. They can be found in many pawn shops, Brass Knuckles are illegal in most states, making them rather difficult to find. Should you have access to somebody with metalworking skills, brass knuckles are very easy to make out of materials such as metal or wood.

3. #3Cane knife

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   A variation of the machete found in sugar cane growing areas is the "Cane Knife". This is a deep-bellied version of the machete that is slightly shorter than a conventional machete, but better weighted for stronger blows. The deep belly distributes the force of the cut far more efficiently into a concentrated area, ensuring that a decent blow will easily cleave a skull or sever a spine, even while used with one hand. They are designed to be easy to sharpen on hard (but smooth) stone surfaces, be relatively lightweight, and be used all day without causing exhaustion.

4. #4Kukri

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   Apparently derived from the ancient Carthaginian Falcata and brought to South Asia by Roman merchants, the inverse curved kukri (“koo-kree”) became the national weapon of Nepal and famous in the hands of the Gurkha soldiers employed by both the British and Indian armies. While a kukri appears to be a counterpart of the Machete, it is considerably thicker than a machete and is much less likely to get stuck in or glance off a human skull like the longer bladed bush knife is. The forward portion of the kukri's blade widens out to provide axe-like cleaving power, but narrows again to provide a serviceable point. For its capacity to split skulls, take off heads, or lop off limbs, the kukri is many a zombie-killer’s first choice as a melee weapon..

   Many manufacturers and importers offer serviceable and affordable versions of the kukri. The inexpensive "issue" kukri requires extensive re-filing of the blade bevels to begin to be useful. Other versions while somewhat more expensive ($60 to $500) offer the advantage of being ready to go right from the box.

5. #5Karambit

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   Karambits are knives that are mainly meant to be held with the blade facing toward the ground. Mainly used as a utility blade, they would most likely be largely ineffective in a zombie apocalypse because of how close-range they are. It could, of course, be used as a tool to fight off hostile humans (as it is a relatively concealed weapon). Remember that the karambit's strength is in its stealth, and its short size is a disadvantage in most combat situations

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