Best Historical Weapon VS Zombie Hordes (Might Surprise You)

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What would be the most practical choice to defend yourself against shambling undead hordes in the apocalypse? Believe it or not, I don't think it's a spear, for a few reasons. Nor a longsword either. Yeah... try to recover from that shock. :p

So let's look at the pros and cons of a few melee weapons that come to mind for this particular fantasy scenario.

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Videos I'm referring to:

Can a Rapier Go Through a Head? - Also: Halberd!
   • Can a Rapier Go Through a Head? - Also: Ha...  

The Most Brutal Melee Weapon I've Tested so far (Igorot Headhunting Axe)
   • The Most Brutal Melee Weapon I've Tested s...  

The Most Vicious Axe vs. Zombie Head
   • The Most Vicious Axe vs. Zombie Head... Yi...  

Don't Mess with Axes
   • Don't Mess with AXES... Especially if You'...  

Devastating Spear-Sword! - The Spit by Zombie Tools
   • Devastating Spear-Sword! - The Spit by Zom...  

Longsword, Rondel dagger, Mace vs. ZGB Ivan head
   • Longsword, Rondel dagger, Mace, Axe vs. Zo...  


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"Mystical Theme" by Alexandr Zhelanov
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"Ghoulish Fun" by Eric Matyas
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Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/stev...
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