"Top 15 Primitive Weapons for the Apocalypse" Topic

"With so many primitive weapons used in countless conflicts in early centuries, which weapons are the best? After careful research we've selected the Top 15 Primitive Weapons that are time tested and proven.In the modern day, if a widespread disaster destroys the power grid and knocks us back to the 1800s, how will we survive? Primitive weapons may be one answer.

Opinions are mixed on just how well this television show actually depicted true weapon and warrior effectiveness in battle. Let's face it: We can't know how a ninja and a Spartan are really going to do in battle against one another unless we're there to see an actual trained ninja (who excels among ninjas) and actual trained Spartan (who excels among Spartans) square off. Still, the show was a fun watch and it brings to mind the question – what are the best primitive weapons?…"

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Armand

For the average person unskilled in hand to hand combat, I think a spear/axe might be the most useful – a certain degree of skill is needed for bows/slings/etc.

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Armand

Bolo machetes!

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Yes I have given this a lot of thought. The Bolo machete is heavy enough to remove zombie heads yet light enough to swing at the 20 or more zombies.
Has a nice stabbing tip also.

The bolo/machete is an excellent weapon and tool. You need to blaze a trail through overgrown vegetation? You need a weapon handy in case of attack?

A weapon not mentioned, surprisingly, is that simplest of arms, the lowly club. Tire-irons, crow bars, baseball/cricket bats, hammers. Look at the arms of most eras and you will usually find some type of impact devices. Much cheaper than swords and very easy to find. Another source of ideas are the trench clubs and knuckle dusters that were improvised by trench raiders during WW1. A wooden staff with barbed wire wrapped around one end is a fearsome implement.

Forgot about trench raiders during WW1. A trench knife works both on defense and the attack.
Good call my friend, got call!

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Armand

I agree with Frederick. Most of these weapons require training. A sling? How many people actually know how to use a sling? They would be better off with a brick in their hands.

I tried using a sling, it's not too hard. Accuracy, on the other hand… ;-)

The other issues with Bows and a lesser extent slings and sling shots is to be able to repair them. I agree clubs should be at the top, a simple hammer can also be thrown.