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All practicality aside, if you’re leaping into the fray to rescue a group of scared survival-impaired victims that just wandered into a group of brain slurping Z-Boys, take a page out of the book of infamous X-Man, Wolverine. The Pantera hand claws (designed by Tom Anderson) send a clear message to those around you (well maybe not the zombies…they really don’t appreciate the zApocalypse style we’re trying to perpetuate here): “I mean business!” If you’ve got a pair of these puppies clutched in your fists, it’s clear that you’re not timidly looking around for supplies, you’re there to put holes in zed faces, sever necrotic tendons and remove fingers so they can’t get a grip on your sweet mutton chops and motorcycle jacket, bub. Don’t forget the cigars.
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Whenever we here at ZPrepared look at knives, generally we’re looking for a knife that also has several utility functions, so you can minimize the amount of gear you’re carrying. But you know what? Screw that for once. We’re going to talk about a straight up fighting knife. The Ka Bar Next Generation Fighting Knife is a no nonsense knife made for killin’ or de-animating in our case. Sometimes you need to take a zombie out without attracting too much attention and a tactical folder just doesn’t seem like the type of blade that you can just plunge right into the brainpan of the unfortunate zed that shambled in your path. Ka Bar has a long standing tradition with the military, and is about as combat tested as a modern blade can be. The Next Generation comes complete with a stainless steel blade appropriate for use in wet conditions (which to us includes zombie spillins).
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That last post about the compound bow, talking about the throwing knives really made me curious about throwing axes. So a quick search brought up one of our favorite companies, Cold Steel. They really know how to bring some serious “cold steel” to the game, and the Bad Axe is no exception. Over 2mm thick and fully heat treated medium carbon steel for strength helps this thing really pack a wallop when it finds its mark. The Bad Axe has all the necessary weight for zombie skull chopping and throwing giving you an excellent weapon with serious attitude. It comes with a factory sharpened utility edge, but it can easily be sharpened to a razor edge.
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Sometimes little details that make your life easier can give you that much needed morale boost out in the wild. The SL Pro Series for Outdoors has plenty of those little details to make you feel more prepared without having to carry a crazy amount of gear. This handy little “system” has a 50/50 serrated blade and a variety of inserts to choose from, including a magnetic light, a diamond sharpener and a fire starter (I’m talking about the fire steel, not the pyrokinetic Drew Barrymore). With this handy tool, you’ve got a blade, a bright LED light, a loud emergency signal whistle, and whatever attachment you decide to slap in there.
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Alright maybe zombies won’t be intimidated by your mean looking Ka-Bar Becker TacTool, but it’s definitely mean looking enough to give you a boost of confidence when facing down a couple of shufflers and crawlers. This “utility tool” is a great piece of hardware to pack when you’re moving through rough terrain or even urban sprawls.
Great for prying, smashing, hammering, cutting, slicing/dicing, caveman grunting and posturing, and more. Doors, windows, 550 cord and undead skulls are no match for the Becker TacTool. You don’t want to find out the hard way that our utility tool of choice has some serious limitations when you’re on the move in Thriller country.
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The machete with the power of an axe, this mean machine has been clearing brush since the 1940′s. this well balanced useful tool does a fine job of allowing you to make your way through rural and wilderness areas while looking for safety, survivors and supplies. The bonus is having a solid well build tool also capable of making short work of zombie extremities. If you find a yourself caught in a zombie’s “cold dead hands” you don’t have to worry about prying yourself out, when you can just take the whole limb off in one swing.
Skulls, wrists, knees, necks, There’s nothing that the Woodman’s Pal can’t handle when you’re out there trying to survive another night surrounded by tree and zombie limbs.
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When you’re running around salvaging gear, repairing equipment, or taking things apart, we here at Zprepared feel that you need a good multitool to reduce the amount of actual bulky tools that you may need to carry. I don’t know how many of you have tried to use standard pliers to remove stubborn nuts and bolts, but the Leatherman Crunch makes sure you don’t have to suffer through that again. This beast includes a set of freakin’ vice grips. Now you can grip stubborn hex heads like a zombie grabbing baggy clothing or a sweet flowing mullet. 13 tools total (you’re going to find your standard set of leatherman features) but c’mon, you’re only looking at this because of the vice grips. They’re vice grips, son! Get a grip (I’m sorry I had to throw that pun in there).
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Even though blades aren’t as handy against zombie threats (they don’t feel pain, or bleed out), it’s not a bad idea to carry a high quality knife for use in a utility role. The Benchmade 3550 auto opening knife features the Benchmade auto open mechanism making it easier for you to deploy the blade when you need it opened easily.
It’s available with a plain edge, or combo edge if you need to cut through a variety of materials. With non-reflective components, you don’t have to worry about accidentally catching a glint of light and attracting some Zeds in the area while you’re trying to get work done. Just keep in mind, the availability is limited to law enforcement and military personnel, but when the Zs drop, this should be a little easier to get your hands on. Made in the USA.
- Slim Profile Makes for Ease of Carry
- Non-Reflective Components for Tactical Applications
- Symmetrical Handle Design has Universal Grip
- Spear-Point Blade Offers Enhanced Tip Qualities
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We have a saying here at Zprepared.com: Never bring a knife to a Zombie fight. If you absolutely have to, the WASP Injection Knife is definitely the blade to bring. Made from surgical stainless steel, this 11 1/4″ knife comes equipped with a handle that holds an up to 24g gas cartridge. With a push of a button, a burst of cold compressed air about the size of a basketball is ejected out of the blade. Originally designed for divers to use against sharks, this nifty weapon has the potential to be a decent back-up, back-up weapon. If your back’s against the wall, and all other options are spent, just drive this sucker into a Zeddy’s head and just push the button. Just make sure your eyes and mouth are closed.
