Which non-ballistic weapon has the most utilitarian applications as a weapon, being used for combat of some kind (as opposed to a tool).
I was thinking of the present day though I guess thoughts on the same question at different points of history is fine too.
Pic definitely not related.
>>32356135
I dont know, an axe? Yeah probably an axe.
I don't know, brass knuckles? Yeah probably brass knuckles.
>>32356155
A big axe.
>>32356135
A laser
Now let the fanboy wankoff begin!
>>32356135
What do you mean, what weapon would be most useful for fighting but still has a utilitarian function, like a hammer or machete, or what weapon is most functional in combat?
The spear is the king of weapons, its relativity easy to use, effective against a wide variety of opponents and cheap to produce and maintain
And if you are going to be in close quarters such as in a building short spears like cold steels short assegai or a zulu iklwa still have the benefits of a spear with the added benefit of being able to slash fairly well
>>32356135
>>32356324
>>32356324
Knives aren't deadly anymore
>>32356375
last patch made them obsolete?
>>32356375
I don't even....
>>32356399
>overwhelmingly police presence
>nigh magical trauma care
>people are larger than before
Not deadly anymore
>>32356399
They were nerfed after the 9/11
>>32356163
he violated most important rule of self defense: around blacks never relax
>>32356428
U wot m8?
>>32356428
>people are larger than before
>>32356428
>people are larger than before
For you.
>>32356135
The bayonet, I guess? Maybe the spear?
>>32356163
dude that's fucking raw
kid likely lost several teeth and got his cheek, jaw and/or nose broken
i fucking hate kids underestimating the force of meme weapons
>>32356155
Yeah, an axe. The ability to easily and effectively work wood is paramount to both survival and civilization.
With a knife sidearm so you can make more axes
Obligatory: FPBP
>>32356155
Yes, since an axe can more or less do everything a knife can but not the other way around.
>>32356155
>>32356164
>>32357495
>>32357511
OP here, what kind of axe head and haft then? Something like a tomahawk, a more traditional hand axe or what?
Pic related, some nice metal working
>>32356135
A sword. Swords can be carried easily and you can do a lot of varied techniques that you can't with other comparable weapons
>>32356155
>>32357495
Tool axes make fucking useless fighting axes, not nimble enough, and weapon axes make shit tools. Swords can cut trees too.
>>32356163
Huh. I always wondered why these were outlawed in my state when guns were A-OK. Now I know.
>>32356135
an entire board of weapons enthusiasts and not one of you have said shovel.
For shame /K/. for shame.
This thing can dig a trench, a grave, a flower garden, or even simply a hole in the ground.
It can also function as an axe, mace, knife (sharpen the edge), club, and short spear. on top of that you can also employ it as a makeshift grappling hook, climbing tool, hammer, and cooking pan.
>>32356135
The Rwandan genocide proved that machetes are the best tool/weapon combo.
>>32357800
He said wasn't specifically a tool, hence bayonet is the right answer
>>32357800
FUCKING THIS. Entrenching tools are the absolute pinnacle of god-tier weaponry.
>>32357926
Did I mention that it can also be thrown?
>>32357800
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOaEjJz-6jg
>>32357965
My man.
>>32356135
I dont know, an karambit? Yeah probably an karambit.
I know they've been taken over by mall operators, but they're both effective as a weapon and useful for harvesting. Also, khukris.
>>32356135
A fucking club. A big piece of wood or steel for beating the fuck out of things.
>>32357636
A small but sturdy bearded axe should cover about every need. You can whittle with it, cut smaller trees and kindling, or use the "hook" of the beard in combat for the weapon side of things
if all else fails, grab a rock
>>32356428
Joke's on you I'm a manlet.
One of these fuckers right here. Just getting a screwed up half-power mistake in the center of the back pretty much ends your practice section, can't image how bad getting hit full on would be...
>>32357952
>fat guys getting paid to play with swords
Kek i love cold steel vids theyre so edgy
>>32358132
session*
>>32356135
Anything traditional Southeast Asian.
They were made with both in mind.
One of these. Rip n tear, smash n grab, bludgeon, stab.
>>32356823
Heh I enjoyed that thread.