The Shaolin Spade or Army Entrenchment Tool

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Permalink Reply by Dr. Zed on March 12, 2009 at 7:43pm

You're going to want to put as much space between you and the zombie, because unless your stab is an instant kill (which it won't be), the zombie will bite you, even after stabbed. The Shaolin spade would be more effective. Digging isn't important.

Permalink Reply by Dr. Zed on March 13, 2009 at 4:49pm

well yea, trenches could help, but if you're in a spot where you'll have the time to dig trenches, the spot won't really require trenches. Know what I mean?

Permalink Reply by Valodrakan on March 13, 2009 at 5:13pm

My brother is in the National Guard, recently received his gear, including an entrenchment tool (E-tool). It's small(ish), but the edges are sharpened AND serrated, plus it folds up quickly for better storage. They are meant to be used in close combat if need be, and are probably easier to find.

I'd use an E-tool, no doubt about it.

Permalink Reply by Poe on March 29, 2009 at 7:27pm

E-TOOL (100% straight up)

Permalink Reply by Praxile™ on March 31, 2009 at 11:21am

serrated is horrible when dealing with zombies.

Permalink Reply by louis A. M. on April 3, 2009 at 9:24pm

yea i mean what if theres a bunch of those fuckers whouldnt you need a gun i mean i couldnt use a melee weapon (only in case of emergency like out ammo)i mean melee = more chance getting bittin but for those crazy people its fun :P

Permalink Reply by Laz on March 13, 2009 at 5:36pm

Why not use a pick axe handle, its much better than both

Permalink Reply by Michael K. on March 15, 2009 at 9:14am

axe handles will eventually break.....

Permalink Reply by Laz on March 15, 2009 at 9:20am

pick axe handles are designed to be hit onto hard surfaces and not break and are nowadays made from either a hardwood like hickory or oak or are made from a polyeurathane which will NEVER break.

You need months of practise from a skilled tutor to learn to use any martial art weapon. Plus if you are one of those few people who can use a shoalin spade, all removing the head will do (showing the shortfalls of the amaturish book by max brookes) will leave you with a biting and snapping infected head rolling around.

Permalink Reply by Valodrakan on March 15, 2009 at 10:01am

E-tools are designed to take a beating as well, plus they're far more compact (they fold into a pouch that's about 8x8" or 6x6"...I'm not sure which, I didn't measure).

Permalink Reply by Praxile™ on March 31, 2009 at 11:23am

why dig trenches and fight in them while combating the undead? seems sorta like setting yourself up to fail to me... suicide almost..

Permalink Reply by Evan Heiber on April 2, 2009 at 5:43pm

I would try a mix of both

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