Z-Hunter Machete Series (2024)

FAQs

Is a machete good against zombies? ›

The Machete is a short sword that would be an ideal fit for a zombie apocalypse. There are different types of blades, but its broadness and slight curve would be perfect for self-defense against zombies, using slashing and stabbing attacks.

What is a machete? A machete is a powerful tool for clearing brush. In the tropics, machetes are ubiquitous, all-purpose tools: they have been used to carve trails through tropical forests, to slash out clearings for crops, to crack open coconuts and slice papayas.

The machete has long been a staple in agricultural communities. Its sharp edge and sturdy design make it an ideal tool for various farming tasks. In many parts of the world, it's common to see farmers wielding a machete for cutting crops, pruning plants, or clearing land.

Pipes, bats, hammers, and crowbars can serve as zombie weapons in a pinch, but a hatchet, machete, sword, or combat knife is even more efficient for carving through hordes of flesh-eaters. Finding a rifle capable of equipping a bayonet is another ideal choice.

The Bloody Machete has a 1/2000 (0.05%) chance of being dropped by any weak enemy during the Halloween seasonal event. Weak enemies are enemies with less than 20 defense, 40 damage and up to 5 of loot.

Owning a Machete

Machetes are classified as agricultural tools by United States law. Unlike stabbing knives and swords, which are classified as weapons, machetes have the distinction of usually being only sharpened on one side of the blade.

Other Popular Uses for Machetes Include:

Coppice trees for firewood, charcoal, or other uses. Remove invasive plants.

In the Spanish language, the word is possibly a diminutive form of the word macho, which was used to refer to sledgehammers. Alternatively, its origin may be machaera, the name given by the Greeks and Romans to the falcata. It is the origin of the English language equivalent term matchet, though this is rarely used.

The Machete, being heavier, can deliver powerful blows but may lack the Katana's precision. In martial arts scenarios, Katanas, with their rooted techniques in Kenjutsu, hold an advantage. In fact, machetes are more considered as utility tools more than weapons.

Just like axes and swords they are suitable for causing not only soft tissue wounds, but also deep slashes in the underlying bone. In military conflicts (especially in Central Africa) they are often used as short-range weapons, whereas it is in the nature of things that they are rarely used in Europe.

Can you defeat a bear with a machete? ›

But bears have thick fur and tough skin and a layer of fat. If you can't strike a fatal blow quickly, the bear will just get angry and be more determined to kill you. If you struck the top of the bear's skull with all your might, you may drive the machete deep enough into the skull to kill him.

As a fighting weapon it can be used both for slashing and hacking as well as stabbing. Its relatively small size allows for great speed while the wide blade end gives extra cutting power.

Although zombies must be shot in the head to quickly kill them, a stab or gunshot to the spine can slow them down. Burning a zombie can work but is not advised because it can take a long time for a zombie to burn, during which it will be a walking torch, capable of spreading the fire.

Sure. If there is something you need to cut, a knife is highly recommended. “Knives are great for stabbing zombies in the head,” however, ignores some important concepts. Melee combat, whether with knife, sword, axe, mace, baseball bat or what-have-you, takes place within bad breath distance.