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high steel survival knife

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This massive knife features a hollow handle with a compass built into the pommel and a row of fearsome-looking saw teeth along the back of its blade. A competent weapon and tool, if not the best at any of them.

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high steel talwar

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A curved sword used by the Raj of India in the 16th century, a talwar is usually impeccably decorated and able to take off a limb with a single swipe. This one has a proper grip and is made of high steel, you've even gotten the circular pommel right!

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high steel trench knife

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This stout combat knife features a steel guard to protect the user's knuckles. The guard can also be used for striking or blocking. This one is made of high steel and is probably as good as a WWI trench knife.

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high steel wakizashi

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A comparatively-common Japanese short sword. Smaller and lighter than a katana, but still effective in combat. Made with high steel and featuring a sturdy grip, this feels like a proper weapon. The balance feels right and the blade is quite sharp.

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high steel zweihänder

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A huge two-handed sword from Germany. It packs a real wallop. Made with high steel and featuring a sturdy grip, this feels like a proper weapon. The balance feels right and the blade is quite sharp.

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high steelshod quarterstaff

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A long wooden staff reinforced with metal bands and caps. This one has been forged with high steel rather than the traditional iron, and so hits just that little bit harder.

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homemade halfpike

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A short do-it-yourself spear made out of a long stick with a metal spike seated and bound into place at its tip.

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iron javelin

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An iron-tipped wooden throwing spear.

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ironshod quarterstaff

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A long wooden staff reinforced with metal bands and caps.

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ji

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A bronze polearm that originated in the Shang dynasty of China, if not earlier. It combines a spear head with the perpendicular blade of the earlier ge or dagger-axe.

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karambit

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A traditional Indonesian small knife. This one is sharp and could be an effective weapon.

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khopesh

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This ancient bronze weapon features a curved, sickle-like blade sharpened on the outside edge. Associated with the New Kingdom period of Ancient Egypt, it was designed mainly to hack through the light armor common to the region.

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kirpan

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A ceremonial dagger carried by Sikh men. This one is sharp and could be an effective weapon.

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knife spear

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A stout wooden pole with the blade of a knife bolted into place at the end. The shape of a knife blade isn't ideal for a spear, but it's still very sharp and effective.

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kris

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This wavy-bladed dagger is from Southeast Asia. The design of the blade causes it to make broad, painful wounds.

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lajatang

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An impractical exotic weapon comprised of a long pole of wood with curved blades on each end.

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large kitchen knife

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large wooden club

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A long plank of wood with a crude handle whittled into one end. It's barely an improvement, but at least it is slightly easier to wield than just the plank on its own.

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lawn dart

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A large plastic dart made for outdoor games.

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long pointy stick

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A stout pole with one end sharpened to a point.

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M26-MASS standalone shotgun

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The Modular Accessory Shotgun System is an underbarrel bolt-action shotgun that was inspired by the "Masterkey" and which fixed most of its predecessor's problems. This one is configured for standalone usage.

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M320 standalone launcher

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Heckler & Koch's M320 grenade launcher offers the functionality of larger launchers in a very small package at the cost of decreased accuracy. This one is combined with a buttstock for standalone operation.

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makeshift chemical thrower

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A bulky, self-made chemical sprayer with an internal conversion mechanism that allows all sorts of chemicals to be dispersed to your surroundings.

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makeshift crutches

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A pair of wooden makeshift crutches.

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makeshift gas canister

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A crude gas bomb made using household chemicals. Use this item to arm it. In three seconds it will begin to expel a highly toxic gas for a short time. This gas poisons those exposed to it, in addition to obscuring vision and scent.

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makeshift homemade polehammer

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A standard hammerhead mounted at the end of a long stick. It is far from being a proper weapon, but it allows you to bash zombie heads from a safe distance.

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makeshift knife

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A knife consisting of a long, somewhat sharpened spike and a tightly-wrapped rag as a handle. Not as good as a real knife, but it'll do in a pinch.

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makeshift knife spear

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A long stick that has been carefully split and reinforced. At the split point, a sharp blade has been bolted into place and reinforced with layers of sturdy wrapped bindings.

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makeshift machete

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A large blade with one end wrapped in duct tape to make a crude handle, making it easier to wield as a rough machete.

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makeshift macuahuitl

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A poor imitation of the close combat weapon affiliated with Aztec warriors, made with a large wooden club and carefully hammered razors. Although not very sturdy, it delivers some nasty cuts and bruises.

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makeshift tepoztopili

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This is a long polearm with an oar-like oval head covered with razors. Its shape make it suitable for both thrusting and slashing. It resembles the Mesoamerican Tepoztopili, though the shaft is not very sturdy.

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makeshift walking cane

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An improvised cane. It also works as a basic bashing weapon in a pinch.

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makeshift war scythe

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This farming tool has been modified into an improvised weapon by rotating its blade 90 degrees, transforming it into a deadly giant blade on the end of a stick. It's quite fragile, however.

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medium steel arming sword

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A classic medieval sword, just the right size to use one-handed. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel battle axe

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A huge axe designed for warfare. Made of medium steel, this isn't the greatest weapon ever forged but it has a decent edge and a real handle.

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medium steel bladed macuahuitl

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A modern reimagining of the large close combat weapon affiliated with Aztec warriors, made of a sturdy wooden club and sharp blades forged from medium steel. Blades are definitely sturdier than obsidian ones.

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medium steel bladed tepoztopili

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This is a redesigned version of the Mesoamerican tepoztopili. It has an elliptical piece of carved wood lined with sharp medium steel blades, firmly attached to a stout spear shaft.

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medium steel broadsword

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An early modern sword that saw use in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Called 'broad' to contrast with the slimmer rapiers. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel cavalry saber

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A curved sword associated with cavalry from the Early Modern period onwards. Lightweight, but a deadly slashing weapon. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel cutlass

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A broad saber known for its use by sailors and pirates, as its short blade is easy to handle in close quarters. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel estoc

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A thin thrusting sword, a sort of predecessor to the rapier. It requires a larger baldric or scabbard, compared to smaller swords. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel falx

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A distinct Dacian sword that curves forward, allowing you to bypass shields or hook and pull enemies, while delivering decent chopping damage. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel jian

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An ancient Chinese doubled-edged straight sword, with an ornate guard and a tassel attached to the pommel. One of the four major weapons in folklore, alongside the dao saber, qiang spear, and gun staff. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel katana

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A rare sword from Japan. Deadly against unarmored targets, and still very effective against armor. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel kilij

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A Turkish saber, the kilij is quite a bit heavier than most Middle Eastern sabers and has a distinctive wide tip called a yelman, which gives it vicious cutting power but means it requires a special scabbard. This one has a proper grip and is made of medium steel.

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medium steel kriegsmesser

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A single-edged two-handed sword of German design, with a long, curved blade. It became popular across Europe due to its low cost while maintaining strong cutting power in comparison to the more sophisticated longsword. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel kukri

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This versatile implement is a custom-forged version of a traditional weapon that originated in Nepal. Featuring a heavy blade with an inwardly-curved edge, this one is made of medium steel, and is about what you'd expect to see in a hunting shop.

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medium steel longsword

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A classic medieval sword, in between the lighter arming sword and later two-handed swords in size. It's well-balanced and surprisingly easy to use due to its two-handed grip, but requires a larger baldric or scabbard, compared to smaller swords. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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