Wooo I got my Waki in time. Well i bought it in time, but I had it shipped home cause i'm not gonna encounter anything here that my rifle and S5 together cant take care of. Soon ill be able to play with it....soon.

can you imagine the poor kid working the box office ticket stand when I bunch of sword carrying knife nuts show up and Zombieland..... LOL movie looks fun though, looking forward to it.

Looks like a fun movie! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I just love a good Zombie flick! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I agree with MM though,I prefer the old fashioned slow Zombies, new new improved fast ones just look too scary! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

See, I find the old ones scarier. I dunno, there's just something creepy about the bad guy slowly, menacingly, shambling towards you with one thing on his mind.

Halloween wouldn't have been nearly as frightening if Michael Myers came running at you. The heavy breathing should be for creepy effect, not because the guy is out of breath <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I am not a Zombie expert, but from what I can tell:

The ones that run die easier. So, they are more challenging in "one" since, but easier to dispose of. Bullets of normal human killing calibers seem to work sufficiently for the runners. (????). <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> So, does a single good sword slice head removal or mid-section "chop-in-half". - Basically, whatever kills a normal human seems to kill the Zombie "runners". Meh... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

But, the creepy slow moving ones don't die as easily. Shooting them with common caliber bullets, chopping off legs, arms and sometimes even their heads doesn't seem sufficient for stopping them. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> You really have to go CRAZY Ninja on them and "quickly" seperate them into the 6 major primary sections or shoot substantial mega-holes like "multiple" .50 cal, 12 gauge slugs, significant explosive like grenades or similar that can blow them into irrelevant "pieces".

If properly prepared and not over-whelmed by huge masses and numbers, the runners are probably more fun. Good practice and such.

But, the slow moving, creepy "Shambling" ones are just down right scary and a bit intimidating. You need to be on top of your game - especially if these creeps come in mass. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

Honestly, while a good Katana or Waki would be good for de-animating zombies, I am a little learry about infection from Zombie blood or juices or air-born zombie dust or whatever they have. Does anyone know if Zombie particulate matter causes infection? Or Contagious or similar?
There seems to be "Some" sort of infectious type trend that keeps creating the "masses" of Zombies. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />


Not knowing enough yet about Zombie infection and being a bit on the concerned side about it, I tend to want to go the sniper route with "LOTS" of high power if possible.

If possible, I think I prefer a HIGHLY fortified and VERY HIGH provisioned fortress type location.


- like Burt Gummer:







I am not sure which caliber I would choose for proper sniper De-animation at "reasonable" ranges.

.50 BMG seems like over-kill and I am not looking for 1000+ yard shots.

I would think 30 - 300 yard sniper shoots would be sufficient for most Zombie issues - typical deer hunting ranges that I am familiar with. I don't want to have to mess with windage and such. But, typical .270, 7mm, 30-06, .308, .300 Win-Mag, etc. might not provide proper destruction of Zombie bodies (????) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> So, I guess I need to do more research on best caliber for Zombie sniping. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />


But, regardless of chosen distance caliber, I am certain I would want a good high-cap, semi-auto 12-gauge handy for "back-up".

I already have a Benelli M1 with 7+1 rounds. I am very confident in the M1's reliability and really can't think of a much better typical Home Defense weapon. But, for a good Zombie outbreak/envasion, I sort of wonder if something with higher capacity like a 20-32 round drum might be better. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Maybe an AA12 or similar? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />


And for general fortress protection, I think a GE/Dylyn M134 is REQUIRED!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

And mount an "extra" M134 pop-up style in a heavy duty properly armored 4x4 vehicle suited and capable of running over Zombies. - Trips for supplies and groceries might be needed. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />




...... now I just need a way to pay for all these toys and ammo. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />


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I am not taking any chances. I got a backup Zombie killer today. This and the Waki should do it for edged weapons.



I'd love to take more pics, but I have already tempted Thor by waving it around in a thunderstorm today.

Then you need this book: (it will answer all your questions, and then some!)

Oh Vic,
Nice score on the Northwinds, that is high on my list. I am looking forward to a review of it and the Waki.... I am guessing since the Waki can ba handled with 2 hands you can get more force out of your swing and would prob chop better. Nice looking blade....

They both have 17" blades, but the Northwind has more weight over the chopping area. We shall see soon <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> which is the better chopper.

which ever one looses you can send to me <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> either way they make a really nice anti zombie pair of blades

That they do. How did I get on this sword kick anyway? I blame Swamp Rat and Ted Wilson. And Zombie movies, of course. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I know, I am trying to control my itch for another sword right now, got to get caught up on my knife related bills first.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" /> then I will hunt a northwinds <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />