Melee Weapons

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Melee Weapons are weapons with practical uses, such as knives or everyday tools. They're used as "silent" weapons in order to prevent other zombies from taking notice of the person.

Comic Series Weapons

Picture	Weapon	Description
	Knife	A knife is a cutting tool with an exposed cutting edge or blade, hand-held or otherwise, with or without a handle. Many different style knifes are used in the comic; bowies, shanks, and ka-bar style knives are used by survivors. It is arguably the most common melee weapon in TWD universe. Used by: Eugene Cooney, Abraham Ford, Negan, Rick Grimes, Alpha, The Whisperers, Brian Blake
	Axe	An axe has many forms and specialized uses but generally consists of an Axe head with a handle, or helve. This is generally Dale's weapon of choice. Used by: Dale, Rick Grimes, Shane Walsh
	Hammer	A hammer is often designed for a specific purpose, and vary widely in their shape and structure. Tyreese's main weapon. Used by: Tyreese
	Katana	A katana has a curved, slender, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. Michonne's main weapon. Used by: Michonne Hawthorne, Brian Blake
	Baseball Bat	A baseball bat is a smooth wooden or metal club used in sports. Negan uses Lucille, a barbed wire variant of this weapon. Used by: Negan, Heath, Glenn Rhee
	Shovel	Shovels have a broad blade fixed to a medium-length handle. Shovel blades are usually made of sheet steel or hard plastics and are very strong. Used by: Duane Jones, Morgan Jones
	Pitchfork	A pitchfork has a long handle and long, thin, widely separated pointed tines, also known as prongs. Used by: Abraham Ford
	Machete	A machete is a large cleaver-like cutting tool. Used by: Aaron, Alpha
	Crowbar	A crowbar is a tool consisting of a metal bar. Used by: Unnamed Savior
	Hatchet	A hatchet is a small axe used for lighter work. Rick's main weapon. Used by: Rick Grimes
	Sword	A blade used in combat. Unlike the Katana, the Viking style sword has two edges and can be used with one hand. Used by: Paul Monroe, Dante, Doug, Darius and possibly other perimeter guards.

TV Series Weapons

Picture	Weapon	Description
	Knife	A knife is a cutting tool with an exposed cutting edge or blade, hand-held or otherwise, folding or fixed blade, with or without a handle. It is arguably the most common melee weapon in TWD universe. Knives were featured prominently in episode S02E10, 18 Miles Out. Used by: Rick Grimes, Shane Walsh, Andrea Harrison, Philip Blake, Daryl Dixon, Merle Dixon, Glenn Rhee, Milton Mamet, Carol Peletier, Lizzie Samuels, Hershel Greene, Beth Greene, Tobin, Rosita Espinosa, Aaron
	Axe	An axe has many forms and specialized uses but generally consists of an Axe head with a handle, or helve. Dale used this a lot and Rick does on occasion. Used by: Rick Grimes, Dale Horvath, Andrew, Beth Greene, Oscar, Mr. Jacobson, Jacqui, Aaron, Daryl Dixon, Jerry
	Hammer	A hammer is often designed for a specific purpose, and vary widely in their shape and structure. Tyreese's main weapon. Used by: Tyreese, Theodore Douglas, Big Tiny
	Gator pro	Machete with a curved hook like blade on the end. Used by: Glenn Rhee, Daryl Dixon
	Katana	A katana has a curved, slender, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. Michonne's main weapon. Used by: Michonne Grimes, Merle Dixon, Philip Blake, Judith Grimes
	Baseball Bat	A baseball bat is a smooth wooden or metal club used in sports. Martinez's main weapon. Used by: Rick Grimes, Morales, Theodore Douglas, Jim, Jimmy, Maggie Rhee, Andrew, Caesar Martinez, Lilly Chambler, Allen, Woodbury Resident 1, Glenn Rhee, Bruce, Duane, Daryl Dixon
	Shovel	Shovels have a broad blade fixed to a medium-length handle. Shovel blades are usually made of sheet steel or hard plastics and are very strong. Used by: Duane Jones, Shane Walsh, Jim, Sasha Williams, Philip Blake, Axel
	Pitchfork	A pitchfork has a long handle and long, thin, widely separated pointed tines, also known as prongs. Used by: Jim, Andrea, Cindy
	Machete	A machete is a large cleaver-like cutting tool. Used by: Rick Grimes, Maggie Rhee, Glenn Rhee, Daryl Dixon, Shane Walsh, Carol Peletier, Harris, Chase, Kelly, Beth Greene, Ben, Bob Stookey, Aaron. Eugene, Gabriel, Olivia
	Crowbar	A crowbar is a tool consisting of a metal bar. Used by: Morgan Jones, Glenn Rhee, Lori Grimes, Tomas, Oscar, Karen, Chase, Abraham Ford, Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Alexandrian Survivor #18, Maggie Rhee, Negan Smith
	Fire Poker	A fire poker is a long metal tool with a sharp, small poke at the end. this is used mostly by the fence protectors of the prison. In Season 3, this was T-Dog's primary weapon. Used by: Theodore Douglas
	Screwdriver	A screwdriver has a cylindrical handle of a size and shape to be held by a human hand, and an axial shaft fixed to the handle, the tip of which is shaped to fit a particular type of screw. Used by: Andrea, Lori Grimes
	Pick-Axe	A pick-axe is a tool with a long handle at right angles to a curved iron or steel bar with a point at one end and a chisel or point at the other, used for breaking up hard ground or rock. Used by: Daryl Dixon, Carol Peletier, Woodbury Resident 10
	Wrench	A wrench is a tool used to provide grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to turn objects. Used by: Merle Dixon
	Metal Rod	A metal rod is a long metal stick, it is usually in the form of carbon steel bars or wires. This weapon is mostly used by the fence protectors of the prison. Used by: Merle Dixon, Carol Peletier
	Kukri	A Kukri is a knife with an inwardly curved edge, similar to a machete, used as both a tool and as a weapon Used by: Daryl Dixon, Carol Peletier, Gargulio, Aaron
	Tire Iron	A tire iron is a tool used to remove the nuts on a tire when changing a vehicle's tire. Used by: Carol Peletier, Billy, Prison Newcomer, Paul, Heath
	Digging Bar	A digging bar is steel with a blunt point on one end, and a chisel tip forged into the opposite end. Used by: Rick Grimes, Allen
	Gerber Gear	Gerber Gear is a set of bladed tools, such as hatchets, knives and machetes. Carl found this in an abandoned truck. Still used by Atlanta/Prison survivors.
	Lawn Edger	An edger is a garden tool used to cleanly separate a lawn from a walkway or other paved surface, such as a concrete sidewalk or asphalt path. Used by: Glenn Rhee
	Long Handle Weeder	A weeder is used to cut up tough roots and cut weed growing in paved surfaces and walkways.
	Brush Axe	A brush hook (also called a bush hook, ditch blade, ditch bank blade, or ditch blade axe) is a gardening instrument resembling an axe with a 12-inch (30 cm) curved blade and a 36-inch (91 cm) handle. It is commonly used by surveying crews and firefighters to clear out heavy undergrowth from trails.
	Cane	A Cane is made out of many types of wood and depending on the strength it can be used as a walking sticks crutches and other things. Used by: Maggie Greene, Karen
	Pool Cue	A Pool Cue is a long wooden stick used to strike balls in the game of pool. Used by: Sasha
	Hatchet	A hatchet is a small axe used for lighter work. The Cold Steel Axe Gang Hatchet is Rick Grime's signature weapon. Used by Rick Grimes, Andrea, Ben
	Scythe	A Scythe is an agricultural hand tool for mowing grass, or reaping crops Used by Andrea, Hart
	Sickle	A sickle is an agricultural tool with a curved blade used primarily for harvesting grain crops. Used by: Carol, Owen, Blond Wolf
	Staff	A staff is a wooden pole that is meant for fighting and defense. Used by Morgan Jones, Eastman, Benjamin, Henry, Lydia
	Lucille	This special baseball bat is wrapped in barbed wire. Used by: Negan Smith
	Spear	A spear is a pole weapon consisting of a shaft, usually of wood, with a pointed head. Used by: Oceanside, Aaron, Alden
	Morning Star	A medival club-like weapon consisting of a shaft with an attached ball adorned with one or more spikes. Used by: Daryl Dixon
	Prosthetic Mace	A spiked club attachment that is connected to Aaron's prosthetic arm. Used by: Aaron, Gabriel Stokes
	Macuahuitl	The Macuahuitl is a long wooden paddle with serrated blades emended along its sides, this close combat weapon was widely distributed to soldiers throughout ancient Mesoamerica. Used by: Rosita Espinosa
	Warhammer	Warhammer refers to a medieval weapon that was shaped like a hammer. One side of the weapon was blunt and heavy, like a hammerhead, and was meant to strike with maximum impact. The other side of the weapon was spiked and this was used to inflict sharper damage on the enemy’s body. Used by: Magna
	Sword	A blade used in combat. Unlike the Katana, the Viking style sword has two edges and can be used with one hand. Used by: Paul Rovia, Aaron, Jerry
	Baton	A baton is a roughly cylindrical club made of wood, rubber, plastic, or metal. It is carried as a compliance tool and defensive weapon by law-enforcement officers, correctional staff, security guards and military personnel. A baton may be used in many ways as a weapon. Used by: Aaron

Telltale Series Melee Weapons

Picture	Weapon	Description
	Ice Tool	An ice tool is a specialized elaboration of the modern ice axe used in ice climbing with a sharp edge to dig. It is also the main weapon of Molly. Used by: Molly, Lee Everett
	Meat Cleaver	A meat cleaver is a large knife that varies in its shape but usually resembles a rectangular-bladed hatchet. Used by: Lee Everett, Clementine, Violet, Dorian
	Carpenter's Hatchet	A hatchet is a single-handed striking tool with a sharp blade used to cut and split wood. Used by: Lee Everett, Ben Paul, Kenny, Clementine, Luke
	Mini Cattle Prod	A cattle prod is a handheld device used to move livestock, usually through low-current electric shock. Used by: Lee Everett
	Sickle	A sickle is an agricultural tool with a curved blade used primarily for harvesting grain crops. Used by: Lilly, Lee Everett, Kenny.
	Pitchfork	A pitchfork has a long handle and long, thin, widely separated pointed tines, also known as prongs. Used by: Lee Everett and Alvin Jr.
	Axe	An axe has many forms and specialized uses but generally consists of an Axe head with a handle, or helve. Used by: Lee Everett, Kenny, Mark, Larry, Minerva, Sullene, Alvin Jr. and Clementine
	Hay Hook	It is used in hay bucking on farms to secure and move bales of hay, which are otherwise awkward to pick up manually. Used by: Lee Everett
	Hammer	A hammer is often designed for a specific purpose, and vary widely in their shape and structure. Used by: Lee Everett, Clementine, Carlos, Mike and Kenny
	Baseball Bat	A baseball bat is a smooth wooden or metal club used in sports. Used by: Clementine, Javier Garcia, Badger
	Shovel	Shovels have a broad blade fixed to a medium-length handle. Shovel blades are usually made of sheet steel or hard plastics and are very strong. Used by: Charles, Lee Everett and Ruby
	Monkey Wrench	A monkey wrench is a large adjustable wrench used mostly for heavy tasks. Used by: Lee Everett, Michonne Hawthorne, David Garcia
	Wrench	A wrench, or spanner, is a tool used to provide grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to turn objects. Used by: Lee Everett
	Scratch Awl	A scratch awl is a long, pointed spike used to poke holes in wood, leather, or metal. Used by: Lee Everett, Jane, Clementine
	Knife	A knife is a cutting tool with an exposed cutting edge or blade, hand-held or otherwise, with or without a handle. Arguably the most common melee weapon in TWD universe. Used by: Clementine, Jane, Kenny, Carver, Norma, Javier Garcia, Gabriel Garcia, David Garcia, Alvin Jr, Lilly, Willy, Ruby, Tenn, James and Eddie.
	Machete	A machete is a large cleaver-like cutting tool. Used by: Luke, Clementine, Sarita, Michonne Hawthorne, Randall, Norma
	Homemade Spear	This is a homemade weapon made by taping a sharp knife to a metal or wooden pole. Thus creating a spear. Used by: Winston, Pete
	Crowbar	A crowbar is a tool consisting of a metal bar with a hooked end resembling a crow's foot. Used by: Kenny, Javier García and Kate Garcia
	Sledgehammer	A sledgehammer is a tool with a large, flat head attached to a lever (or handle). Used by: Clementine, Mike
	Rock Pick	A Rock Pick is used for splitting and breaking rocks. Used by: Javier García
	Pair of Pliers	A gripping hand tool with two hinged arm and serrated jaws. Used by: New Frontier Bandit, Javier Garcia
	Sword	A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard, used for thrusting or striking and now typically worn as part of ceremonial dress. Used by: Paul Monroe, Kingdom Resident 1, Kingdom Resident 2
	Chair Leg	A chair leg is one of the four legs of a chair. Used by: Louis, Clementine

Fear The Walking Dead Melee Weapons

Picture	Weapon	Description
	Tobias' Paring Knife	Used to attempt to put down Art Costa at the Paul R. Williams High School. Used by: Tobias
	Madison's Fire Extinguisher	Used to put down Art Costa at the Paul R. Williams High School. Used by: Madison Clark
	Salazar's Folding Straight Razor	Used by: Daniel Salazar
	Seth's Pickaxe	Used by: Seth Geary, Chris
	Travis' Driftwood	Used by: Travis Manawa
	Alicia's Balisong	Originally from Jack Kipling. Used by: Alicia Clark, Madison Clark
	Alicia's Sharpened Barrel Shroud	Used by: Alicia Clark, Victor Strand, Althea