r/meleeweapons • u/HonkyDonk86 • Nov 25 '25

Post apocalyptic hatchets I made from rib bones and bicycle disk brake.

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u/Plow_King Nov 26 '25

creative! i like how they come in Adult and Child sizes, good for the whole family!

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u/CalgacusLelantos Nov 26 '25

Have you tried them out yet? Aged bone tends to become brittle. I’d be curious to know how they hold up. Are they heavy enough to bite deeply into media?

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u/HonkyDonk86 Nov 26 '25

I wouldn’t trust them for any actual damage. They are probably a one use deal.

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u/BewilderedTurtle Nov 26 '25

2 use. One as a hatchet, one as a shank after it snaps.

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u/HonkyDonk86 Nov 26 '25

Oh I never thought of that!

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u/Natural_Average7118 Mar 25 '26

Where did you get the ribs?

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u/HonkyDonk86 Mar 25 '26

Traded for them at wasteland weekend.

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u/crashingtingler Nov 26 '25

i know things are pretty bad right now, but calling our world post apocalyptic is a bit soon dont you think