The Ripper Blade is a crafted baton fitted with spiral blades. The recipe unlocks after They Will Never Stop. It turns a spare stool leg and saw blade into a strong cutting weapon.
It cuts down Swarmers and humans in close fights. Use it to save ammo while clearing a camp's stragglers.
The Stool Leg Axe uses the same stool leg and saw blade with just 1 scrap. The Ripper Blade costs more scrap, so pick it when scrap is not tight.
Pipe Bomb
The Pipe Bomb is a homemade explosive you can craft in the field. The recipe unlocks after the mission They Will Never Stop. It is your go-to answer for groups of humans and tight Freaker packs.
Ripper Axe
The Ripper Axe is a crafted melee weapon that looks like a broken paddle studded with nails. The recipe unlocks after They Will Never Stop. It is a rough but strong option if you carry 2x4s and spare scrap.
Ripper Club
The Ripper Club is a crafted club that looks like a shock absorber bolted with metal parts. The recipe unlocks after They Will Never Stop. It is a heavy blunt option built from a wooden bat.