"I was thinking that you could have a lightweight bite and stab/slash proof suit, like one made out of leather or something similar, then add pads with knifes. I was thinking you could have a normal sized knife sticking out above your hand and a longer more sword like sticking out by the elbow, running all along the forearm. You are not in risk of cutting yourself, since you are wearing the stab proof gear, and if a zombie were to get up behind you could "easily" take it out with the "elbow sword". You would reach 360 degrees around your body easily! What do you think? And no, this is not to replace your firearm, it's to replace the mele weapon. Instead of carrying one, you just wear one."

"Imagine you are trapped inside a building with several strangers. You just barricaded the doors, and a horde of zombies is right outside. You're in a panic and don't know what to do.

Suddenly, a young guy in a black leather body suit with kitchen knives duct taped to his forearms and sports pads on all his joints runs around the corner and pulls a ninja sword from a scabbard on his back. He starts ranting about how this situation is just like he planned for and how he's going to fight his way through the zombies without being bitten thanks to his homemade zombie-suit.

Then a man in a suit and tie walks in and quickly, rationally sums up the situation. As he removes his jacket and rolls up his sleeves, he explains in concise, common sense terms how everyone can work together to better secure the building, treat the wounded, and survive this f*cked up day as a group. He says it will be tough, but he knows we can do it.

Which one would you put your trust in?

Convincing others to follow your lead is a force multiplier that pays better dividends than any weapon (or weapon suit), and in a SHTF your best protection in terms of clothing is your power suit. "