"This is something I've mentioned before.

In a zombie apocalypse, you'd be dealing with two major types of threats. Threats that are only dangerous within the range of a melee weapon (zombies,) and threats that are fully capable of using a variety of weapons (other humans.) In either case, I don't think that limiting yourself to a weapon that requires you to be within a foot or two of ypur enemy is a good idea.

Furthermore, there's also the hunting aspect. It's difficult to procure food for your family with a hammer."