Just look at my avatar to figure out my favorite weapon. A Marine and his rifle are the deadliest weapon in the world. Our job is to give the enemy the honor of dying for his country. Signs at the rifle range USMCRD Parris Island SC. M-14 or M-16, I like them both.
If they dont have a rifle...duck tape a kitchen knife to a broomstick.... Knowing some people, they won't cut off the "bristle-brush-straw" part
Pikes (made from old Lee Enfield bayonets welded to tubes) were issued to the Home Guard in 1942. http://www.home-guard.org.uk/hg/pike.html
Here; [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLD1lUfyG20&feature=player_detailpage"]Green Dragon Broadsword - YouTube[/ame]
We had a similar one in the Marine Corps... If it moves, shoot it. If it doesn't move, it's probably faking, shoot it. If it's on its knees in front of you surrendering, shoot it twice.
that's what my wife always tells me. not semper fi. though she always says "be faithful to me or else".