Weapons found in the world often have lower durability and damage than crafted ones. However, the best melee Weapon in the game it seems is one that you can actually pick up. Take note that you CAN'T CRAFT this weapon. Like other melee weapons and crafting materials, this one respawns from its same spot so if ever you lost yours, you can return to the same spot to get this. You can find this weapon right outside the Diamond Lake Outpost, in one of the burned houses near the gas station. You can refer to the video below to know where to find this.
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