I agree with Matahain who stated that a resurgence of melee weapnry would take place . ( As well as improvised weapons lik eblackpowder mortars etc )
I kindly ask you to consider these few items
http://thebigbookofwar.50megs.com/DOX/Melee/
regarding melee weaponry.
Frozen salmon is a favourite of mine. Not to mention the plaque mounted Marlin.