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Survival Day 121 (STEEL MACE)

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This Steel Mace was designed as a workout tool. When I saw it being wailed against a tire as part of a crazy workout and saw the beating it was taking, and dishing out, I knew it was way more than just a tool to get ripped – it was an awesome survival weapon!!!

Get yourself an old tire or two, maybe set them up at different heights and then create several patterns of movement so you can use your Steel Mace to both build up the muscles you need to swing it, get a great cardiovascular workout, and create your perfectly reasonable excuse for you having several of these Steel Maces lying about.

I don’t really share my obsession with surviving the ZA with a lot of people. Average Joes and Janes have this strange reaction when you tell them you are planning for the apocalypse, you know? Law enforcement can also get super skeptical. Which is one of the reasons I put this Steel Mace into the “Hidden Survival Gear” category as well as the more obvious “Weapons”.  Through this Steel Mace into your vehicle with a jump rope and maybe a book on fitness and no one is going to question why it was in your car if you get pulled over for a non ZA related offense.

Be ready, the ZA is coming!!!

  • All steel construction. Commercial heavy-duty quality for use in all types of facilities.
  • Head is fully welded to handle. Completely spherical head is evenly weighted. Black gloss finish.
  • Knurled safety grip extends 9.75″ from base of handle and 9.75″ from middle of handle towards head.
  • Weight 10 pounds. Weight increment stamped on the base of handle for easy identification.
  • Overall Length 40.30″, Head Diameter 3.5″, Handle Length 37″, Handle Grip Diameter 1.63″
DaySurvival GearCategoryEstimated Cost
Survival Day 121Steel MaceWeapons$60
Total = $18,010
Survival Day 120Surface Trip FlaresSecurity$33 X 3 = $100
Total = $17,950
Survival Day 119Camp Chef HWD5 Triton Water HeaterTechnology
$150
Total = $17,850
Survival Day 118Dewalt Cordless Framing NailerTools$480
Total = $17,700
Survival Day 117White Granulated Sugar 5 lbs No. 10 CanSurvival Food$10 X 10 = $100
Total = $17,220
Survival Day 116Hat with Anti-Mosquito Head NetSurvival Clothing$15 X 2 = $30
Total = $17,120
Survival Day 115Hammock TarpBasic Supplies$40 X 2 = $80
Total = $17,090
Survival Day 114Glass Breaker Self Defense PenWeapons$15 X 4 = $60
Total = $17,010
Survival Day 113Breezz Tire Inflator Security$35 X 2 = $70
Total = $16,950
Survival Day 112Spotting Scope with TripodTechnology$160 X 2 = $320
Total = $16,880
Survival Day 111Craftsman Ball Pein HammerTools$35 X 2 = $70
Total = $16,560
Survival Day 110Augason Farms Freeze Dried Sliced StrawberriesSurvival Food$25 X 10 = $250
Total = $16,490
Survival Day 109Neoprene Shooting Gloves Survival Clothing$20 X 2 = $40
Total = $16,240
Survival Day 108Camping ShowerBasic Supplies$125 X 2 = $250
Total = $16,200
Survival Day 107Pepper Spray Self Defense GunWeapons$400
Total = $15,950
Survival Day 106Window/Door AlarmsSecurity$10 X 5 = $50
Total = $15,550
Survival Day 105Dual LED Rechargeable HeadlampTechnology$75 X 2 = $150
Total = $15,500
Survival Day 104Heavy Duty Bolt CuttersTools$75 X 2 = $150
Total = $15,350
Survival Day 103Emergency Water Storage Supply KitsSurvival Food$125 X 4 = $500
Total = $15,220
Survival Day 102Tactical Side-Zip BootsSurvival Clothing$75 X 2 = $150
Total = $14,670
Survival Day 101Diva Cup Model 2Basic Supplies$35 X 2 = $70
Total = $14,560
Survival Day 100Kershaw Leek KnifeWeapons$40 X 2 = $80
Total = $14,490
Survival Day 99Drop Bar Door BracketsSecurity$40 X 5 = $400
Total = $14,410
Survival Day 98goTenna Mesh - Two Off-Grid SMS & GPS DevicesTechnology$150 X 2 = $300
Total = $14,010
Survival Day 97Folding 15 Inch SawTools$33 X 3 = $100
Total = $13,710
Survival Day 96Augason Farms Regular Rolled OatsSurvival Food$33 X 3 = $100
Total = $13,610
Survival Day 95Tactical Pants With Cargo PocketsSurvival Clothing$33 X 3 = $100
Total = $13,510
Survival Day 94P38 Can OpenersBasic Supplies$15
Total = $13,410
Survival Day 93Brass Handle Walking StickWeapons$45 X 2 = $90
Total = $13,395
Survival Day 92LED Motion Sensor Solar LightsSecurity$45 X 3 = $135
Total = $13,305
Survival Day 91Jump-N-Carry 12-Volt Jump StarterTechnology$150
Total = $13,170
Survival Day 90Hi-Lift JackTools$85 X 2 = $170
Total = $13,020
Survival Day 89Pilot Crackers #10 CanSurvival Food$45 X 10 = $450
Total = $12,850
Survival Day 88Camo Hunting WadersSurvival Clothing$120
Total = $12,400
Survival Day 87Waxed Canvas Heavy Duty Work Apron With PocketsBasic Supplies$40 X 2 = $80
Total = $12,280
Survival Day 86Black Steel Kubaton Key RingWeapons$10 X 3 = $30
Total = $12,200
Survival Day 85Defender Security Fixed Window GuardsSecurity$40 X 5 = $200
Total = $12,170
Survival Day 84ProTac 2AA 250 Lumen Professional Tactical FlashlightTechnology$40 X 3 = $120
Total = $11,970
Survival Day 83California Air Tools Quiet Air CompressorTools$120
Total = $11,850
Survival Day 82Pringles Snack StacksSurvival Food$6 X 5 = $30
Total = $11,730
Survival Day 81Condor Combat ShirtSurvival Clothing$50 X 4 = $200
Total = $11,700
Survival Day 80Outdoor Fish and Game Cleaning TableBasic Supplies$65 X 2 = $130
Total = $11,500
Survival Day 79Bamboo Practice SwordsWeapons$25 X 2 = $50
Total = $11,370
Survival Day 78Blackout CurtainsSecurity$20 X 10 = $200
Total = $11,320
Survival Day 77HAVEN Heavy Duty Lock, Floor Mounted LockSecurity$180 X 2 = $360
Total = $11,120
Survival Day 76FatMax Xtreme 55-120 FuBar IIITools$75 X 2 = $150
Total = $10,760
Survival Day 755 Gallon Samson StackersSurvival Food$125 X 2 = $250
Total = $10,610
Survival Day 74Stainless Steel Travel CutleryBasic Supplies$15 X 4 = $60
Total = $10,360
Survival Day 73Throwing Knife SetWeapons$10 X 5 = $50
Total = $10,300
Survival Day 72Door Armor MAXSecurity$80 X 5 = $400
Total = $10,250
Survival Day 71TACTICON Laser SightTechnology$20 X 5 = $100
Total = $9,850
Survival Day 70Macaroni & Cheese DinnerSurvival Food$5 X 10 = $50
Total = $9,750
Survival Day 69Under Armour Men's ColdGear Camo Liner GlovesSurvival Clothing$33 X 3 = $100
Total = $9,700
Survival Day 68Swiss+Tech Micro-ClippersBasic Supplies$15 X 2 = $30
Total = $9,600
Survival Day 67Military-Grade Gun MagnetsWeapons$20 X 2 = $40
Total = $9,570
Survival Day 66Master Lock Set Your Own Combination PadlockSecurity$10 X 5 = $50
Total = $9,530
Survival Day 65HKYH Solar Panel Lighting KitTechnology$160 X 2 = $320
Total = $9,480
Survival Day 64Heavy Duty Extension Cord Reel with 4 Integrated OutletsTools$75 X 2 = $150
Total = $9,160
Survival Day 63Red Feather Cremery Canned ButterSurvival Food$40 X 3 = $120
Total = $9,010
Survival Day 62USA Flag Patch US Army Military CapSurvival Clothing$15 X 2 = $30
Total = $8,890
Survival Day 61Shop TowelsBasic Supplies$25 X 4 = $100
Total = $8,860
Survival Day 60High Velocity Folding Sling ShotWeapons$25 X 2 = $50
Total = $8,760
Survival Day 59SecuraDoor Security Door BarSecurity$100 X 2 = $200
Total = $8,710
Survival Day 5836 Channel FRS Two-Way RadioTechnology$50 X 2 = $100
Total = $8,510
Survival Day 57Bully Bed LinerTools$105 X 3 = $315
Total = $8,410
Survival Day 56Augason Farms Emergency Long Grain White RiceSurvival Food$50 X 4 = $200
Total = $8,095
Survival Day 55Carhartt Waterproof Insulated GloveSurvival Clothing$33 X 3 = $100
Total = $7,895
Survival Day 5410d 3-Inch Common NailsBasic Supplies$13 X 5 = $65
Total = $7,795
Survival Day 53Cold Steel War HammerWeapons$50 X 2 = $100
Total = $7,730
Survival Day 52Wireless Security CameraSecurity$170 X 3 = $510
Total = $7,630
Survival Day 51Electric Mountain BikeTechnology$748
Total = $7,120
Survival Day 50Overhead Garage Storage RackTools$180 X 2 = $360
Total = $6,372
Survival Day 49Emergency Dog FoodSurvival Food$30 X 3 = $90
Total = $5,992
Survival Day 48Waterproof BootsSurvival Clothing$55 X 2 = $110
Total = $5,912
Survival Day 47Travel ToothbrushBasic Supplies$6 X 2 = $12
Total = $5,802
Survival Day 46Spear With Stainless Steel BladeWeapons$65 X 2 = $130
Total = $5,790
Survival Day 45Wedge-ItSecurity$12 X 5 = $60
Total = $5,660
Survival Day 44Garmin eTrex 30x Handheld GPS NavigatorTechnology$200 X 2 = $400
Total = $5,600
Survival Day 43Ratchet Tie Down StrapsTools$15 X 2 = $30
Total = $5,200
Survival Day 42Pure Wesson Vegetable OilSurvival Food$20 X 5 = $100
Total = $5,170
Survival Day 41Camo Rain SuitSurvival Clothing$50 X 4 = $200
Total = $5,070
Survival Day 40Stake And GrilleBasic Supplies$55
Total = $4,870
Survival Day 39Cold Steel Brooklyn SmasherWeapons$25 X 4 = $100
Total = $4,815
Survival Day 38Door Reinforcement LockSecurity$15 X 4 = $60
Total = $4,715
Survival Day 37Light Bulb Security CameraTechnology$60 X 2 = $120
Total = $4,655
Survival Day 36Multi-Tool Screw DriverTools$12 X 5 = $60
Total = $4,535
Survival Day 35CLIF BAR - Energy BarSurvival Food$20 X 5 = $100
Total = $4,475
Survival Day 34Winter Thermal UnderwearSurvival Clothing$25 X 4 = $100
Total = $4,375
Survival Day 33Dual Post Grill Fire SpitBasic Supplies$72
Total = $4,275
Survival Day 32Pepper SprayWeapons$10 X 5 = $50
Total = $4,203
Survival Day 31Solar Security LightsSecurity$40 X 4 = $160
Total = $4,153
Survival Day 30Solar Water Heater/CollectorTechnology$22 X 3 = $66
Total = $3,993
Survival Day 29Wrecking Bar - 36 InchTools$22 X 3 = $66
Total = $3,238
Survival Day 28Stanley Classic Vacuum BottleSurvival Food$35 X 2 = $70
Total = $3,172
Survival Day 27Handyman Tool Belt SetSurvival Clothing$35 X 2 = $70
Total = $3,102
Survival Day 26The Woods White Camouflage Bedding SetBasic Supplies$85
Total = $3,032
Survival Day 25VIPERTEK VTS-T03 - Stun Gun FlashlightWeapons$13 X 3 = $39
Total = $2,947
Survival Day 24Door Stop AlarmSecurity$14 X 6 = $84
Total = $2,908
Survival Day 23SUAOKI Crank Lantern/FlashlightTechnology$14 X 6 = $84
Total = $2824
Survival Day 22Tire ChainsTools$72 X 2 = $144
Total = $2740
Survival Day 21Emergency 3600 Calorie Food BarSurvival Food$10 X 10 = $10
Total = $2596
Survival Day 20Watch HatSurvival Clothing$12 X 3 = $36
Total = $2496
Survival Day 19Winter Camo Bib OverallSurvival Clothing$33 X 3 = $100
Total = $2460
Survival Day 18Bear SprayWeapons$33 X 3 = $100
Total = $2360
Survival Day 17Window LockSecurity$12 X 5 = $60
Total = $2260
Survival Day 16Rechargeable 520 Lumen Lithium Ion Waterproof LED SpotlightTechnology$25 X 2 = $50
Total = $2200
Survival Day 15Vehicle Snow ShovelTools$25 X 2 = $50
Total = $2150
Survival Day 14Salt BucketSurvival Food$50 X 4 = $200
Total = $2100
Survival Day 13Cold Weather Performance SocksSurvival Clothing$25 X 4 = $100
Total = $1900
Survival Day 12Bulk Toilette PaperBasic Supplies$50 X 6 = $300
Total = $1800
Survival Day 11Entrenching ShovelWeapons$40 X 3 = $120
Total = $1500
Survival Day 10Personal 130 dB Emergency Protection AlarmSecurity$15 X 10 = $150
Total = $1380
Survival Day 9Solar Charger 25000mAh With 4 Solar PanelsTechnology$50 X 2 = $100
Total = $1230
Survival Day 8Mechanics Tool SetTools$115 X 2 = $130
Total = $1130
Survival Day 7Trooper Ear Flap Bomber HatSurvival Clothing$25 X 2 = $50
Total = $1000
Survival Day 630-Day Emergency Food PailSurvival Food$100 X 4 = $400
Total = $950
Survival Day 5Travel/Camping UtensilsBasic Supplies$12 X 5 = $60
Total = $550
Survival Day 4Elk Ridge Fixed Blade MacheteWeapons$25 X 2 = $50
Total = $490
Survival Day 3Drop Bar Door BracketsSecurity$40 X 6 = $240
Total = $440
Survival Day 2Kaito KA500 Crank Emergency RadioTechnology$50 X 2 = $100
Total = $200
Survival Day 1Spyderco Tenacious Plain Edge Folding KnifeBasic Supplies$50 X 2 = $100
Total = $100