Wooden stake

A wooden stake is basically just an over-sized toothpick. It is a shaft of wood (stop snickering) approximately two feet in length and fits comfortably in the grip of your hand (again, stop snickering). One end is sharpened to a point, which makes it an ideal and easy to use stabbing weapon. To a creative individual, a wooden stake may have a variety of uses, but by and large, a wooden stake serves but a single purpose - killing vampires. It is the most commonly used and efficient weapon in any vampire-slayer's arsenal. No training required. Just pick it up, stick the pointy end into the heart of any vampire and... Voila! Be mindful though, you have to make sure it pierces the heart. A head shot won't do you much good against a vampire. Wooden stakes have been used to kill vampires since the earliest tales and folklore. In fiction, a wooden stake to the ticker may cause a vampire to turn to dust or explode, or it may only incapacitate them, rendering them immobile until a more permanent means of execution can be affected. In the latter situation, one must be careful not to remove the stake, or else the vampire will regain its vitality and come after ya. Wooden stakes may be carved from nearly types of wood. Mahogany and Teak are strong woods and make for very effective weapons. Pine is the easiest to carve, but it is a soft wood and may break or splinter if the offending vampire happens to be particularly hearty. In an emergency situation, busting a leg off a table or chair can make for a fairly effective impromptu wooden stake.