User blog comment:MrPacheco101/X1: The Basterds vs. The Coyotes/@comment-3189283-20110716082536/@comment-2016768-20110716211006

In Melee weapon, the Kampfmesser can do everything the Bowie can plus be used as a bayonet, so actually the Bowie would be inferior.

Also, in mid range, the MAS 38 has the same rate of fire but the MP40 can hold larger clip sizes, so the Edge would go to the Basterds.