The survivors in The Walking Dead don't have much to their name. Even after finding settlements to inhabit, they tend to travel light. They don't have the luxury of acquiring things whenever they want. As such, their possesssions tend to be few, reliable, and practical. Of these few, some pique the interest of fans in a particular way.
Whether the items are central to a character's appearance or stand out in a particular way, fans consider them integral parts of the show. As such, viewers often appreciate them when they appear on The Walking Dead.
10 Rick's Colt Python Is There From The Very Beginning
Many characters on The Walking Dead acquire a signature weapon that viewers come to associate with them. The first of these is seen before the first set of opening credits, when Rick shoots a young female walker in the opening scene.
Rick Grimes uses a revolver throughout The Walking Dead. He uses a Colt Python .357 Magnum for fighting both the undead and other humans. The gun helps give Rick the impression of an Old West lawman. Fans enjoy the unusual way Rick handles it - the grip held upwards and the barrel angled downwards. Even after Rick's departure, his daughter Judith has continued to use the weapon.
9 Daryl's Motorcycles Contribute To His Image
Of all the characters in The Walking Dead, Daryl Dixon is one that almost immediately became a fan favourite. While his reserved and angry - but ultimately benevolent and loving - personality contributed to this, his rugged aesthetic helped him stand out to fans.
Although not his most iconic item, Daryl's various motorcycles help give him a 'cool' factor. It also remains practical through the apocalypse - questions of fuel notwithstanding. After abandoning his brother's chopper at the prison, Daryl built himself a second bike in Alexandria. Fans have felt its absence keenly since he lost that too.
8 Morgan's Staff Is A Simple But Popular Weapon
One of the first survivors encountered, Morgan only becomes a major character in the fourth season of The Walking Dead. When he does, Morgan shows his transformation from a scared survivor who survives by hiding, to a hardened warrior taking down walkers in a single hit.
After training in aikido, Morgan wields a staff as his primary weapon. Eventually he gives it its iconic look of one sharpened end for walkers, and a blunt end for humans. Fans debated the merits of a crossbow, a revolver, and a sword. But a stick proved itself to be a perfectly viable weapon, and fans adored it.
7 Negan's Leather Jacket Is Integral To His Villainy
Negan, one of The Walking Dead's most impressive villains, has a look that quickly became iconic to fans. Aside from his weaponry, Negan's black leather jacket was part of his quintessential look. Aside from its practicality, it added a swagger and an air of tough violence to the character.
It is notable that, since achieving a strange redemption, Negan has preferred to wear other jackets, ones that contribute to a softer appearance. Nonetheless, fans who appreciated Negan's time as a villain are forever fond of the jacket that added so much to his look.
6 Shane's Shotgun Is One Of The Earliest Weapons
Shane Walsh was only in the first two seasons of The Walking Dead. His lethality, character dynamics, and steady descent into villainy established him as one of TWD's most popular characters. During his time, his signature weapon was a Mossberg shotgun retained from his time in the police.
Effective, versatile, and dangerous, the shotgun was seen in many of the scenes where Shane took his biggest steps towards evil.
5 The Governor's Eyepatch Completes His Look
Although one of the earliest villains on The Walking Dead, the Governor has retained a place in fan's hearts. He remains appreciated for his cruel acts, David Morrissey's acclaimed performance, and his distinctive appearance.
The Governor didn't start with an eyepatch, but acquired one after Michonne stabbed him in the eye. The addition to his appearance made him unique to other characters. It lent the character a sinister air that further established him as one of the most popular villains.
4 Lucille Claims The Lives Of Important Characters
Aside from his jacket, one of the most notable things about Negan's appearance is his unique weapon. An enormous baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire, Lucille is a vicious club that is used to kill Abraham and Glenn.
Although Negan often uses more practical weapons like guns and knives, he is almost always seen with Lucille. The stranger aspects of his attachment to the weapon includes humanizing it and naming it after his dead wife. Fans still appreciate the weapon's cool design, and importance to Negan.
3 Daryl's Crossbows Found Early Popularity
The signature weapons of one of The Walking Dead's most popular characters, Daryl Dixon's hunting crossbows quickly became fan-favorite. Practical for hunting walkers due to their quietness and their reusable ammunition, Daryl's crossbows serve as his go-to weaponry.
Although Daryl makes use of many other weapons, fans continue to associate the crossbow with him more than any other. Of all of the weapons seen in The Walking Dead, it is one of the most popular with viewers.
2 The Grimes Family Hat Is A Legacy Item
The hat best-associated with Carl Grimes is initially worn by his father. In the early days of the zombie apocalypse, Rick Grimes puts on his Deputy's uniform, including a wide-brimmed stetson.
Carl inherits the hat after being shot in season 2, and continues to wear it up until his death five seasons later. It becomes an integral part of the character's wardrobe, well-appreciated by fans, and is one of the many items that Judith Grimes inherits from her family.
1 Michonne's Sword Is A Unique Weapon In The Post-Apocalypse
Most characters in The Walking Dead use practical, realistic weapons. Aside from large numbers of guns, they tend to make use of knives, clubs, axes, and machetes to deal with the walkers. One of the many things that contributed to Michonne's intriguing first appearance was that she wielded a weapon not seen before - a katana.
Although some might question its practicality, the katana has proven itself to be one of the most dependable weapons in the apocalypse against humans and walkers alike. Fans find it hard to imagine Michonne without it.