How can I kill the infected enemies?

[jamhaw]

I agree with Kedjane, in reality I would (If were Philip), defend myself with the hammer, pickaxe, stone, and whatever I can get ahold of down there. One thing that actually amazes me is that there is absolutely no guns at all down there, why wouldn't they bring any guns? The reason I read a while ago about the weapons being carried away from the mine seems a little far-fetched to me.

But. What would Penumbra be with violence and action? Not Penumbra at least, that's for sure. :

They should have had guns, but no good ammunition! You could use the butt of the gun as a last ditch weapon, you would only need to hit the infected a few dozen times on the head while he is strangling you! It would not really hurt the atmosphere to have that in my view although perhaps some of the infected could have working weapons.