Nightstick

The Nightstick (or Tonfa) is a new close-combat weapon introduced in Left 4 Dead 2.

The Nightstick, like every other melee weapon, is not really meant to be used against Special Infected, because using it on a Boomer would cover you in bile, and killing a Spitter would leave you right in the middle of the goo. It would also take time to get to a Charger, Jockey, Hunter or Smoker. Against a Tank or Witch it would do little to no damage.

This weapon is dropped by Riot Infected when killed, assuming they are carrying it around their waist.

Trivia

 * The tonfa originated from either China or Indonesia, and was believed to have migrated to Okinawa due to the influence those countries had on Japan. In those times they were used to protect themselves from ninjas, but today is used by the police.
 * Although the Survivors call it a nightstick, the proper name for this weapon is a Tonfa.
 * In the original Left 4 Dead, many Infected police officers have tonfas hanging from their belts, though they can not be picked up upon their death.
 * The weapon is or strongly resembles a Monadnock PR-24 police baton, commonly associated with law enforcement officers. It can de distinguished from a true tonfa in that it is not made of wood and is used alone rather than in a pair.
 * Having the Tonfa as an instant kill weapon is strange, since in real life, they are designed specifically not to kill.
 * The Tonfa apears to hit slightly faster than all other melee weapons.