Claws
Sam looked at the restrictions for the kimpurusha tribe he is visiting.
He needs to use claws. He doesn't know if it is just a coincidence or this is fate to use claws on lion men. The claws were his favorite weapons back on earth, particularly when he was angry and filled with rage.
The claws were by no means the best weapons, but they are good to let the emotions our properly and it has very few limitations in terms of mobility. The defensive aspect is as good as gone, but for the offensive, they are one of a kind.
But in this new world, he didn't use the claws that much. He created a set in the start and even made some modifications that could help him deal with the opponents in tricky situations even in situations where he might have to face multiple opponents. Even though they were nowhere inferior to any of the weapons he made, he couldn't find a reason to wear them.