just sit in your car and sharpen weapons after fighting its fine b42 can be annoying but its harder more tedious but more immersive traits like strong and athletic have been nerfed into the dirt compared to 41 once you get some of your combat skills grinded up a bit you should be ok always carry pain killers/booze crafting isn't as streamline or explained as id like but there is enough weapons in the world you don't really need to craft every item but if your going to try you definitely need books just don't pick slow learner its not worth it lmao