And abs weapons way back when were slightly less abundant but comparatively stronger to their combo counterparts. I.e claymore vs Seanchan longsword. Now it’s basically claymore vs one handed claymore as you have put.
I don’t think the hit on disarm fencing blade trend lasted long. Once it became the meta it changed quick.
I’m surprised about the complaints of disarming to the ground. It’s definitely dung and should be removed completely but in all the years I’ve been fencing blades I’ve never disarmed anyone to the ground.