I'm a knife user for both of my chars. I find these issues more than slightly depressing. I haven't been able to be on much lately due to life, but I've noticed some very major changes with how my combat has been working out. It doesn't feel like it measures up. I don't care how the issue gets solved. Just solve it. I like my knives, but if they aren't going to be comparable I'll take my reinc and train something else.