I fear Miaodao more than any other weapon. Nothing else has its combination of reach and speed. That said, 2h weapons pay a huge price for their lolstab, in terms of balance.
1h thrust may suck, but it's not like it costs you much (Italian sword only loses 1 cut and 2 reach to get a very powerful thrust, compared to Elite Scimitar). That's why I like my +3 Arabian Guard Sword; the 22p thrust isn't going to one-shot anyone, but it's a handy tool that didn't cost anything in terms of speed or damage to get.