I'm sure there's a better way to balance the weapon, than just to remove it's thrust entirely.
In fact, if we look at the Claymore and the Nodachi, the Claymore has 43 cut and 22 pierce, whereas as the Nodachi has 43 cut and no thrust. How is that balanced?
Highland Claymore Nodachi
Weapon length: 117 Weapon length: 122
Weight: 3 Weight: 3.5
Difficulty: 16 Difficulty: 16
Speed rating: 93 Speed rating: 92
Thrust damage: 22 pierce Thrust damage: 0 (No Thrust)
Swing damage: 43 cut Swing damage: 43
Slots: 2 Slots: 2
Secondary mode No Secondary mode