We know that Gu Long had his list of top weapons, but how should the weapons in the Jin Yong novels be ranked. Here is my list and reasons for their ranking:
10: Miao Renfengs (MRF) sword. Able to withstand blows from Hu Yidaos sabre and the Cold Moon Sabre despite the inherit weakness of the Jin when clashing with Dao.
9: Cold Moon Sabre (CMS). Ranked it slightly above MRFs weapon as it was shown to slice through other weapons, the only weapon in the flying fox novels to do so.
8. Zhang Zhaozhongs sword. Not sure if this weapon was in the original novel, but in the TVB version of Book and Sword, it could cut through weapons like CMS and was as feared as its wielder.
7. Golden Snake Sword. One of Jin Yongs most iconic weapons and the most feared weapon of its novel.
6. Holy Flame Tablets. Only weapons in HSDS able to resist the titular weapons.
5. Dog Beating Staff. Framed weapon of the Beggars Guild.
4. Huang Yaoshis flute. Ranked higher than DBS due to versatility. DBS can only be used as a hand weapon, but the flute can be used for long range and mass attack.
3. Ouyang Fengs staff. Able to kill with a scratch.
2. Heavy Iron Sword. We all knew this had to be on the list.
1. A Qings staff. Bit of a cheat, but represents the ultimate ideal of Sword without a Sword.
Noticeable exceptions:
Heaven Sword & Dragon Sabre: Not included as could not exist if HIS is.
Wei Xiaobao's dagger: Just don't know enough about it.
Gentleman & Lady Swords: No particularly impressive features.
Are there any other weapons that should be included? Your thoughts please.
10: Miao Renfengs (MRF) sword. Able to withstand blows from Hu Yidaos sabre and the Cold Moon Sabre despite the inherit weakness of the Jin when clashing with Dao.
9: Cold Moon Sabre (CMS). Ranked it slightly above MRFs weapon as it was shown to slice through other weapons, the only weapon in the flying fox novels to do so.
8. Zhang Zhaozhongs sword. Not sure if this weapon was in the original novel, but in the TVB version of Book and Sword, it could cut through weapons like CMS and was as feared as its wielder.
7. Golden Snake Sword. One of Jin Yongs most iconic weapons and the most feared weapon of its novel.
6. Holy Flame Tablets. Only weapons in HSDS able to resist the titular weapons.
5. Dog Beating Staff. Framed weapon of the Beggars Guild.
4. Huang Yaoshis flute. Ranked higher than DBS due to versatility. DBS can only be used as a hand weapon, but the flute can be used for long range and mass attack.
3. Ouyang Fengs staff. Able to kill with a scratch.
2. Heavy Iron Sword. We all knew this had to be on the list.
1. A Qings staff. Bit of a cheat, but represents the ultimate ideal of Sword without a Sword.
Noticeable exceptions:
Heaven Sword & Dragon Sabre: Not included as could not exist if HIS is.
Wei Xiaobao's dagger: Just don't know enough about it.
Gentleman & Lady Swords: No particularly impressive features.
Are there any other weapons that should be included? Your thoughts please.