I completely agree.
I was also going to say Kali sticks. They have improved so much since MkDA! And lets not forget how deadly they were in that game.
Kali sticks are more then brutal and challenging. I love the combos, they are amazing.
Tanya also has a powerful weapon.

Baraka blades
Savage.

Kabal's hookswords. His U+2 low/high attack is deadly and very abusable. It's perfect for poking and countering. It hits twice and in two different locations, making it a pain to avoid (though not impossible) and punishes harshly for not avoiding.

barakas blades are definently exelent to use

No way, hotarus naginata simply rocks. it was a deadly weapon used in history. the others should not be compared to this, since the naginata is a polearm.

Definetly Tanya's Kobu-Jutsu and Jade's Bojutsu.They are both really strong and have great combos.

I think Jade's weapon kicks ass. Since she's my fav Character

Tanya has a great weapon it is my favourite one for deception. Although the best weapon in the entire MK gaming is definately Kitana's steel fans they were just so original and awesome. I think they should have given Kitana her fan throw move instead of using it as a one time impale. A cool impale nonetheless but still, I'd like to throw the fans continuously like Kung Lao can throw his hat continuously.

the weapon found in the lower portion of Beetle Lair > all... i can do a 10 hit 62%(ish) combo with it

Wow, I never knew about that... How do you do that 10 hit combo with the weapon in the beetle lair? (If you don't mind sharing your secret)

in real combat hotaru and jade would prevail, except maybe for Sub-Zeros weapon. He can instantly summon another, and it is lighter than a broadsword, and can cut through almost anything with its strenght.
Polearms prevail. however, the most dangerous weapon in the kobudo yet known is the Sai.

Ermac's axe, slow but effective, especially since it has the jump attack, that combined with the proper telekinetic attacks is brutal.

Baraka's blades are just the best.

I like Kabals hookswords. As someone mentioned, U+2 is very nice, as well as U+3, the dodge/sweep move. Awesome.
The other weapon I am having fun with is Sindel's weapon. With low and high attacks that interupt blocking (U+2 and U+1 I believe), it really gets the opponent guessing, plus U+3 for a nice pop up starter.

I like Kabals hookswords. As someone mentioned, U+2 is very nice, as well as U+3, the dodge/sweep move. Awesome.
The other weapon I am having fun with is Sindel's weapon. With low and high attacks that interupt blocking (U+2 and U+1 I believe), it really gets the opponent guessing, plus U+3 for a nice pop up starter.

Does anyone know how to do the 10 hit combo with the weapon in the Beetle Lair???????? (supposedly takes away 62%)

Alot of the stage weapon stuff is in here, but I don't think they have the 62% one.
http://www.mortalkombatonline.com/content/forum/showmessage.cds?id=31396

There are a bunch of combos for the Thoraxe in the Beetle Lair. They can be found stickied at the top of the forum. I've managed to pull off some 9 and 10 hit combos with this weapon, but I'm not really sure how much damage they do.
Anyway, like I was saying, just check the stickied thread named MK:D Stage Weapons FAQ. It should be the bottom of all the stickied thread.

In the whole of MK, I think Kitana's Steel Fans are the best.
In deception Id go with the Bojutsu. Kali Sticks and Kobu Jutsu are very good too.

So far i'm pretty good with Baraka's blades because I find them easy to use effectively.
Also, I find the hookswords very deadly once again, especially with the (in)famous double-hit low high attack. (up + 2)

I agree that Kitana's steel fans are the best and most original weapons any character has ever had. As for Deception, Jade's and Tanya's weapons are AWESOME! I love the concept of the hookswords, but it should have been more diverse, meaning more combos. His combos in his weapon stance sucks. Also, some of you guys agree with Kobra's Kali Sticks? Don't you mean Sonya's Kali Sticks? And by the way they aren't all that. They boast some okay combos, but not very damaging ones. And Kobra is a weak character anyway. I believe he was just used to take up space. Other weapons that are great are Sindel's, Sub-Zero's, Li Mei's and Bo' Rai Cho on occasions. As for the worst character/weapon relationship, it has to go to Liu Kang. I mean nunchuks? The MK team could have been more creative in choosing his weapon because this was supposed to be his big comeback and he's a great fighter, except for his weapon stance. SUCKS!

For non-experts such as myself, I humbly declare my self proficient in Scorpion's bloody spear and now also that fiery sword he has. I mean, its got to be one of the most satisfying moves of all time to toss that thing and yell "Get over here!"

I have to agree with you about Lui Kang's weapons. Total deprivation of creativity by the Mortal Kombat creators. You know what I would have liked to have seen?.... Those chains as weapons. He has them latched to his wrists anyway and they would be very cool, creative, and brutal resembling more of a street gangster type weapon. (anything has to be better than those nunchucks).... what do you guys think?