Was it stated anywhere, why are the crafted weapons in wod lower item level compared to coresponding tier of gear (HC dungeon/flex)? I get it that they want to keep weapons slot as an important and special thingy, but with the limit of 3 crafted slots, seems much better not to have weapons at all if that is the idea...
This way its just a trap and a way of making you feel bad for going or not going for it.