Fast 1h swords.

[Digglez]

Niuweidao is a GREAT indoor or small map weapon, but not so hot in large open areas like official battle maps & strat

I found it the best all around weapon for a shielder, and it wasnt all gay exploity like either of the scimi's.

[Diomedes]

The KAS is definitely a solid weapon. I still feel the +2 speed on the Italian outweighs the +1 cut/stab and the +4 reach on the KAS though. The 2k price difference is also nice.

Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the Italian have more pierce than the KAS? 

Anywho, I vote Italian as well.  It's pretty, fast, strong, long, and altogether quite versatile.  Though the Long Espada is generally more deadly, I find, the Italian is more reliable.

[Vodner]

Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the Italian have more pierce than the KAS?

Oops, you're completely right. Edited.

[Bobthehero]

Want a fast weapon? Scottish sword, 103 speed, 80 reach, 27 on stab and slash.