If you want cheap, go mace. You can get a 120 macing scroll by begging.
If you want to PvP a bit, go fencing.
If you want pure power in PvM, go swords with the Soulseeker - and imbue up some more Radiant Scimitars cause they are the best one handed weapon in the game.
In addition to ALL of the above. Get a good Leafblade of Ease (Ease gives free UBWS) unless you already have fencing, then just imbue up a good Leafblade. This is your boss killer - feint is a powerful tool.