if u want to make chars from feeder to monk - swords would be a great choice because u can use them on all

if u're looking to stay and play for a LONG time i would say - axes/daggers (its a smarter move because this setups require both dex gear, so u dont need to buy both dex/str, and it will cover u on every melee class)
Weapons - ALWAYS EE
Armors - if u play alone, EE armors
Armors - group? u can still go ee armors (its cheaper) or u can use Dex/str armors (i would prefer robe since u can use it on every char)
Charms - Str/dex
Str - Swords/clubs
Dex - Daggers/staffs
AXE - u can go both str/dex since u get the exact same amount of dmg from either.
If only everyone was as helpful as you when new players had questions instead of spamming their threads with multi who are you etc. WE MIGHT have had another 20-30 slashers or more before i quit. Way to go niclas im gonna send u some fish!!!!!