Is there any difference for an MF Barbarian between making swords with 6ist in PB or CB? Which would be the better option? Why is the phase sword faster? I personally prefer the look with longswords! Thanks

You can have a 6 isted Crystal Sword for a Magic Find Barb, you don't have to attack with it, it is only used when you are using the "Find Item" barb skill on corpses. You can choose... oh PBs have a -30 Speed factor whereas a CB is 10 (normal) if I remember correctly.