Best tanking weapon type

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I've been using 1H swords due to their speed (.5). But i've notice their are some enemies, I am guessing due to high armor, that it just doesn't do crap in the way of damage to.
I am still trying to figure out exactly how the threat works in this game. With tanking I don't know if it's speed or overall damage that works here. Even in WoW the different tanks all rely on different weapon types to maximize their tank style.
I was wondering what you other tanks feel the best overall tanking weapon type is? Do I go for speed or damage? I am at slightly over 100% hit with gear on currently.
1H Axes and Maces do quite a bit of damage, but are much about 3 times as slow. I got a 1H spear from swamps, and it seemed to be pretty good speed/stat wise, but I can't use it yet. I can 2H tank in a pinch with some weapons that have armor and dodge on them. I only do this if I am in a group with a better geared tank (I use the 2H to do more damage so not to just be wasted dps)