Trying to make a bulwark build

Hello!

I'm reasonably new to the game and I've been loving using the power sword on the bulwark, I wasn't too aware of the heroic variations of the sword but I was liking the sound of the stronger power rakes since I'd mostly built myself for them anyway with my prestige 1 perk being about heavy attacks.

Essentially I've spent the most time building my power sword and bulwark to have a good parry with all the perks that they get for it and really strong power rakes.... Now I intended to buy the xenophase blade first as it seemed to fit my play style more, but I never see anyone use it, I only ever see people running the salamander sword and it seems to be a much better regarded version of the sword.

Which should I go with? I recognise it's about taste but I really enjoy the parry system and I really enjoy the big power takes so it seems impossible to decide.

Thank you!