Ok so I've read the stickies and stuff, but the specifics of this question require a little more input. I'm level 45 and I'm building a 49 twink. Money is not really a problem, I'm willing to work to get whatever I need. Most of the armor is pretty straightforward, but the weapons seem to bring up a bit of a dilemma.
I am assasination spec.
Gut ripper is 42-80 damage, 1.80 delay, (33.9 dps) and some random wound crap in green with no stats.
Shadowblade is 38-71 damage, 1.40 delay, (38.9 dps) with some COH shadow damage which I consider an insignificant factor in the choice, and no stats.
Sentinels Blade is 41-78 damage with a 1.70 delay, (35.0 dps) and +11 agility and +5 stamina. Only one of these can be worn at a time, which is the reason for my question.
First option: Gut ripper/Shadowblade - The gut ripper is the highest damage dagger (not DPS, Damage) for the 49 bracket. but it has a 33.9 DPS and gives no stats otherwise. I have this dagger. The Shadowblade is the highest DPS (over 38), but its a 1.40 delay, and has lower damage, so it would be for offhand only.
Second option: Gut Ripper/Sentinels Blade - Gut ripper for the same reason as above. Sentinels blade is around 35 dps, has fairly high damage, making it a decent candidate for mainhand. However, the main reason to use it over shadowblade would be the +11 agility and +5 stamina. Those are some pretty nifty stats, and offhand DPS doesnt seem to be a huge factor in overall DPS.
Third option: Sentinels Blade/Shadowblade - This is the highest DPS, and best overall stat option, but is the mainhand spike damage going to suffer too much?
Give me your input.