I sorta don't want it to get nerfed, but some stuff is extremely overtuned/strong compared to others-
Formerly it was the side blade but it is pretty trash now, the broken sword is overpowered though. You can sprint down to it, run around to where the smithing stones and Whintosser (mask guy) are, then upgrade it. Attacks 3 times with basic hit, and shank is a quick skill (which means you can do it until you run out of stamina) only costs 10 stam and you can run around out of combat to recharge it for free. It ALSO crit and bleeds.
It's absolutely broken compared to 90% of other weapons. I usually kill everything in the first round before they hit me back.