the spiral one may look prettier, but i'd rather have yours, drak2k.
that executioner looks like he'd do more harm to himself or his companions in a melee. especially if he fell down. (his widdle tootsies look very vulnerable to arrows (caltrops might also work) he'd nail himself down if he fell & you could take him apart at leisure.
note i say you. i wouldn't get anywhere near him myself
dotsa beeg sword he got. betcha he knows how to use it too, without spiking himself.