Right now I cannot decide between a Furious Power Fist, Kremvh's tooth, Grognak's axe, General Chao's Sword, Rockville Slugger and this legendary freezing shishkebab. All of them have been modded to the max.

I use Pickman's Blade, but I'm not melee focused.

I use a wounding super sledge with heating coil averageswith wounding damage about 150-60

It depends on your playstyle. So what are you up to? Melee style!

I imagine a Legendary Ripper with the bleeding effect would be extremely good. I've never found one though

I understand melee weapons having an advantage over punching weapons in that you could equip them while wearing power armor, but is the reach also greater as well?