if u had pure end then i'd say 1h because of the exta shield block rate.
..but for pure str...actually it doesnt matter if it's 2h or axe, just go by the look i guess
axes have more crit, but u can always get a green 2h which may have more or same...so yeah. No1 can actually say which is better.
i'd choose by the enchancement lvl and greeniestats :P
But still 1 thing. Fighters aren't damage dealers, they're meant to tank mostly.
so don't forget taunting/mocking even if u use 2h/axe!!!