Weapons and Tools of the Trade

The World of Azeroth isn't a very peaceful place even with the small pockets of "understanding" between some of the factions. To that end, there are many weapons and tools of the trade available to the denizens to help them overcome their enemies.

What weapons and tools of the trade do you prefer to use the most and why?
Are you more of the axe wielding sort or do you prefer a broadsword?
Do you prefer a dagger or a staff?
Is there a particular trinket you always have with you or a spell you always have handy?
Which ones do you keep even when they've outlived their usefulness to you?

Q u o t e:
A stout keyboard and a chubby thesaurus. Posts don't write themselves, you know.

I have been deceived! I always thought they came into being by sheer will alone. :(

(Wait, you have a keyboard and thesaurus in Azeroth?? You ARE the greatest of mages! ;) )