Got dragonscale-encrusted longblade, need help

[adamb10]

I had Dragonscale-Encrusted Longblade drop for me yesterday from Kalecgos but this sword brings a new problem:

It takes me under the 490 defense cap to 481.

Heres my armory with the gear I currently wear minus the sword equipped.

I somehow have to make up 22 defense rating and Im not sure if the best way is to regem or re-enchant some gear for it.

Suggestions?

Thanks.

[Xav]

Wear a defense trinket?
Wear another defense ring?
Wear a defense cloak?

If not, 12 defense to bracer + 12 defense to cloak.

[Inaara]

I wouldn't suggest using the sword at all. You get more expertise with Brutalizer being an orc so it makes a better weapon overall. I would use another Brutalizer with a executioner chant for a threat weapon. As Xav said alot of your gear needs replacing including the items he mentioned and your neck as well.

I know new items are shiny and you will always want to use it but always ask yourself this question, "Is it really better?"

[Stegho]

Orc's should always pass this sword to other tanks. It's nice when you have a lot of expertise already form Sunwell gear, but until then...ehh. BEsides which, it's a far better upgrade for non-Orcs.

You should replace that awful overrated neck.

[Narshe]

It was a good neck pre-3.0. Don't say it's overrated as is the best option (till Brutallus) on that slot in your threat gear if you are a Scryer.

[Stegho]

VASTLY overrated. Particularly for an Orc with Brutalizer.

[veneretio]

VASTLY overrated. Particularly for an Orc with Brutalizer.

Your argument is compelling.

Care to recommend what you'd use instead for a threat neckpiece?

[Lore]

Expertise does not lose its value simply because you have more of it. You don't see Draenei calling Hit a bad stat.

Were that the case, Orcs shouldn't equip Brutalizer at all.

[clavarnway]

Your argument is compelling.

Care to recommend what you'd use instead for a threat neckpiece?

He was referring to the Dragonscale-encrusted Longblade.