I would just use Frostreaver. The DPS difference is going to be small, and Frostreaver is magic. Just sell the Reaver if you can, unless you want to use it on another char or use it as a backup weapon for less agro.
I wouldn't use Frostreaver until at least level 20 though, other than for skilling up 2 hand slashing every level.
Low level players have Damage Caps. Frostreaver is a 9/43 weapon from levels 1-9, a 14/43 weapon from levels 10-19, and a 30/43 weapon from levels 20-29. It will be a 42/43 at level 30+.
Use your 17/25 hammer until at least level 20. At level 20+ the hammer has a 17 ÷ 25 = 0.68 damage ratio vs a 30 ÷ 43 = 0.69 damage ratio for your damage capped Frostreaver, so both should be about the same by then. Hammer might still be the better choice from 20-29, because you can wear a shield with it. DPS wise Hammer and Frostreaver will be similar from 20-29, and you don't start getting the main hand damage bonus until 28.
If you look in my signature I have a damage calculator, so you can also use that to compare weapons. Just let me know if you have questions about using it.
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