I have a 12 inch Japanese damascus steel kitchen knife I bought years ago. I bought it to use it, but also for its looks and quality, but it’s just too big to be practical. I would bring it down occasionally, and I have always kept it sharp, but last year I took it down from the rack and put it in storage. Your best knives are the ones you use most.
To a point, my most used knives are probably a couple of cheap and cheerful Victorinox paring knives.
I don’t particularly enjoy using them, but they do the job for everything from vegetable and fruit prep to opening packaging and boxes.
Those cheap victorinox knives really hold an edge in my experience. Useful to have around. I like the fact the blades are slightly flexible. Tend to be my goto for de-boning.
We always chuck a couple in the suitcase when going on holiday too.
I have a 12 inch Japanese damascus steel kitchen knife I bought years ago. I bought it to use it, but also for its looks and quality, but it’s just too big to be practical. I would bring it down occasionally, and I have always kept it sharp, but last year I took it down from the rack and put it in storage. Your best knives are the ones you use most.