+1 Wusthof if you have deep pockets. Lovely to work with - enough heft without being unweildy, and superbly made. Also +1 to Victorinox - best budget knives IMO; not necessarily the best-made or best steel, but very easy to sharpen with a traditional steel, even for the novice. Personally never liked Sabatiers. Wife brought a set with her. I can't get them sharp. Maybe it's me...
+1 Wusthof if you have deep pockets. Lovely to work with - enough heft without being unweildy, and superbly made. Also +1 to Victorinox - best budget knives IMO; not necessarily the best-made or best steel, but very easy to sharpen with a traditional steel, even for the novice. Personally never liked Sabatiers. Wife brought a set with her. I can't get them sharp. Maybe it's me...