Reply #26: I like Wusthof better, and I agree about not needing a whole set....

[mike_c]

A 10" chef's knife, an 8" chef's knife, and a smaller utility knife or paring knife will meet just about any needs. I also have a wonderful Chinese cleaver that I use constantly. My bread knife is a cheap super market knife that has worked well for years. I also have a Chinese vegetable knife that gets a lot of use. I have other knives, but rarely use them.

A good bench stone and a steel keep the edge on. A forged, well balanced, razor sharp knife is a wonderful thing. Just the feel of that 10" chef's knife makes me want to cook!