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I prefer Japanese style knives with narrow angle edges and harder (more brittle) steel. I also seem more likely to push cut vs rock, so I prefer a flatter belly.

I prefer to buy knives ad hoc vs a set. When we moved, we started buying Shun "classic" knives. They are very nice knives, but I'm sure, not the best. I was going to purchase ad hoc types and possibly brands, but the missus also has a requirement that things are attractive and look nice. The Shun were a nice compromise.

Shun Classic


Shun Premier (not sure that this is a higher quality than the classic other than just being better looking, and more expensive)


I'm also always attracted to the Bob Kramer knives for Zwillig when I see them.

https://www.cutleryandmore.com/bob-kramer-knives-by-zwilling