I have bunch of different Knife brands in my quiver.
Kyocera (RIP shattered on contact with floor)
Global
Chicago Cutlery
Dexter/Russel
Unknown brand Japanese blades.
The knife I reach for most often is the Global Santuko
Also a local butcher sells his knives when they are near end of life, but not finished.... for a few bucks you can get a nicely shaped blade...