LIke one poster above said, don't buy a set! Take your time and
acquire individual pieces for your hand and favorite uses. I started
with an equal number of Wusthof and Henckels. Now any additions are
Henckels. I prefer them, better balanced, usually on sale for a
greater percentage discount (keep checking Cooking.com, many on sale
right now), and they take a home sharpening better.
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Other pieces I have are Chicago Cutlery and Ace Hardware (really).