maestro wrote:
> I'm trying to build a collection of high-quality knifes and I'm
> currently looking for a all-around knife that is usually there for most
> occasion's that don't require the big knifes. What sized blade and type
> should I consider?

I'm going to assume that by "the big knives" you mean a chef's knife.
Most people find a paring knife to be the next most useful. A
selection of types is shown on this page:
https://www.surfasonline.com/productlines/98.cfm

Personally, I find myself grabbing the inexpensive Chinese cleaver more
often than any other knife. -aem