I have been reading the posts concerning knives, which has been very interesting and informative. I want to get my son and his fiance their first set of good knives. The ones he has now are all metal and don't ask me what kind as I do not know. All I know is that they do not cut very well. I have a set of Cutco of which I have no complaints, except that they are very overpriced compared to what other top brands there are. My best knife is one my dad got for me for my wedding 35 years ago. It looks like a chicago cutlery knife with the wood riveted handle. The brand stamped on the blade says Case XX Stainless. I am leaning between the Chicago Cutlery, Heinkel or Wusthoff only because I have seen good reviews. I would like something that I could add steak knives to. Personally I like the feel of the wooden handle but would appreciate anyones suggestion.