I've got a number of KAI, Shun and MAC knives, which seem to be universally superior quality. I'm particularly fond of a KAI "Wasabi" brand vanadium steel sant

I've got a number of KAI, Shun and MAC knives, which seem to be universally superior quality. I'm particularly fond of a KAI "Wasabi" brand vanadium steel santoku knife that is terribly easy to maintain and cuts like magic, and has for years. I've also got a number of better grade Wusthof knives (wedding gifts mostly) that are fine knives, but do require a lot more maintenance. I wish I didn't dislike the feel of the Global knives, because they're clearly exceptional in many ways. Apparently I need to check out the Victoronix.