A bit on the pricey side but Cutco knives are also very good. We have had a set for many years and we also have a very nice set of J.A. Henckels knives that we use daily!!:)

Pricey set
 

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/zwilli...886?src=amazon

and "free" shipping, what a deal. :eek: Since the mid 1990s I have a cheap set of Chicago Cutlery, that I bought at KMart in Northern Virginia. I think that I paid around $29 for the set and block. :D They still take and keep an edge. I sharpen them occasionally and soak the handles (walnut) in olive oil. I don't imagine that I will be buying any $3000 sets off Amazon. :rolleyes:

I've got Chicago Cutlery as well. They arn't the best knives but they do take a good edge and hold it fairly well. The price is right, mine is a different set and I've had them several years.

Mine had wood handles as well but I use Mineral oil. Less likely to attract unwanted critters.