I need some help. I know, that that is an obvious condition.

Mrs. Doug28450 and I are looking for new kitchen knives. We are replacing a Chicago Cutlery set that is probably 20 years old. I can keep a nice edge on those knives, but it is getting to be more and more effort.

The new knife set will consist of paring knife, small, medium and large carving knife, large chef's knife, skizzers and steak knives.

Your challenge is to provide me with knife brands and models. Defend your recommendations, tell me why I should buy them.

I have my ideas, Mrs. Doug28450 has her ideas.

Honestly, I'm good with a couple of X-acto knives. Unfortunately, X-acto knives are not welcome in this house. It has something to do with me picking splinters out of oldest daughters foot, then allowing the X-acto to slip and drop onto her other foot. But, that is a story for another time.