there are all kinds of knives at my kitchen,l cook at home everyday.if you buy a good set of them and maitained them well,you can keep them along with you for a long time.
keep them away from salt after using,and keep it clean and clear.
there is a good deal you can have a try,
http://www.dealstudio.com/searchdeal...17&ru=28600102
and some tip of maitainace knife:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2323396_care...en-knives.html
http://www.seekingsources.com/kitchen_knives.htm