FDICK of Germany, Henckels, Wusthoff and inexpensive but easy to sharpen restaurant supply steel, all reside in my drawer. My cheap restaurant knife gets the most use and cuts superbly, it just needs to hit the steel and stone alot, 12".
My FDICK knives are thin and super well balanced, 8",10",12". They have their purpose. Complete set with many smaller pieces and other knives was $1200. Well worth the money. My Henkels are ok but sometimes I prefer the Wusthoffs, Both high $$$$ items.
Whatever you do, buy the knives with the type of tang that best suits your hand and cutting style. If you ride the tang all the time do not get one with a thin tang cause it will cut into your hand eventually. I have different knives for different jobs, just like my rifles.
Good luck and good shopping!