I bought a set of Wusthof Trident knives about 14 years ago and I can honestly say it may be about the best investment I've made in my life. I don't know enough to comment on the particular brands or "models" you mentioned, but I definitely recommend that you buy high quality knives. I should be ashamed, but I have never sharpened my knives in all those years. They need it badly now but they still work as good as most. I think the big difference is that a good knife has a solid steel blade that can be sharpened over and over and it is always like new again. Among all the high end blades it's probably just about what looks good to you and/or feels good in your hand.
btw, if money is an issue, get the big chefs knife first. it's the best for slicing and chopping. And if you cook, you do a lot of that!
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