It might be a racket, but I have some Cutco steak knives (serrated), that I use for prep work sometimes, that have held up good over the years.

I also have a Kershaw set and block I bought from Snap-On decades ago when I needed a gift for the girl (no credit, no problem truck account). Not too bad.

This was kinda funny...

[Link: kershaw.kaiusaltd.com]