About month ago I ask a local Sushi Chef (maybe they have a special name?) what knifes he would buy for every day use. Of course, his first choice was some japanese $300 per knife deal, but then said he has Mercer and that would be what he suggest for more budget kitchens. I bought these about a month ago:

[Link: amazon.com]

While I cant give a long-use review, for now they are sharp as hell and easy to use. So far so go. And certainly priced right! Happy with the suggestion.