Lin wrote:

>> The Forschner/Victorinox knives are consistently among the very highest
>> rated by Cook's Illustrated. Every review I've read has them dominating
>> the best value category.
>
> We also got a santoku knife and I used that this evening. I really liked
> it. It's somewhat light, and the blade is thin compare to our other
> santokus -- but the grip felt good in my hand and it was extremely sharp.
>
> I think I might like to have one of the birds beak paring knives, too.

The santoku knife has a granton blade, which helps to keep food from
sticking to it while you're chopping. It works great.

Bob