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I'd like to second the comment on the silliness of buying expensive kitchen equipment. When I was in high school and college, I occasionally worked as a prep cook in various restaurants. None would spend more than 25$ on a knife. All were sharp, and worked pretty well. Now that I'm married, I have seen the allure of a stylish kitchen, but still...