A decent chef's knife is probably the most important tool in your kitchen. This one by Dexter-Russell is designed to offer you the highest quality at the lowest price, with features typically found on higher priced lines.

This is my everyday, all day knife. As a professional chef I use this knife at least 30-40 times a day if not double that. I honestly couldn't get a better blade. I had mine pro sharpened when I first got it and now I occasionally take it to a steel to hone the blade just a bit. Its made from Japanese stainless steel and has a no slip grip that is a perfect fit for my hand. (via Roses Equipment)