re: Knife sets....what are some good ones out right now?

depends on what you cook. you should probably be spending around $100, probably over on a chef's knife.....otherwise you can find solid pairing knives for $10-$15. if you are into boning poultry or other meats and breaking down fish, then go a step further with those sorts, but really you can mess with those still with a chef/pairing knife if you had to