On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 12:11:28PM -0500, Phil Stracchino wrote: > Personally I go with a 10" or 12" chef's knife, a 10" slicer, and a pair > of utility knives (4" and 6"). I use swivel parers rather than a paring > knife. I don't usually use a paring knife for paring, but I find having a 3" blade handy for lots of little things.