We have a Henckels Pro-S Set that we bought about 7 years ago, and they are as great as the day we got them.

You can get a starter set for $199 (I know it's $99 more than you want to spend) that includes the knives you want, a block, and two free gifts here:

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/details.asp?SKU=12892

A good knife set will last a lifetime, and you will never regret throwing away the cheap knives. It really is that much of an improvement.

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