Victorinox’s Fibrox chef’s knife is one of your favorite chef’s knives period, and by far the best value in the industry.
It’s also been if not my primary chef’s knife, at least one in my heavy rotation for about seven years. It’s not as pretty as some more expensive knives, and its plastic handle it utilitarian (but comfortable!), but its blade is sharp and made from high quality steel, as you’d expect from Victorinox. Amazon has the extra long 10" version for $29 right now, which is an absolute steal for the quality you’re getting.