some more info....
Best Chefs Knives | Compare Top 10 Chefs Knife Ratings | Reviews by 10rate experts 2012
So I ended up buying these both for $50
http://www.amazon.ca/Calphalon-Contemporary-8-Inch-Chefs-Knife/dp/B000V6ROPC
http://www.amazon.ca/Calphalon-Contemporary-2-Inch-Paring-Knife/dp/B000V3LGVI/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_b
Sounds like the best bang for buck... Maybe I'll upgrade later