I just use a beater.
Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done 90% of the time.
Tojiro DP Gyuto 210mm
8" chef knife is about as multipurpose as it gets.
I don't even own a filet and carving knife.
There are always more expensive options, but there's also more essential kitchen kit I would recommend before spending more money.
Ex. a honing steel ($35ish) and one of those cheap Taidea sharpening stones ($20).