Who has the best kitchen knife sets for under $100?

My mother wants a new knife block and KNIVES for Christmas, and I have heard two opinions:
1. Don’t buy inexpensive knives. Spend top dollar for quality German knives that will last.
2. Don’t spend good money on overpriced German knives. Get a nice set of chinese made henckels or OXO or something.
Ha! So, I need advice. I could afford the cheapest German Henckels set that only has 7 knives, or a full set of 15 or so Cuisinart, OXO, henckels International, etc.
Which option is best, and then which maker is best? I have also heard of Wusthof, Chicago Cuttlery, etc.
I have no idea where to begin!

You’ll probably get a lot of answers to your question, but I can absolutely recommend the Ronco Showtime 6 Star+ Cutlery Set with Wooden Block. I bought one for my family ($40) over the summer since our knives were all dull or missing. After they arrived, my wife liked them so much that we got a set for my Mom for her birthday! We also go the “Ronco Rocker” knife and 4 extra steak knives. Including the wooden block and shipping, I think we paid $70. Totally worth it! My Mom loves the knives and neither one of us has had any problems with them for cutting, in the dishwasher, or their appearance.

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