Help selecting 1st quality kitchen knives. Hi connoisseurs of all things knife.

I am looking to purchase my 1st pair of quality kitchen knives.
I am looking for a all-purpose to chef's knife and a paring knife to match. I have done a little research, and I have decided through use that I like the D-handle, and the santoku style.

I would love a folded steel, but I am still a bit lost in the big-wide-world of quality knives. I would prefer to keep it under $200 for the both of them, but am willing to go to $250.

Any help would be so much appreciated. Thanks!