Hi, I'm a newbie also and I would like to put my 2 cents in also if you don't mind. I am also a fan of the Rada cutlery. Rada has a great selection and they are so inexpensive. I have several of the paring, tomato slicer, and some of the smaller knives. But be careful, they are really sharp.
To me, you just can't have enough good sharp knives, especially if you do a lot of canning during the summer months. Peeling veggies can be such a chore and it really helps by having extra sharp knives instead of having to stop and sharpen the one your using.