Best chef knives money can buy and where to purchase?

Im interested in purchasing a close friend some very high quality chef knives and money is no object
Im wondering if you can help me out by recommending the absolute best chef knives and where they can be purchased?
Thanks alot, Any and all responses will be appreciated

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Both of the above answers are excellent advice.
If you were to ask a wine expert what the absolute, overall “best” wine was, they would tell you no such thing exists. There are many excellent wines, each with their own unique qualities and taste.
So it is with knives.
What I tell all of my employees is that there is no magic in a knife. It’s just a hunk of steel with a sharp edge, the magic is in the user’s hands.
There is no sense in buying an excellent, expenisve knife for your friend if that person does not know how to sharpen it properly, or have access to someone who can. All knives will need sharpening, and the cheap-o ones that claim you don’t have to, are just hacksaw blades in a handle.
Knives are also a bit like shoes, either they fit you–your hands and style– or they don’t. You need a bit of knowledge and experience when picking out expensive knives.
I hope this helps somewhat