Have you tried Global knives? They are the bomb. Japanese single piece knives, absolutely stunning to use, the balance is superb.

I'd love a Le Crueset but have Bessemer, which I adore, except that the lids don't go in the oven (plastic handles). Bit annoying that. My housemate discovered that the hard way, broke the handle, thought she'd fix it with glue and not tell me, next time I used it on the stove went to take off the lid and the handle came off because the glue had softened. Moron. Luckily the handles are easily replaceable...