Shapton K0702 Blade, #1000, Medium, Orange

ChefKnivestoGo ("CKTG") has a knife they designed exactly for people like, the Artifex. Tojiro DP is also a great option. Do you have a plan for sharpening? A 1000 grit stone will allow you to keep your blade sharp enough while you learn. This line from Shapton is very good. This from King will be a bit slower (take longer to sharpen), but is also good and a fantastic deal.