And now that the thread is here, let me say
Messermeister is one of my favorite brands,
the San Moritz line in particluar (scroll down). I like the weight, the balance -- they fit my hand well. I do not like having rivets through the tang, so I love the solid handle. And unlike Globals that have a virtually no bolster and an exposed heel, Messermeisters do not cut into my hand if/when I choke up on the blade. The sharpness is comparable to Globals (in the angle), and they keep an edge well. Finally, I find that many Messermeisters are deeper than comparable lengths with more of a curve, so I get a better rocking motion when chopping.
But you shouldn't take my or anyone else's word: the only way to know if you like a knife is to FEEL IT IN YOUR HAND. If there's no place near you where you can actually hold one, buy just one (maybe one of the less expensive sizes) to try it out.