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I would have to say the Delica ZDP. Ive seen it for around $65
Delica or Endura.
You can't go wrong with the Endura or Delica. But also look at the Centofante 3 or 4 (depending on which blade profile you like better). They're very light weight, classy looking knives with very thinly ground blades.
They're not as heavy duty as some others, but they're great slicers.
Native, Delica, Endura, Pacific Salt, Salt I - all awesome.