I'm looking to buy a high quality set of Chefs knives for someone who is of a professional Chef standard. I'd like some advice on what I should look for and if any Chefs out there have any recommendations?

I have always had the crappy, cheapo knives. I want to splurge a little and get a good set of knives. I don't mind spending enough to get quality, but I still don't want to shell out big bucks just for knives. Any suggestions?

I really don't have much to spend and $30 is my limit. Can you recommend a set of knives, or a few individual knives i can buy? Where should i go to get them?