There is a big difference between what we want, and what we need.
When I look at the overwhelming selection of knives and options compared to just a few decades past, well, it gives me shivers to think of the things I did with a Linder sailor's knife in ROSTFREI which is german for lousy 440c steel.
Make a basic list. Prioritize what you KNOW you will need and ignore waht you think would be nice. Familiar foods are a better investment than fancy medicines for upset digestive systems.
And if you buy inexpensive items until you can or NEED to improve on them: DO NOT assume the mindset they are 'inferior' or wont do the job. They will.
then you can breath easy, and look at the latest knives we all want, desperately.