Cookware is it's own thread, as you'll get a bunch of different conversations, but you can't go wrong with all-clad and/or a cast iron pan. All-clad also makes nice kitchen tools, full line of spatulas, ladles, colanders, splatter screens and more, but can be overpriced at full retail. They do go on sale alot.

Knives / cutlery is also its own thread, so much nuance when it comes to kitchen knives.

I think you'll find a lot of recs for OXO, which is widely available but also decent stuff. I have their silicone spatulas, which last pretty long -- usually 5-7 years in my experience. I also like my williams-sonoma branded accessories, their wood spoons and silicone tools have been good for me.