A mixing bowl, any material is fine. My favorite is a red Pyrex bowl I inherited from my grandmother. It's older than me. OXO is also a good brand, as it has rubber on the bottom to keep it from slipping.
A chef knife is imperative. Pictured below is a Santoku I bought at Target for less than $15. Another good knife is Forschner 8 inch chef knife, available from Amazon. You can also find older knives in antique stores, although you'll need to get it sharpened. Having a way to sharpen your knife can be pretty difficult when your budget is tight. First, if you can find a knife sharpener, buy it. Second, ask around if anyone you know has a knife sharpener and is willing to sharpen your knife every few months or so. If you happen to work in a restaurant, ask the chef and you'll likely learn more about sharpening knives than you ever thought possible. Some hardware stores and even butcher shops will sharpen knives for a small fee. You will also need a small paring knife, with a blade that is about 3 inches long. Any kind will do--even the dollar store knives with the plastic handle.
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