On Mon, 03 Jan 2005 20:02:14 -0600, Joe Doe >
wrote:

>There is no problem if you use a vertically angled knife block
>correctly. Simply put the knife with the heel of the knife facing down -

Ah...but when you remove the knife it is upside down and you have to
turn it over. With a horizontal slot, whether you are left handed or
right handed, the knife will be removed honed side down.