In article >,
Ida Slapter > wrote:

> On Mon, 3 Jan 2005 12:32:21 -0800, "Ray & Kathy Albertson"
> > wrote:
>
> >Consider one of the Henckels blocks you can find at the local Bed, Bath &
> >Beyond store.
>
> Make sure your "slots" are horizontal instead of vertical, so the
> knife can lay on its side instead of a cutting edge.


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 -
in this way when you draw the knife out the heel rubs the wood and not
the cutting edge. I actually prefer vertical blocks.

Roland