On Sat, 3 Dec 2016 12:56:54 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton wrote:

>>>The kitchen looks nice (and small) but I wonder what the advantage of
>>>having the knives hanging blade down. I only see disadvantages to
>>>that.
>
> Sorry, I didn't see your post since I use Google Gropes.

I try and remember to make them visible when I respond to one of your
posts.

> Gravity. If they start to slip downward, the handle stops them.

I've had problem when I'll be shuffling stuff around on the counter
underneath the rack and knock one of the knives loose. With the
handle down it's almost guaranteed to fall handle first (it's
heavier). Never had a problem with them slipping - only user error.

-sw