Hi there!
If the block was designed for pure functionality then yes a vertical style slot would be the best storage method, however minimal wear is expected when the knife comes in contact with a wood surface. After all wood is the preferred surface to cut on. We have designed the block to look beautiful and give the minimal amount of wear to the knife edge. This will not noticeably effect the amount of wear on the knife's edge, especially due to our superior manufacturing process and materials which makes our edge retention up to 5 times longer than major knife brands currently in the market.
-Cangshan Cutlery
If the block was designed for pure functionality then yes a vertical style slot would be the best storage method, however minimal wear is expected when the knife comes in contact with a wood surface. After all wood is the preferred surface to cut on. We have designed the block to look beautiful and give the minimal amount of wear to the knife edge. This will not noticeably effect the amount of wear on the knife's edge, especially due to our superior manufacturing process and materials which makes our edge retention up to 5 times longer than major knife brands currently in the market.
-Cangshan Cutlery