Let me start with Joe's bibliography.
He got the knowledge for this FAQ from his own experience as a collector
and amateur knifemaker, and from countless conversations with custom makers.
Mr. Russell really needs no introduction. He has done more for knife making
and Knifemakers than anyone else. His website
has a wealth of information. You need to check it out. :-)
The coating FAQ
The edge FAQ
The mini-tool FAQ
The sharpening FAQ
The steel FAQ
The Blood Groove FAQ
The Liner Lock test FAQ