The doublecut finish should not be hard to maintain. Get a Tuf Cloth. Marine grade if you're really worried. If it works for under sea operations for US Navy Seals, it will be even better for ordinary uses. My stripped Scrappers and LEs are doing just fine here on my little island on a salt marsh. It's a good non-reflective finish and is much smoother than a stripped blade. I just wouldn't worry about that, jackell.