Thanks for the correction Silverbullets on the finish. Yes it should be more rust prone than a CG or LE finish. When I planned the May fishing trip (before Dan announced the DMDC) I was going to take the DMCG. There was a lot of discussion when Dan announced the knife about rust. I think I can put that question to rest by taking the DMDC on this trip. The DMDC will be in a jon boat for five days. It will get wet several times a day. It will wiped off a couple times a day with a dry rag. In the evenings it will be wiped down with a Tuf-Cloth. If the DMDC comes through this without developing any rust then I'll buy more as they are offered. If it doesn't then I'll go back to just buying CG knives.