Well it's an interesting point but I have'nt come across it myself...that being said my previous D/C knives were a 440C Blackjack Maurader and my ATS34 Voight Amazon...so both are Stainless...but I am with Pitman here in that if looked after carefully there should'nt be a problem...I can touch up the D/C finish even if there were...Satin has a "glare" issue for me which is why I prefer D/C...but I can see how it would be an issue for some...