Doug's description of the Doug Ritter RSK Mk2 Perseverance says:

"The 1095 steel is not rust resistant in the least, so you will need to take appropriate care of the blade to prevent rust, including the laser engraved portions and the threaded holes for the tapered plugs if the plugs are removed. I recommend a dry film rust inhibitor such as Sentry Solutions TUF-CLOTH or TUF-GLIDE, but you can use any rust preventative or treatment you prefer, or none at all. If you do not take precautions, it will rust. Rusting of the knife is NOT covered by the warranty."

Now that I have this fine knife, is it recommended that I disassemble the handle and apply the Sentry Solutions treatment to all surfaces ... including the ground blade edge?

I want this thing to last IN USE, which will mean some exposure to water when cleaning the blade after food-use, but not salt water and it will be stowed dry.

What's recommended?