With carbon blades like that, it may be more ideal to keep the patina on. Is this knife a user? The patina on carbon blades like that protects the steel from corrosion. If you keep the blades highly polished, and it's a user, be watchful. The blades in some cases can start to rust just sitting in a sweaty pocket.
I took an old Schrade stockman camping last year, and it was damp/raining out. Although I kept the blades dry, by the time I got to unpacking my gear at home, the blades had started to rust some, just from the moisture in the air.
That being said, I do use Flitz and Metal-Glo. I also use white and red rouge on buffing wheels.
Good luck with that OT! Can't go wrong with good ole carbon.
Glenn