Hi there. Congrats on your interest in knives. Around here we live and breathe them. In time you may find your tastes will evolve to even better (read more expensive and better-made) pieces, but I won't dismiss what you are enjoying now.
I use a product called 'Tuf-Glide' which is made for just what you are describing, plus lubricating pivots, etc.
Here is a link:
http://www.sentrysolutions.com/TufGlide.shtml
Look around. You may find this addicting!
Coop
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