My x-acto blades have an oily liquid on them?

Question

I bought an x-acto knife with #11 blades. When i opened the pack of blades, they were covered with an oily, clear liquid. i was just wondering what it was, and if i should wipe it off or not.

Answer 1

Wipe it off because it's gross, but don't worry about it if the package was sealed. Almost any kind of blade should be oiled, and it's probably just oil from the factory.