It says do not wipe because many have a coating that keep them from rusting or otherwise degrading, and people tend to dull the edge when wiping (or cut themselves and sue).
Quote Originally Posted by Shavetime View Post
i was wondering the same thing about the wax on the blade. mostly in the case of it being on or very near the edge, which ive found twice now. also. i was wondering why the blade say "do not wipe" on them