Whats with the Wax on Blades?

[Canadian Mountain Man]

Some have said the purpose of the wax is to keep the blade stationary within the rapper so the edge doesn't rub against the wrapper during transport and storage, thereby keeping the edge pristine. I don't personally buy that theory, as I doubt a company would pay for the materials (the wax) and the processes (how the wax is applied) to prevent the possibly of the blade somehow dulling throughout the supply chain.

For the record, I personally do hate the wax. I don't have an excellent reason for hating it, but I do.

Gotcha, I misunderstood. Thought it was somehow thought to keep the blade sharp after unwrapped.

Curious, has anyone thought to ask Gillette?