When I purchased my new Olfa's about 3maybe 4 years ago they smelled just like a skunk had sprayed their odor on them. It was late fall so not too warm out , so I put them in the sun room with the windows open until I could handle the odor. The hancock fabric store where I purchased them said they couldn't smell it unless the cellophane they came in was torn. Boy, it wasn't nice for at least a week. I don't think they come with any protection on them now?
Suzy