There are plenty of plastic packages that are awkward and nigh impossible to open, leading to cuts and gouges. Of course you just have to be smart enough to not use a knife to open them, but not everyone is. If it was just a basic box, I have no idea how that happens. I almost cut my hand badly opening a big bubba filet knife from its plastic. Those knives are sharp as hell, i tugged a bit harder than i thought i did and it came right out of the packaging and missed my hand by an eyelash. Made me feel like a moron, but i suppose thats better than i would have felt if it connected.