This Queen #42 is a case of: "Don't judge a book by it's cover" Yes, the Yellow (Amber in Queen speak) synthetic handles have front and back pin cracks per the photos. But this description only gets better from here...Despite  the cracks, handles remain very solid and tight. Now even more good things: Both blades are in mint+/pristine condition with sharp unmolested factory edges. Want more good news...both blades have excellent open/close action and snap with no wobble.