Queen 06L Teardrop Birdseye Maple

[bdev]

Here's one from the Birdseye Maple series (BEM). A 06L Teardrop with linerlock. This pattern is one of my favorites from Queen. The single blade teardrop fits perfectly in the hand and the thin blade (D2 steel) is a winner. I'm not to keen on BEM but it's a nice hard wood that will hold up. Feels great in the hand. I only wish Queen would have offered the same knife without the linerlock option.

[Railsplitter]

I've always admired the Birdseye Maple handled Queens. I think it's a great looking handle material. I might have to get an 06L one of these days. I've looked at them countless times but never pulled the trigger.

Very nice looking knife in my opinion.

[treefarmer]

Comment on the Birds Eye Maple handles:
One of the knives I got for Christmas a couple of years ago had BEM handles and It didn't really ring my bell. I always appreciate a new or used knife as a gift, but the handles always looks like it has a film/haze or something on them. Almost reminds me of some of my old Case EDCs with Delrin handles, when they oxidize. Maybe a little wax or polish might bring the grain to life. I have seen some BEM rifle stocks that were gorgeous, don't know what's going on with these Queen handles?

Treefarmer