Was yours a current or recent production? I was looking at a stag railsplitter, but it makes me nervous because I've heard good and bad things about the QC.
Some say old is better, some say new is better. If it makes you nervous, don't buy either way. However, I've never sent a Queen made knife back, but I've never gotten a perfect one since they are handmade I like all of em, but they are individualistic.
Just buy from someone who will inspect it or let you return it.