The original issue bags are nice. A great addition when the whole package comes together. The only issue I have with them is the inability to display them. That being said, I don't turn 'em down when they come along. Store them well, with herbal moth repellant, keep 'em mold free and when the time comes to sell the piece, the bag should help command a bit higher of a premium.

As far as commonality/rarity, i'd list them as difficult to find...especially when with thier oiginal and respective saber. Here and there Eickhorn bags pop up for sale. There were a few on fleabay in recent weeks. It was seldom that vets brought home the bag, saber and knot all together.

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