Doug
You are right about the prices on these little beauties.
JR has one on his site now, as does Grenadier auctions.
They both have the multiple sewn reinforcing on the end, and I am sure both are good, but much money.
This one here looks like a good filler if the price is right, but some will say no, not at all.
I'm a on a budget collector, and have to cut corners somewhere to be able to get good edge weapons.
Do not have a flag yet, but this size is great.
Ed