PLUS the Nitto suggestion. Technomics should be available near or at $50 ... but then I do not know how the exchange on the Yen is being reflected on Japanese production — and yes Nitto still manufactures in Japan, so my LBS says. Recently I bought two different Nitto quill stems. each lass than 5,000 Yen respectivley. As said, the are attractive, very nicely made. Also affordable and very functional.