9 Or 10 Years Since On Here Need Some Help

[suwanneetrader]

10 and 20 years ago I found a few GOOD swords.  I'm over 80 now and don't go to shows but still collect older (mostly WWI & WWII USMC)  I was lucky I found my password for this site.  There was a very nice guy (who I believe owned a furniture store in Mich or Minn) that helped me and bought a few swords.  So I'm trying to recall him also Troy Baxley or Keith Hostler or Roy Strohacker.  Maybe they are still around and posting on here.  I believe someone who went to Tampa Show told me Troy had lost his eyesight.  Thank you  Richard Marquette

[suwanneetrader]

The reason I need one of them for help is what I think is an older Japanese practice sword a Priest gave to a neighbor years ago.  Here is a couple of pics: I have more.  Richard

 

 

 

[Robin]

It's a (shoto) shinai. New about $40...old no value, because unsafe to use.

 

Robin

[SAS]

That is a shinai, a bamboo practice sword for kendo. I do not know if they are collectible; i think they are mostly just sports equipment.

[suwanneetrader]

_{Thank you to all who answered.  I had seen the new $10 ones and just thought this might be old as was better made.  Thanks again.  Still wondering if some of my old friends are still living/   Good health to all  Richard}