I've read all that today. I know plenty of guys who were no more active in combat than supply clerks that embellish their roles in the first Gulf War. But it was a whole team effort that got the job done, I don't begrudge them because they weren't behind a rifle and wish that they were. Many would have gladly dropped their assigned MOS to get into the shit right beside the the of us. It takes all types, everyone doing their part. Every man and woman who served was a hero.
I was once even assigned to Department Of State for part of my service. I signed a security agreement longer than the closing papers on my home that hasn't expired yet!
I don't know that anyone who doesn't know me personally could verify anything about that time, but I have the pics, the guys who were there with me and the letters to my wife of 25 years to back it up.
That said, I'm not satisfied that it's anything more than a witch hunt by begrudged individuals.
In the end, it's like when I buy and sell antiques, I'm not buying the story, I'm buying the item.
I'm not buying his life story, I'm buying his knives, and his knives are VERY well made. They're a lot better than most and they come with a bulletproof lifetime guarantee.
Me personally, I'm satisfied
As a veteran myself I can't stand people that feel the need to lie about their service record. I have exposed many myself in my time, most of which who fit the profile of our little friend Mickey Burger. They came in and got an ELS for whatever reason (injury, AWOL or other bad behavior, quitting) but then feel the need to tell everyone about their war hero status for years afterwards.
He could make the equivalent of a 500 dollar knife for a hundred bucks and I wouldn't touch it. I don't support frauds or stealing valor.
On topic, the knife that has wowed me the most is ZT0452. Old news by now, I know but I've been away for a bit and just found it. Just a perfect knife from aesthetics to function to value.
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