However, this all happened over 20 years ago and longer. All this alleged bad history of Strider (aka: Mickey Ray Burger) appears to be plausible and viable information.
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I didn't read all 82 pages of the thread at Bladeforums.just the first page alone provides enough information to draw from. Just yesterday, my brother and I were discussing Strider Knives and Strider's past history and how many are calling him out, and just as many are defending his status. Interesting timing regarding Strider and this thread. And your assessment that a Strider collector discovered said info, and after reading it sold his whole Strider collection now makes more sense than ever! Mark! I was completely unaware of the entire situation, so thanks again for pointing me in the right direction, I found the info quite interesting.
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The general opinion was that the knives themselves are quality pieces, but not so much regarding the builder's character. Everything I read was backed-up with documented proof, but as you said, each must make up their own mind as to it's validity. I did the search Rick, and it certainly produced some disturbing information regarding Mick Strider. I don’t recall reading any bad information about the knives themselves but I haven’t done any extensive research.
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One would have to form their own personal opinion but there’s no denying that the information is disturbing. Try doing a search for "Mick Strider Stolen Valor".