It could have been worst for the thief, there could have been one sailor instead of 4 Marines.
Gunny will understand the humor. For others, there has always been a bit of one upmanship between Navy and Marines. Kind of like brotherly love.
I really enjoyed the story.
Growing up I was taught " Do unto others as you would have them do unto you " That fellow was lucky he didn't fall on his knife when he feel off that curb.
Knives are dangerous things. People should watch where they stick.....err...I mean put them.