I don't think anybody mentioned it, but please correct me if I am wrong...doesn't the SOD LE have a sort of collector value?  I mean different grind, no coating, and serial numbered.  I was under the impression that they were more of a collector piece?  Sure it is an extreme use blade, but I get the vibe that it is more of a show piece than a user.  My take is that the CG is the user, and the LE is the safequeen.