LDC Sebenzas

[flyingjon]

I've been buying and trading CRK's for about a year and a half now and I am really interested in the history behind these knives. Nyefmaker's timeline and history thread has been invaluable, thanks! One thing I cannot find much info on is a version of the regular called LDC. Can someone help me out with some info? What does the LDC stand for? We're they a CGG at the time or were they a dealer exclusive? And if so, who? I've no idea if they are a supporting dealer so you can pm me if you know. Any info would be much appreciated!

 

[red mag]

Hi,
You are looking for "Les Robertson".
It was what we would now call a dealer exclusive.
Hope this helps.
red mag

 

[flyingjon]

Sorry I guess I don't get it. Who's Les Robertson?

 

[blade man]

Sorry I guess I don't get it. Who's Les Robertson?

The dealer who commissioned them, but they are long gone. Only available on the secondary market and they command a premium.

 

[flyingjon]

Ok. Ya i knew they were discontinued brung a regular and all. What does the LDC stand for?

 

[kidcongo]

Ok. Ya i knew they were discontinued brung a regular and all. What does the LDC stand for?

"Lucky Dude's Carry" I think

 

[Peter Hartwig]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/387002-LDC-Sebenzas

Here is a thread you might enjoy

 

[flyingjon]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/387002-LDC-Sebenzas

Here is a thread you might enjoy

Hey thanks!

 

[MVG]

Some more info...not sure where I got this.

LDC Custom Knives was owned and operated by Bob Neal and Les Robertson. The LDC line of knives was developed in response to our customers' requests. The novice custom knife buyer wanted a quality combat folder obtainable in a timely manner and at a fair price. The veteran collector wanted the aforementioned qualities, but also required the added value of collectability. With over 23 years experience in custom knives, Bob & Les formed LDC Custom Knives to fill this void in the custom combat cutlery market. The knife makers selected to create the "Tactical Ten" were chosen for the quality of their work and their experience in the field.

TACTICAL TEN

SERIES ONE

Joel Chamblin. . .LDC-1
C.H. Morris. . . . .LDC-2
Mel Pardue. . . . .LDC-3
Roy Helton. . . . .LDC-4
John W. Smith. . LDC-5
Allen Elishewitz. .LDC-6
Pat Crawford. . .LDC-7
Kit Carson. . . . .LDC–8
Chris Reeve. . . .LDC-9
Howard Viele. . .LDC-10


SERIES TWO

Joel Chamblin. . . .LDC-101
Greg Lightfoot. . .LDC-102
Butch Vallotton. . .LDC-103
Jim Minnick. . . . . .LDC-104
John W. Smith. . . .LDC-105
Pat Crawford. . . . .LDC-106
David Broadwell. . .LDC-107
Keith Coleman. . . .LDC-108
Chris Reeve. . . . . .LDC-109
Phil Boguszewski. . .LDC-110

 

[The Aflac Duck]

Some more info...not sure where I got this.

LDC Custom Knives was owned and operated by Bob Neal and Les Robertson. The LDC line of knives was developed in response to our customers' requests. The novice custom knife buyer wanted a quality combat folder obtainable in a timely manner and at a fair price. The veteran collector wanted the aforementioned qualities, but also required the added value of collectability. With over 23 years experience in custom knives, Bob & Les formed LDC Custom Knives to fill this void in the custom combat cutlery market. The knife makers selected to create the "Tactical Ten" were chosen for the quality of their work and their experience in the field.

TACTICAL TEN

SERIES ONE

Joel Chamblin. . .LDC-1
C.H. Morris. . . . .LDC-2
Mel Pardue. . . . .LDC-3
Roy Helton. . . . .LDC-4
John W. Smith. . LDC-5
Allen Elishewitz. .LDC-6
Pat Crawford. . .LDC-7
Kit Carson. . . . .LDC–8
Chris Reeve. . . .LDC-9
Howard Viele. . .LDC-10


SERIES TWO

Joel Chamblin. . . .LDC-101
Greg Lightfoot. . .LDC-102
Butch Vallotton. . .LDC-103
Jim Minnick. . . . . .LDC-104
John W. Smith. . . .LDC-105
Pat Crawford. . . . .LDC-106
David Broadwell. . .LDC-107
Keith Coleman. . . .LDC-108
Chris Reeve. . . . . .LDC-109
Phil Boguszewski. . .LDC-110

Wow, that's really informative! Thanks:thumbup:

I've never even heard of the LDC's up until now

 

[Peter Hartwig]

Some more info...not sure where I got this.

LDC Custom Knives was owned and operated by Bob Neal and Les Robertson. The LDC line of knives was developed in response to our customers' requests. The novice custom knife buyer wanted a quality combat folder obtainable in a timely manner and at a fair price. The veteran collector wanted the aforementioned qualities, but also required the added value of collectability. With over 23 years experience in custom knives, Bob & Les formed LDC Custom Knives to fill this void in the custom combat cutlery market. The knife makers selected to create the "Tactical Ten" were chosen for the quality of their work and their experience in the field.

TACTICAL TEN

SERIES ONE

Joel Chamblin. . .LDC-1
C.H. Morris. . . . .LDC-2
Mel Pardue. . . . .LDC-3
Roy Helton. . . . .LDC-4
John W. Smith. . LDC-5
Allen Elishewitz. .LDC-6
Pat Crawford. . .LDC-7
Kit Carson. . . . .LDC–8
Chris Reeve. . . .LDC-9
Howard Viele. . .LDC-10


SERIES TWO

Joel Chamblin. . . .LDC-101
Greg Lightfoot. . .LDC-102
Butch Vallotton. . .LDC-103
Jim Minnick. . . . . .LDC-104
John W. Smith. . . .LDC-105
Pat Crawford. . . . .LDC-106
David Broadwell. . .LDC-107
Keith Coleman. . . .LDC-108
Chris Reeve. . . . . .LDC-109
Phil Boguszewski. . .LDC-110

No light weights in that group. There are a couple I am not familiar with, but I believe they are all custom makers but Chris

 

[stjames]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/387002-LDC-Sebenzas

Here is a thread you might enjoy

Nice digging, Peter. My daughter was about 2 weeks old when I posted that, and she turned nine last month. I still have the kid and the knives.

 

[lemmuhj]

They are definitely hard to find as I have tried for years. One of those "wrong time wrong place" kind of knives. If you ever see one ...and want one, buy immediately because someone else is typing, "I'll take it" the same time you are All part of the fun in this hobby lol!