I’ve had a Signal for about 6 years now. I would say it’s been my favorite Leatherman. The only item on the Signal I would change is the blade, I would prefer it to be a complete straight blade, no serrations.
This video should be called "Man who carries survival tool for a year but luckily never gets in a survival situation describes how he didn't use survival tool".
This is actually a great tool for survival. I had one for a long time until it fell off my motorcycle into some deep nasty mud and lost to the earth forever. From personal experience I can say that there is no other multitool I’d rather be stuck with if I was lost in the woods with nothing but my multitool (yes, there are those ultralighters who are crazy enough to go out with just a knife or multitool)
I know of this guy I work with who gets his SO to drop him off in this heavily forested mountain range and pick up a couple of weeks later. All he takes is a water bottle, knife and tarp.
I don’t leave my house without my signal+bit lit/bit extension. I’ve had mine for over 2 years, and absolutely love it. I obviously don’t use everything on it, but it’s nice to have it all just in case.
As a Signalman I found my self using this leatherman on a daily basis an for my electrical cable/wire needs. Durable and lightweight to not even notice you're carrying it.
I carry/have/use/edc the signal in the urban situation just because its appearance. It's more friendly than a Wave or so. My best tool set for my need is the Wingman though. In the long run, it is another addition for my rotation daily picks anyway.
As a Maintenance technician a multi tool is indespensable. Once you get used to utilizing one everyday at work for miscellaneous tasks it saves you a lot of time And absolutely can get you out of a pitch on the daily. My last multitude of a different brand just broke and you feel naked without it I will probably be purchasing this. It has the main features. I would need plus I do a lot of outdoors stuff and this is a perfect for work and outdoors
To add. I have used every tool on my signal within a few weeks. I use my can opener when overlanding. For space reasons. This is always in my pocket. A can opener takes up space. The awl is great for poking, second "blade" for opening plastics, the bits in the junkyard are great for under dash stuff not getting out to get a driver when you didn't know you needed one. The saw is decent for cutting small branches in a pinch. The pliers are amazing for convenience sake. wire cutter suits the automotive world great In junkyards. I dont rely on it entirely. But I mostly use it for convenience sake. Just because I don't want to go dig out a tool or unpack my overland rig. The bit driver is neat and helpful. But a sturdy thing is nice rather then a cheap driver. It's for space saving and convenience. And it's held up well. The hammer bit and bottle.opener are amazing just to have at the belt ready to go. I love mine. It serves its uses in just convenience. Not really as good as a wingman for all around. But it has exactly what I like it for. And only rhe tools I will use rather then a few I won't. Just my 2c. Very purpose built for space savings and convenience
Skeletool is what your looking for. The shapeways/metro aftermarket stammer hammer gives you the benefit of the signal without the whistle and can opener. A no nonsense tool you’ll be glad you had with you, and if you get the carbon fiber version you might even forget it’s in your pocket. Until you need it.
Yeah maybe my setup is not for most people. Its not uncommon of me not buy a new pocket knife and different scales at the same time before I ever handle it. I almost never buy something and not customize it. Also, the skeletool is $75 the signal is $130. You could still come in less than the signal, smaller than the signal that you don’t mind keeping in your pocket daily. Iv had multiple leathermans including the wave, also had sog and gerber, and my skeletools have lasted longer than any of them. You could try as many as I have or you could try a customized skeletool and save yourself a lot of time and money. There’s a link to the hardware on the page. I have my skeletool on me every single day without fail. I also replaced the blade with the scalpel handle so I can easily dispose of the blade and travel for work when I have to fly. I will never need another multi tool.
I purchased the Leatherman signal not 10 minutes ago. ....Plan on using it for my restaurant job. Will update if anyone cares. I already use/own/rotate the Leatherman Wingman/Wave/Micra but plan on using the Signal to replace them all. I love all quality made USA products and I hope the Signal is just as solid as the Wingman/Wave/Micra. If not...hello Buck.
Don’t own a Signal, but its design and the name always indicated to me that it’s for emergency use. You bring up the question of “Who is this for?” I see it as something to keep on you when you’re traveling somewhere and run the risk of getting stranded in the wilderness (such as on a road trip or while on a hike). It wouldn’t be your primary tool, it would be your “Oh shit! I need a --“ tool. I see it also falling into the “Two is one, one is none” category of coming into play if your primary tool gets lost, damaged or destroyed for some reason.
Thinking on it just a little more, I see the Signal as something you keep clipped directly to you when going into scenarios where you AREN’T prepared ahead of time. Or when keeping all of your survival equipment with you isn’t feasible. Natural disasters, boating trips or flights, things of that nature. It’s your Get Out Of Jail Free card for being unexpectedly thrown into a survival situation you did not anticipate. Hence things like the fire starter and whistle.
I’m between the signal and the MUT. I feel like the MUT is more useful when camping because you can just have a whistle and a zippo lighter for fire. You can also learn how to make a whistle as well in certain terrain
very realistic Review, thinking About to buy it, after using the sidekick a Few months ill like to Upgrade my multi Tool I think this might be a good option
With all due respect, it seems like you're going out of your way to find things you don't like about this tool. Of course you're not going to reach for this tool for its screwdriver tips, its mini ferro rod, its whistle, its serrated blade, the mini saw, etc etc. I think you missed the whole point of a tool like this. All it is is a pair of pliers which, let's be honest in saying that is the MAIN reason to own any multitool, that has a bunch of other stuff you probably will never - or almost never - use. That's all a multi tool is. "How good are the pliers?" is really any multi tool review should be. All the other attachments are just inicidental (and variable) to owning and using multi tool A vs. B vs. C and so on. That said, I own two of these and use them daily for gripping and cutting, not for opening canned food or dispatching small sapplings. Just my honest .02 cents. Thanks for the review.
Most gear folks aren't metrosexuals who only take pictures for instagram. We use our multitools completely. This is a gimmick marketed to urbanites that don't know any better. Everything that makes this unique is trash. Ferro rod, whistle, sharpener, all bottom of the barrel and wouldn't actually help in an emergency as intended. Overpriced junk for fanboys.
i actually liked this more then a wave or surge for it being thinner. actually felt better in the pocket. i have found the sog powerpint to be my favorite edc. fantastic size and set of tools
The hex hole is 1/4 inch, it's made for standard tool bits, and it's clutch. All your leatherman bits will fit in it as well. It's not a wrench. I mean, I guess you could use it as a wrench, but it's a bit driver that you can get some real torque on.
I struggle to find a use for serrated edges that's worth sacrificing edge-length from my knife blade for. Either have a full saw blade, or just have the full knife be edged normally.
"I think I used it for its intended purpose." "9 times out of 10 whenever I was reaching into my pocket to pick this thing out was to use the knife. Specifically this part of the knife." You could have just bought a knife.
That is an easy one to answer. Victorinox scissors are hands down the best. Even the Fiskars style ones that Gerber uses don’t hold a candle to Victorinox’s scissors
So these are the type of people that leave 2-3 stars reviews huh.. someone who doesn’t even use it or know how to use it properly and then complain that is faulty
All you said was “ i never really used this tool cos I had others that others more specific for the job.” 10x+ times. Yeah sure, if I have a machete of one meter on my hand I will not reach the leatherman. If I have a full fledge hammer I will not reach for the leatherman. If I have my huge ferro rod at hands I will not reach my leatherman. What u talking about lol
I’ve had a Signal for about 6 years now. I would say it’s been my favorite Leatherman. The only item on the Signal I would change is the blade, I would prefer it to be a complete straight blade, no serrations.
I think you can replace the blade.
Other models have the option
@@stevo5042But the signal blade is so much thicker than other blades.
This video should be called "Man who carries survival tool for a year but luckily never gets in a survival situation describes how he didn't use survival tool".
This is actually a great tool for survival. I had one for a long time until it fell off my motorcycle into some deep nasty mud and lost to the earth forever. From personal experience I can say that there is no other multitool I’d rather be stuck with if I was lost in the woods with nothing but my multitool (yes, there are those ultralighters who are crazy enough to go out with just a knife or multitool)
I know of this guy I work with who gets his SO to drop him off in this heavily forested mountain range and pick up a couple of weeks later. All he takes is a water bottle, knife and tarp.
I don’t leave my house without my signal+bit lit/bit extension. I’ve had mine for over 2 years, and absolutely love it. I obviously don’t use everything on it, but it’s nice to have it all just in case.
As a Signalman I found my self using this leatherman on a daily basis an for my electrical cable/wire needs. Durable and lightweight to not even notice you're carrying it.
I just bought one to carry as a cable tech. I destroyed my Gerber in under a year.
I carry/have/use/edc the signal in the urban situation just because its appearance. It's more friendly than a Wave or so. My best tool set for my need is the Wingman though. In the long run, it is another addition for my rotation daily picks anyway.
I see the Signal tool for EDC, hiking, walking, mountain biking, and as a backup to your main tools
As a Maintenance technician a multi tool is indespensable. Once you get used to utilizing one everyday at work for miscellaneous tasks it saves you a lot of time And absolutely can get you out of a pitch on the daily. My last multitude of a different brand just broke and you feel naked without it I will probably be purchasing this. It has the main features. I would need plus I do a lot of outdoors stuff and this is a perfect for work and outdoors
To add. I have used every tool on my signal within a few weeks. I use my can opener when overlanding. For space reasons. This is always in my pocket. A can opener takes up space. The awl is great for poking, second "blade" for opening plastics, the bits in the junkyard are great for under dash stuff not getting out to get a driver when you didn't know you needed one. The saw is decent for cutting small branches in a pinch. The pliers are amazing for convenience sake. wire cutter suits the automotive world great In junkyards. I dont rely on it entirely. But I mostly use it for convenience sake. Just because I don't want to go dig out a tool or unpack my overland rig. The bit driver is neat and helpful. But a sturdy thing is nice rather then a cheap driver. It's for space saving and convenience. And it's held up well. The hammer bit and bottle.opener are amazing just to have at the belt ready to go. I love mine. It serves its uses in just convenience. Not really as good as a wingman for all around. But it has exactly what I like it for. And only rhe tools I will use rather then a few I won't. Just my 2c. Very purpose built for space savings and convenience
the bit from your bit driver fits in the hole on the hammer. 😂🤣
Skeletool is what your looking for. The shapeways/metro aftermarket stammer hammer gives you the benefit of the signal without the whistle and can opener. A no nonsense tool you’ll be glad you had with you, and if you get the carbon fiber version you might even forget it’s in your pocket. Until you need it.
That add is super expensive though, and doesn’t even come with mounting hardware.
Yeah maybe my setup is not for most people. Its not uncommon of me not buy a new pocket knife and different scales at the same time before I ever handle it. I almost never buy something and not customize it. Also, the skeletool is $75 the signal is $130. You could still come in less than the signal, smaller than the signal that you don’t mind keeping in your pocket daily. Iv had multiple leathermans including the wave, also had sog and gerber, and my skeletools have lasted longer than any of them. You could try as many as I have or you could try a customized skeletool and save yourself a lot of time and money. There’s a link to the hardware on the page. I have my skeletool on me every single day without fail. I also replaced the blade with the scalpel handle so I can easily dispose of the blade and travel for work when I have to fly. I will never need another multi tool.
@@Tony-sy7ed all fair and good points. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Now I’ll have to rethink things. 😁
I purchased the Leatherman signal not 10 minutes ago. ....Plan on using it for my restaurant job. Will update if anyone cares. I already use/own/rotate the Leatherman Wingman/Wave/Micra but plan on using the Signal to replace them all. I love all quality made USA products and I hope the Signal is just as solid as the Wingman/Wave/Micra. If not...hello Buck.
Don’t own a Signal, but its design and the name always indicated to me that it’s for emergency use. You bring up the question of “Who is this for?” I see it as something to keep on you when you’re traveling somewhere and run the risk of getting stranded in the wilderness (such as on a road trip or while on a hike). It wouldn’t be your primary tool, it would be your “Oh shit! I need a --“ tool.
I see it also falling into the “Two is one, one is none” category of coming into play if your primary tool gets lost, damaged or destroyed for some reason.
Thinking on it just a little more, I see the Signal as something you keep clipped directly to you when going into scenarios where you AREN’T prepared ahead of time. Or when keeping all of your survival equipment with you isn’t feasible. Natural disasters, boating trips or flights, things of that nature. It’s your Get Out Of Jail Free card for being unexpectedly thrown into a survival situation you did not anticipate. Hence things like the fire starter and whistle.
I’m between the signal and the MUT. I feel like the MUT is more useful when camping because you can just have a whistle and a zippo lighter for fire. You can also learn how to make a whistle as well in certain terrain
Thanks, I appreciate the honest review and recommendation against this tool.
This would be perfect for hunting
very realistic Review, thinking About to buy it, after using the sidekick a Few months ill like to Upgrade my multi Tool
I think this might be a good option
It goes in my get home bag in the trunk or my edc pouch that travels with me everywhere except inside stores.
I’m 12 and found this on our driveway I asked my parents if it’s there’s and they said no I tried to see what I could do with this
Give it to your dad for his next birthday. Good find btw!
I think it's a great tool for survival and EDC carry
So. You put it together wrong and broke it? Ok...
With all due respect, it seems like you're going out of your way to find things you don't like about this tool. Of course you're not going to reach for this tool for its screwdriver tips, its mini ferro rod, its whistle, its serrated blade, the mini saw, etc etc. I think you missed the whole point of a tool like this. All it is is a pair of pliers which, let's be honest in saying that is the MAIN reason to own any multitool, that has a bunch of other stuff you probably will never - or almost never - use. That's all a multi tool is. "How good are the pliers?" is really any multi tool review should be. All the other attachments are just inicidental (and variable) to owning and using multi tool A vs. B vs. C and so on. That said, I own two of these and use them daily for gripping and cutting, not for opening canned food or dispatching small sapplings. Just my honest .02 cents. Thanks for the review.
Most gear folks aren't metrosexuals who only take pictures for instagram. We use our multitools completely. This is a gimmick marketed to urbanites that don't know any better. Everything that makes this unique is trash. Ferro rod, whistle, sharpener, all bottom of the barrel and wouldn't actually help in an emergency as intended. Overpriced junk for fanboys.
Isn't it all about what you might need rather than what you might not need?
I like for my pole to be beaten while I'm pitching my tent 😂😂
Would work well for hunting as a backup when your away from camp.
i actually liked this more then a wave or surge for it being thinner. actually felt better in the pocket. i have found the sog powerpint to be my favorite edc. fantastic size and set of tools
I like it. I would like to own one.
The hex hole is 1/4 inch, it's made for standard tool bits, and it's clutch. All your leatherman bits will fit in it as well. It's not a wrench.
I mean, I guess you could use it as a wrench, but it's a bit driver that you can get some real torque on.
I wonder why we dont see too much of the Signal on shows like Alone being this knife is made for the outdoors.
I wondered the same thing. I think its because the "larger" leathermans have more tools that can be modified.
The ferro rod would be the only one they'd be allowed to use
It’s a survival tool, not a camping tool.
A signal is heavy ??? 🤣🤣 you guys are cute !! Looooolllllllll come on !!
I don't know why the army green model is the only one who has the nice wavy lines on the blade
It's the Topo model. It was an REI exclusive for quite a while
Good honest review!
well, you sold me on the bugout mini
As an owner of several Bugouts, I just bought this exact Leatherman today to EDC 😅
Покрытие topo на клинке слезает при работе? Или покрытие хорошо держится и не слезает при строгании дерева?
I really don't think the saw is for processing wood, I think it's primarily for cutting through a pelvis or sternum while processing game.
What is your current edc blade?
That nut hole is for the torx bit set you can get separately
I struggle to find a use for serrated edges that's worth sacrificing edge-length from my knife blade for. Either have a full saw blade, or just have the full knife be edged normally.
Check out Magnus Anderson. He changed my mind about serrations. I hated them. Now I'm never without a serrated blade
"I think I used it for its intended purpose."
"9 times out of 10 whenever I was reaching into my pocket to pick this thing out was to use the knife. Specifically this part of the knife."
You could have just bought a knife.
Lol I know I was like... cool man.. great review
that diamond sharpener is COARSE. And you’re only supposed to microbevel a working edge into the knife when you really need an edge.
Can you review which pair of scissors work best for opening boxes?
That is an easy one to answer. Victorinox scissors are hands down the best. Even the Fiskars style ones that Gerber uses don’t hold a candle to Victorinox’s scissors
Man this guy is flog who's never gotten his handy dirty or used tools, legit his ideal use is to do his nails..
How much do you want for it? Thanks
So these are the type of people that leave 2-3 stars reviews huh.. someone who doesn’t even use it or know how to use it properly and then complain that is faulty
Why didn’t you just buy a manucure set? 😂
I understood the “sharpener” is actually a fire striker…?
Your supposed to use the back of the saw according to Leatherman themselves!
Saw works WAY better
All you said was “ i never really used this tool cos I had others that others more specific for the job.” 10x+ times.
Yeah sure, if I have a machete of one meter on my hand I will not reach the leatherman. If I have a full fledge hammer I will not reach for the leatherman. If I have my huge ferro rod at hands I will not reach my leatherman.
What u talking about lol
I broke my blade and they gave me all new everything. Fyi
Ffs those are called tweezers
that's not for allen key, it's for 1/4" driver bit. then you can attach whatever the bit on it.
You talk too much