The pliers on the Signal feature the following functions: This should come as no surprise as this is Leatherman’s area of expertise after all. A lot of reviewers wax poetics over the “added” tools like the can opener and awl, but frankly – how often do we use these? When I EDC a Leatherman, I primarily carry it for the pliers, and thus pliers is what I will (primarily) judge the tool on.Īs far as pliers go, the ones on the Signal are unsurprisingly excellent. With Leathermans, that’s the pliers, and in this case they are rock solid with very nice mating at the relatively needlenose-like tip. When we discuss tools like this, it’s important to define the primary purpose. Compared to some of the other Leathermans I have handled (the M.U.T. At 7.5 ounces, it’s not exactly a featherweight alternative to a Swiss Army knife, but as far as full-sized multitools go, it’s not bad at all. One thing that bares mentioning off the bat is the Signal’s weight. crossbreed, but with 2 unique lil’ tools that slide into the side, though more on this later. A lot of the visual cues do not translate into a “different” kind of tool. It’s visually quite different from a lot of the Leatherman line-up, but once you have it in your hands, it’s a very familiar feel. Leatherman Signal Wilderness Survival Multi-Tool – Amazon / .ukĪesthetically, the Leatherman Signal reminds me a lot of the MUT with its chunky hammer/strike pommel, but it definitely takes a lot from the Wave, too. But is it a worthy “it’ll definitely do” backup, in case you have nothing else on you and need it for situations x, y, and z? That’s what’s really in question – so bare that in mind as you read this review! Will this or any other multi-tool ever be able to replace an entire full-sized tool kit? No it can’t, and no multi-tool can ever.
This is 100% not a negative, but just the consequences of having so much in something so compact.
At the end of the day, by prioritising size and portability, you have to sacrifice performance – it’s just a fact. The reality with multi-tools and their reviews is that I can’t objectively review each tool on its own merit. The literature even uses the example of being stuck at base camp and thus having to rely on this badboy alone – a tall order for what is on paper a folding pair of pliers with “19” tools. In typical Leatherman fashion, the Signal can handle its business surprisingly well with only a few drawbacks. When the Leatherman Signal was announced, it was billed the ideal preparedness tool to have if you ever find yourself stranded.
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