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Leatherman Signal

rated 5.0 of 5 stars
photo: Leatherman Signal multi-tool

I was given this product by another site in exchange for a review. This is the perfect multi-tool to take with you hiking or camping. It is well made and is designed to replace much more bulky camping/hiking tools.

Pros

  • Well made
  • Practical
  • Convenient
  • The pocket clip is great

Cons

  • The case is unnecessary

Occasionally I am given products from another website to try in exchange for a review. On a recent camping trip we tried out the Leatherman Signal. This is Leatherman’s gift to campers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts. It has 19 different tools on it. 

My husband has been carrying this multi-tool for about two weeks prior to this camping trip so he could get a feel for its everyday usefulness. We also used it quite a bit on this trip while setting up camp and getting our fire going. There is a lot of usefulness in this tool, but the ones that we found most handy were as follows:

  • hammer—we used it to secure the stakes for our camper awning 
  • saw—we cut medium to small sized branches for firewood
  • awl—a grommet on the canvas of our popup broke and we punched a new hole
  • fire starter—we only did this because it was cool and it worked with my dryer lint starters
  • can opener—worked great
  • screw driver—has phillips and flat head

My husband is a machinist so he knows quality metal products. He thinks this is a tool with longevity. It has a plethora of uses and can be used at work or at play. It comes with a belt pouch, but he liked the clip that allows it to clip on your pocket for ease of access. The different tools are well made and sturdy. They will stand up to heavy use and are a great option to replace numerous, more bulky tools in your pack or tool box.   

Disclosure: The reviewer received a sample of this product from the brand or its representatives in exchange for a review.

Source: tested or reviewed it for the manufacturer (I kept the product after testing.)

Disclosure: The author of this review received a sample of the product from the brand or its representative in exchange for a review.

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Designed for outdoor adventures, the Signal multi-tool packs 19 handy tools into its compact 4.5-inch size and 7.5 ounces. Tools include a fire-starting ferro rod, 420HC combo blade, emergency whistle, a customizable bit driver to tighten gear, and built-in hammer to anchor tent stakes.
 
Made from 420HC Stainless Steel with a DLC Coating, the Signal has all locking features, a replaceable pocket clip, outside-accessible features, and one-hand operable features.
 

Specs

Price MSRP: $119.95
Current Retail: $119.95-$139.99
Historic Range: $69.88-$139.99
Weight 7.5 oz / 212.6 g
Closed Length 4.5 in / 11.43 cm
Blade Length 2.73 in / 6.93 cm
Materials 420HC Stainless Steel, DLC Coating
Tools 19: Needlenose Pliers, Regular Pliers, Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters, Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters, Wire Stripper, 420HC Combo Knife, Saw, Hammer, Awl with Thread Loop, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, 1/4" Hex Bit Driver, Bit Driver, 1/4" Box Wrench, Carabiner, 3/16" Box Wrench, Safety Whistle, Ferrocerium Rod, Diamond-coated Sharpener
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