LEATHERMAN, Signal, 19-in-1 Multi-tool for Outdoors, Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Survival, Durable & Lightweight EDC, Made in the USA, Topographical Print

This multitool exceeded my expectations. The build quality is excellent — durable stainless steel, all parts are tightly fitted with no looseness. I’ve already used it while camping, for small repairs at home, and even to open packages. It folds compactly, fits easily in a pocket or glove compartment, and is lightweight without feeling flimsy. It’s ideal for hikes or everyday use in the car. The set includes everything you actually need: knife, screwdriver, pliers, scissors — no unnecessary extras. A practical, well-made, and reliable tool that I can confidently recommend.

I purchased the Signal for EDC. I love my Leatherman Surge, but find myself debating whether or not to put it in my pocket before walking out the door. It is just too darn heavy. First impressions of the Signal:The Signal is nearly identical in length and width to the Surge. It is somewhat thinner and much lighter. The lock works with a snappy, positive action and must be used to keep the tool closed if carried by the carabiner. Overall fit an finish looks excellent as I have come to expect from Leatherman.Outside:The handle has an indentation for the pocket clip which is well designed and works perfectly. Carabiner / bottle opener and box wrenches have a nice matte finish and look well suited for their tasks. The sharpener is well secured and while it is small would be fine to dress an edge in the field. It is obviously designed as an emergency tool and reviewers that complain about it simply have the wrong expectations. That said, I'd like to see it with an aluminum handle instead of plastic and it could have been made 1/4" longer. The ferrocerium rod is also obviously designed as an emergency tool. It is similar in size to ones I have had glued into magnesium firestartarters and won't take a lot of use or abuse but will certainly work when needed. I'd like to note that it is very cleverly designed so that if you had a separate striking tool, it would work perfectly while still attached to the Signal. The partly serrated blade opens easily with one hand and locks into place without any play. I am a big fan of partly serrated blades for EDC and this one seems just about right. The blade is very sharp and quite sturdy. The saw is classic Leatherman, being well designed and very sharp. It too locks into place without any play.Inside:The pliers open smoothly and have no play in the joint or handles. The jaws line up perfectly. I love the replaceable wire cutters which look identical to the ones on the Surge. There also appears to be electrical crimper below the joint which is not mentioned by Leatherman as one of the tools. I'd guess this is because someone would say "Who needs an electrical crimper in the woods?" The ferrocerium rod / whistle is is well secure but easy to get out. The whistle is, well, better than none. As I said about the sharpener handle, I'd like to see this in aluminum too. The awl is very sturdy and the knife will close and lock with it extended. While the bit driver and can / bottle openers are also very sturdy, the tool will not fully close and lock because of the hammer. While this may seem strange I am not sure if it will really cause a problem when you actually go to use the tools.The Signal will open in a nearly linear fashion which makes is really easy to use it with either 1 or two hands.Missing:Scissors & Tweezers!Summary:I like this tool and while I don't expect to be using the ferrocerium rod / whistle and sharpener on a regular basis, it is good to know that they are there if my truck ever goes off the road and careening down a cliff in the winter time. I would have liked to see scissors and tweezers but since I carry a Style PS on my keychain it is not a deal breaker. I bought this because it has all of the tools I use regularly plus a hammer and is much lighter than my Surge (which is now going into my truck center console with my bit kit and assorted saw blades).By the way, a lot of reviewers wonder about the awl and what it is good for beside punching holes in leather. How about punching holes in nearly anything? I have used mine scores of time to start screw holes. It lets you start the screw by hand. You never get frustrated by trying to start it by pressing down too hard with the screwdriver and having it pop out.

Very sturdy Carry when ever I'm out camping or walking trails

Only thing it's missing is a file. It would've been so easy to add a file but it doesn't have one which really sucks. There's also little specks of paint chips on the tool which is weird and I don't like how inconsistent the folding mechanism is for the pliers, it doesn't feel smooth to open and I feel like im gonna pimch myself. These are just personal gripes though so I rated it 5 stars because it's still a nice little tool in a fun color that also looks cool and should have a lot of function.

This was an upgrade to a Leatherman I bought back in 1997 when I was first enlisted in the military. That one finally has to go due to its age, and I am glad to welcome the Signal into my survival kit as it has some useful upgrades, and it has a good feel in my hands when I use it. It nice and light too, and its put together a little better where it doesn't make any noise when I have it on my belt clip. I got the olive drab green one and it looks really cool.

I've been putting the LEATHERMAN Signal to the test, and I'm blown away by its 19-in-1 functionality and rugged durability. The moment I picked it up, I knew I was holding a high-quality tool - the build is solid, and the color options are a nice touch that adds some personality to this already impressive multi-tool. Whether I'm heading out on an outdoor adventure or just need something reliable for everyday use, the Signal has quickly become my go-to companion.That being said, my experience wasn't entirely flawless. When my unit arrived, I noticed that one side was too tight and the other was too loose, which required some tweaking before it worked smoothly. It was a bit ironic, needing to break out another tool to adjust my new multi-tool! But once I got everything dialed in, the Signal has been an absolute rockstar. Despite this minor hiccup, I'm thoroughly impressed with its performance and think it'swell worth the investment for anyone looking for a versatile and reliable multi-tool.

Great tool - perfect for camping, hiking or just everyday use

Great for everyday carry. Can’t live without it.