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A 213 g outdoor tool that drops the crimper and scissors for a hammer face, a ferrocerium rod, a diamond sharpener and a safety whistle. The 69 mm 420HC blade is combo-edged and opens one-handed on a thumb hole. Two box wrenches and a carabiner/bottle opener sit on the outside of the handle.
213 g
Weight
19
Tools
114.3 mm
Closed
420HC stainless steel
Blade steel
69.3 mm
Blade
$149.95
MSRP
Specs verified 2026-09-01 · 1 source · 3 fields we could not verify, shown as —
Full specification
Dimensions & weight
- Weight
- 213 g
- Weight (imperial)
- 7.5 oz
- Closed length
- 114.3 mm
- Closed length (imperial)
- 4.50 in
- Open length
- 171.4 mm
- Width
- 38.1 mm
- Thickness
- 16 mm
General
- Manufacturer
- Leatherman
- Product family
- Signal
- Release year
- —
- Status
- In production
- Country of manufacture
- USA
- Tool count (manufacturer)
- 19
- Cost per tool
- $7.89
Knife
- Blade steel
- 420HC56-58 HRCThe workhorse stainless of the multitool world. It does not hold an edge for long, but it takes one back in seconds on almost anything.dulls quicklyvery rust-resistanteasy to sharpenYou will sharpen it more often than a premium steel, and you will find that easier than owning a premium steel that has gone blunt. Editorial guidance, not a measured specification.
- Blade length
- 69.3 mm
- Edge type
- combination
- Blade profile
- Modified Drop Point
- Locking
- Yes
- One-hand opening
- Yes
- Outside accessible
- Yes
Pliers
- Pliers type
- both
- Wire cutters
- Yes
- Replaceable cutters
- Yes
- Hard-wire cutters
- Yes
- Crimper
- No
Carry
- Pocket clip
- Yes
- Lanyard attachment
- —
- Sheath included
- No
Tool inventory · 18 mapped · 19 counted by Leatherman
Needlenose pliers Regular pliers Replaceable wire cutters Hard-wire cutters Wire stripper Combination-edge knife Saw Hammer Awl Can opener Bottle opener Bit driver Wrench Carabiner Whistle Firestarter Diamond-coated file Hex driver
Needlenose Pliers · Regular Pliers · Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters · Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters · Wire Stripper · 420HC Combo Knife · Saw · Hammer · Awl w/ Thread Loop · Can Opener · Bottle Opener · 1/4 in. Hex · Large Bit Driver · 1/4" Box Wrench · Carabiner/Bottle Opener · 3/16" Box Wrench · Safety Whistle · Ferrocerium Rod · Diamond-coated Sharpener
Plain-edge knife Serrated knife Phillips screwdriver Flathead screwdriver Corkscrew Scissors Ruler Tweezers Toothpick
What owners say
Most reviewers found the saw effective for wood, the ferro rod reliable, and the blade sharp out of the box. The sharpener and replaceable wire cutters also drew praise. Critics noted the hammer is uncomfortable, the tool feels heavy, and the saw fails for serious cuts. The bit driver also struggles to hold bits securely.
Read from 11 independent reviews (8 video, 3 reddit). A point becomes a pro or a con only when two or more reviewers made it.
What they agree is good
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Saw is effective for cutting wood 6/11
“the saw on the signal is just a great wood saw” Zac In The Wild · video
“you can definitely notice the difference as compared to a cheap wood saw” Explore The PNW · video
“works and it works well for its size at 2.75 in.” YEDİ CAMPS · video
“the saw is not too bad” Overland Journeys · video
“it cuts wood pretty okay” Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors · video
“The saw is definitely better for small limbs” u/Creedo29 · reddit
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Ferro rod strikes sparks effectively 4/11
“it is something that's going to strike really really well if you're in a pinch and need to use it” Zac In The Wild · video
“these ferro rods produce very good sparks.” YEDİ CAMPS · video
“the ferro rod, it's effective. It works as you guys saw” Overland Journeys · video
“barrel rods are fantastic for lighting gas based cooking stoves so it's nice to have that” Soupcan13 · video
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Sharpener is useful for basic sharpening 4/11
“this obviously would be more specifically in line for sharpening in a pinch” Explore The PNW · video
“it is going to let you sharpen a knife that you wouldn't have otherwise been able to” Nick Shabazz · video
“it gets easier with the addition of a built-in diamondcoated sharpener here.” YEDİ CAMPS · video
“includes a sharpener with an angle to sharpen the serrated edge” u/Creedo29 · reddit
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Wire cutters are replaceable 4/11
“these do have the replaceable wire cutters where you can service them” Explore The PNW · video
“it does have replaceable wire cutters, which is a nice thing” Nick Shabazz · video
“we have some premium replaceable wire cutters.” YEDİ CAMPS · video
“includes replaceable wire cutters” u/Creedo29 · reddit
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Blade is sharp out of the box 4/11
“420HC steel comes sharp straight out of the box” YEDİ CAMPS · video
“the other half is just your regular knife, which is very sharp” Overland Journeys · video
“overall cuts through stuff pretty well” Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors · video
“The knife is still fairly sharp after years of use” u/Creedo29 · reddit
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Internal tools lock securely in place 3/11
“this whole assembly locks on the inside of the multi-tool” Zac In The Wild · video
“all three of these inside the handle do lock into place, which I love” Explore The PNW · video
“every tool on this Leverman locks for the blade and the saw, you have these liner locks. Keeps it nice and secure.” YEDİ CAMPS · video
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Tool has a mechanism to keep it closed 3/11
“it actually has a locking mechanism that will lock the tool closed” Zac In The Wild · video
“that keeps the tool shut, which is a beautiful thing” Nick Shabazz · video
“I really like the fact that they have this retention clip in here so once it's closed it's not coming open anytime soon” Soupcan13 · video
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Tool is a complete, self-contained package 3/11
“this thing's a pretty complete package” Zac In The Wild · video
“I think this is the perfect all-in-one multi-tool for a survival kit specifically an urban survival kit” Urban Knife Guy · video
“the things that I think make it a viable potential backup if you get yourself in trouble” Soupcan13 · video
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Tool is geared for outdoor and survival use 3/11
“there are enough in it for me at least where I can obviously use it as a everyday carry as well as when I'm out exploring in the back country” Explore The PNW · video
“if it's intended for outdoor use I can definitely see how the functionality has been thought about and designed for that” Urban Knife Guy · video
“this really does fit my current life” Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors · video
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Tool offers multiple carrying options 3/11
“It does give you multiple options to carry it without it being cumbersome” Explore The PNW · video
“Always good to have options.” YEDİ CAMPS · video
“I really like the belt loop retention” Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors · video
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Pliers have good clearance and tolerance 3/11
“I would really like that they meshed together very well their clearance and tolerance when they closed is very good” Soupcan13 · video
“overall still pretty competent players without a doubt” Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors · video
“The pliers are handy” u/Creedo29 · reddit
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Whistle is effective for long-distance signaling 2/11
“you can blow a whistle a lot longer than you can yell for help” Zac In The Wild · video
“you can be using a whistle far longer than you can ever yell for help” Explore The PNW · video
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Blade has thick, robust stock 2/11
“this is actually the thickest stock knife that leatherman puts on any of their multi-tools” Zac In The Wild · video
“The combination blade is, I believe, Leatherman's thickest blade on their multi-tool offerings” Explore The PNW · video
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Serrated edge aids in cutting rope and fabric 2/11
“serrations are so much better at handling paracords ropes” Zac In The Wild · video
“I feel like having the serrated helps with things like paracord and cutting through fabric or material if you have to” Explore The PNW · video
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Back of tool functions as a hammer 2/11
“the back of the signal is actually a pretty useful little hammer” Zac In The Wild · video
“I do appreciate the fact that they include a dedicated hammer” Nick Shabazz · video
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Tool is lightweight and compact 2/11
“Feel like this is lightweight enough but stout enough for what I would want to use it for” Explore The PNW · video
“you have this very compact piece of kit.” YEDİ CAMPS · video
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Can opener is sharp and usable 2/11
“is a very sharp, very usable can opener” Explore The PNW · video
“You're getting into that can with ease. also doubles up as a bottle opener.” YEDİ CAMPS · video
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Design and engineering are impressive 2/11
“in terms of the design I think actually this is really nicely designed in terms of the thought put in the engineering to put everything together I think that's pretty impressive” Urban Knife Guy · video
“Every function on the signal works. Every mechanism is super smooth.” YEDİ CAMPS · video
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Overall satisfaction 2/11
“I couldn't be happier” u/joewoedaflopro · reddit
“Overall I love this tool” u/Creedo29 · reddit
What they agree is not
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Hammer is uncomfortable or dangerous to use 4/11
“i wouldn't want to drive 10 000 stakes and with this thing it's not super comfy” Zac In The Wild · video
“if you miss, it's going to go right into your hand” Explore The PNW · video
“if you miss the nail, it's going to plunge right into your hand” Nick Shabazz · video
“The hammer Griff will kick you in the heel of your hand” Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors · video
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Tool is heavy and cumbersome 4/11
“It does have quite a bit of weight to it” Explore The PNW · video
“this is quite a big multi-tool it's a quite Hefty” Urban Knife Guy · video
“pretty bulky pretty heavy pretty dense feeling leather really uh to have sort of kicking around in your pocket” Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors · video
“heavy tool” u/joejill · reddit
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Saw is ineffective for serious cutting 4/11
“it's not much saw” Nick Shabazz · video
“it's pretty tiny saw it's not real big” Soupcan13 · video
“feels like it binds up just a little bit easier” Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors · video
“than it is for 2x2 lumber” u/Creedo29 · reddit
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Bit driver fails to hold bits securely 3/11
“it does not hold the driver in place which honestly is a little annoying” Zac In The Wild · video
“now it does not at all hold the bit no matter what you put in” Explore The PNW · video
“there is no retention in there so be careful” Soupcan13 · video
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Sharpener is too small for long-term use 3/11
“You would not want to obviously have to sharpen with something so small long term” Explore The PNW · video
“I can see why people were a little bit let down” Soupcan13 · video
“very small very fiddly very dinky” Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors · video
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Ferro rod wears down if not rotated 2/11
“if you constantly would keep spinning it, you would slowly wear it down” Explore The PNW · video
“this is gonna wear out very quickly” Urban Knife Guy · video
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Knife is only partially serrated 2/11
“the knife is partially serrated” Nick Shabazz · video
“I wish this was a full knife, not serrated” Overland Journeys · video
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Whistle is low quality 2/11
“The whistle in there is really chintzy” Nick Shabazz · video
“pretty flimsy in both how it looks and how it sounds disgraceful” Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors · video
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Too many outdoors features for everyday carry 2/11
“there's way too much outdoorsy bell and whistle here um to really merit that” Nick Shabazz · video
“so many parts that I would rarely use” u/joejill · reddit
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Where this data comes from
24 source records back this page. 3 fields could not be verified against any of them and are shown as — above.
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| Weight | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 7.5 oz; converted at 28.349523125 g/oz. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Closed length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 4.5 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Open length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 6.75 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Width | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 1.5 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Thickness | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 0.63 in overall thickness. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Manufacturer tool count | leatherman.com Leatherman states a tool count of 19. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Tool list | leatherman.com Mapped from the manufacturer tool list on the product page; manufacturer wording and order are preserved. Mapped from the manufacturer's own tool wording using the shared comparison categories. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade steel | leatherman.com Product page specification "Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Steel". | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes a primary blade length of 2.73 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| MSRP (USD) | leatherman.com List price on leatherman.com, USD. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Production status | leatherman.com Listed and in the current catalogue on leatherman.com. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Sheath included | leatherman.com Product description states "Sheath sold separately." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Pocket clip | leatherman.com Listed as a product feature: "Removable Pocket Clip". | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Crimper | leatherman.com No electrical crimper appears in the manufacturer tool list. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Replaceable cutters | leatherman.com Tool list names "Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters" and "Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters". | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Country of manufacture | leatherman.com Page states: "**Made in the USA -**" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade locking | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Lock
Yes" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| One-hand opening | leatherman.com Page states: "One-hand Operable Features
Open and use features with one hand, keeping your other hand free when you need it most." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Outside-accessible blade | leatherman.com Page states: "Outside-Accessible Features
Access essential tools without opening the multi-tool, even while it remains folded." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Wire cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "03 Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Hard-wire cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "04 Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Edge type | leatherman.com Official specification states 'Blade Edge: Partially Serrated'. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-09-01 |
| Blade profile | leatherman.com Official specification states 'Blade Type: Modified Drop Point'. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-09-01 |
| Pliers type | leatherman.com Official tool list includes both needlenose and regular pliers. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-09-01 |
Not verified: Release year, MSRP (EUR), Lanyard attachment. Each renders as — above. We would rather show a gap than a number nobody stands behind.
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