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Leatherman
In production Signal Signal
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 2026-09-30 · 2 sources · 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
- 2015
- Status
- In production
- Country of manufacture
- —
- Tool count (manufacturer)
- 19
- Cost per tool
- $7.89
- Warranty
- 25-year warranty
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
In the box
- Included bits
- Phillips #1-2 & 3/16" Screwdriver
- Included accessories
- Safety Whistle · Ferrocerium Rod · Diamond Sharpener
As listed on leatherman.com for SKU 833318, checked 2026-09-30. Contents vary by SKU and change over time.
Tool inventory · 19 mapped
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 Phillips screwdriver
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 Flathead screwdriver Corkscrew Scissors Ruler Tweezers Toothpick
What reviewers report
Recurring praise: Saw is effective for cutting wood (6 contributors); Ferro rod strikes sparks effectively (4 contributors); Sharpener is useful for basic sharpening (4 contributors). Recurring criticism: Hammer is uncomfortable or dangerous to use (4 contributors); Tool is heavy and cumbersome (4 contributors); Saw is ineffective for serious cutting (4 contributors).
Based on 11 sources from 11 independent contributors (8 video, 3 reddit). A report is recurring when three people mention it or when it appears across both platforms.
Repeated praise
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Saw is effective for cutting wood 6 · recurring
“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 · recurring
“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 · recurring
“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 · recurring
“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 · recurring
“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 · recurring
“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 · recurring
“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 · recurring
“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 · recurring
“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…” 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 · recurring
“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 · recurring
“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 · repeated
“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 · repeated
“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 · repeated
“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 · repeated
“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 · repeated
“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 · repeated
“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 · repeated
“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…” 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 · repeated
“I couldn't be happier” u/joewoedaflopro · reddit
“Overall I love this tool” u/Creedo29 · reddit
Repeated criticism
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Hammer is uncomfortable or dangerous to use 4 · recurring
“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 · recurring
“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 · recurring
“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 · recurring
“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 · recurring
“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 · repeated
“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 · repeated
“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 · repeated
“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 · recurring
“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
Includes wood saw, fire steel, and whistle Tool is a beefier version of Skele Ferro rod can be rotated for fresh material Bit holder locks in place Handle provides leverage for fasteners Pocket clip is strong and low-profile Pocket clip is not deep carry Clip is on correct side for right carry
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Problems owners reported
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Blade or another tool broke or chipped 4 owners
“the entire blade snapped where it is divided for the massive thumb guide” u/o1o1o1o · r/Leatherman · 2026-08-16
“saw was bent” u/no-potato7802 · r/Leatherman · 2026-04-26
“I broke the Signals Awl” u/solid-cut-4881 · r/Leatherman · 2025-04-01
“I broke my Leatherman signal saw blade.” u/koifmonster · r/Leatherman · 2024-08-14
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Rust or corrosion 3 owners
“the salt and humidity caused some rust spots” u/orby9990 · r/Leatherman · 2025-02-14
“Update on the rusty signal” u/normalproposal8396 · r/Leatherman · 2025-02-02
“the frame behind the saw blade looks like it’s rusty” u/masterboatman · r/Leatherman · 2024-04-23
Counted from 102 Reddit posts naming the Signal in r/multitools and r/Leatherman, searched 2026-09-28. A number here counts owners who posted about a problem with their own tool, not how often the problem occurs: each search returns a capped number of posts, and comments were not read. A problem is listed once 3 different owners report it.
Where this data comes from
29 source records back this page. 3 fields could not be verified against any of them and are shown as — above.
Show the 29-row source table
| Weight | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 7.5 oz; converted at 28.349523125 g/oz. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Closed length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 4.5 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Open length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 6.75 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Width | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 1.5 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Thickness | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 0.63 in overall thickness. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Manufacturer tool count | leatherman.com Leatherman states a tool count of 19. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| 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 page | 2026-08-26 |
| Tool list | leatherman.com Phillips screwdriver from the included bits: Phillips #1-2 & 3/16" Screwdriver | Manufacturer page | 2026-10-03 |
| Blade steel | leatherman.com Product page specification "Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Steel". | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| 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 page | 2026-09-30 |
| MSRP (USD) | leatherman.com List price on leatherman.com, USD. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Production status | leatherman.com Listed and in the current catalogue on leatherman.com. | Manufacturer page | 2026-08-26 |
| Sheath included | leatherman.com Product description states "Sheath sold separately." | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Pocket clip | leatherman.com Listed as a product feature: "Removable Pocket Clip". | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Crimper | leatherman.com No electrical crimper appears in the manufacturer tool list. | Manufacturer page | 2026-08-26 |
| Replaceable cutters | leatherman.com Tool list names "Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters" and "Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters". | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Country of manufacture | leatherman.com states USA Page states: "**Made in the USA -**" Site-wide footer text, printed on every page of the site; not a statement about this product. Refused 2026-09-30. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-28 |
| Blade locking | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Lock
Yes" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| 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 page | 2026-09-30 |
| Outside-accessible blade | leatherman.com Page states: "Outside-Accessible Features
Access essential tools without opening the multi-tool, even while it remains folded." | Manufacturer page | 2026-08-26 |
| Wire cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "03 Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Hard-wire cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "04 Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Edge type | leatherman.com Official specification states 'Blade Edge: Partially Serrated'. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Blade profile | leatherman.com Official specification states 'Blade Type: Modified Drop Point'. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-01 |
| Pliers type | leatherman.com Official tool list includes both needlenose and regular pliers. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Included bits | leatherman.com Page states: "Included Bits * Phillips #1-2 & 3/16" Screwdriver" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Included accessories | leatherman.com Page states: "Included Accessories * Safety Whistle * Ferrocerium Rod * Diamond Sharpener" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Warranty | leatherman.com Page states: "That’s why we offer our 25-year warranty, so you can be confident your Leatherman lasts for a lifetime." | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Release year | leatherman.com Page states: "Released in 2015, the Signal is durable, compact, and versatile, making it a global favorite." | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-28 |
Not verified: MSRP (EUR), Lanyard attachment, Country of manufacture. Each renders as — above. We would rather show a gap than a number nobody stands behind.
Where it sits
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