Leatherman Signal | Multi Tool | 19 Tools | with Black Nylon Sheath | Engravable | 25 Year Warranty Aqua & Silver / Add ENGRAVING?

I ordered three Signals as gifts for friends. Each one was customized to the individual. I enjoyed the customization process, but once I received them I was disappointed with the delivery condition. Each leatherman was covered in debris from what looked like the etching process. The tools were dirt and greasy. The bright colors of teal, yellow, and pink were dirty and some of the plastic didn't come clean after using some SD-20 (gentle degreaser) on the tools. I also noticed that "USA" is not stamped or labeled anywhere on these tools which feels suspicious. I was under the impression that the Signal was made in the States for what it costs with the customizations. I'd very much like to buy an ARC, but I'm not sure it's worth the cost based on how these signals look.

The full sized 1/4" socket (they call it a box-end wrench) is what sets this tool apart (the hammer and ferro rod are "cute", but the hex socket is really the ticket!). This is my #1 tool for bike touring, and overlanding. Get a 1/4" hex extension and some hex bits and you've got yourself a L-handled wrench and a pocket-sized tool kit (I've got Allen wrenches up to 10mm, hex-head drivers, torx up to T40, plus all the handy flat inserts from Leatherman). Add a 1/4" socket adapter and the sky's the limit! (well, torque is the limit, but you get the picture). My Signal is essential to my mechanical repair kit, functioning as my pliers, screwdrivers, and 1/4" ratchet (especially with Leatherman's ratcheting extension!)For backpacking, the hammer is great, but you'll ... MoreThe full sized 1/4" socket (they call it a box-end wrench) is what sets this tool apart (the hammer and ferro rod are "cute", but the hex socket is really the ticket!). This is my #1 tool for bike touring, and overlanding. Get a 1/4" hex extension and some hex bits and you've got yourself a L-handled wrench and a pocket-sized tool kit (I've got Allen wrenches up to 10mm, hex-head drivers, torx up to T40, plus all the handy flat inserts from Leatherman). Add a 1/4" socket adapter and the sky's the limit! (well, torque is the limit, but you get the picture). My Signal is essential to my mechanical repair kit, functioning as my pliers, screwdrivers, and 1/4" ratchet (especially with Leatherman's ratcheting extension!)For backpacking, the hammer is great, but you'll probably bash your hand using it if you're not careful. It also takes a lot of effort to put in all 6 stakes (8 if its real windy) in my backpacking tent. If you're car camping, I recommend keeping a full sized hammer or mallet with you, but this is all I carry when backpacking. Same goes with the ferro rod. I have a better backup fire-starter in my car camping kit, but between a lighter and this ferro rod, this is all I have when backpacking.The only tool this is missing is a fine-toothed saw with a course file on one side and fine file on the other. If it had that, this would be my favorite EDC tool, and I'd probably have 3 or 4 of these! Please come out with a Signal + that adds a fine toothed saw and files!

I received this Signal as a birthday gift three years ago (my first Leatherman). I didn’t use it much at first, but I carried it with me in a pocket or backpack for a while so I would have it if I needed it. Over time I found more and more uses for it and began using it more frequently. I started using it even more when I started a job at an outdoor gear rental shop. I came to love using it even more than I thought. My only gripe is that most of the tools on it aren’t that useful for 99% of daily life. I use the knife and the pliers the most, followed by the bit driver. I use the awl every once in a while and have used the can opener only once or twice. But I’ve never used the fire starter, whistle, or blade sharpener. This made me realize that, even though I spend ... MoreI received this Signal as a birthday gift three years ago (my first Leatherman). I didn’t use it much at first, but I carried it with me in a pocket or backpack for a while so I would have it if I needed it. Over time I found more and more uses for it and began using it more frequently. I started using it even more when I started a job at an outdoor gear rental shop. I came to love using it even more than I thought. My only gripe is that most of the tools on it aren’t that useful for 99% of daily life. I use the knife and the pliers the most, followed by the bit driver. I use the awl every once in a while and have used the can opener only once or twice. But I’ve never used the fire starter, whistle, or blade sharpener. This made me realize that, even though I spend a lot of time outside and work in the outdoors industry, this wasn’t the model for me. I recently purchased a Charge because it has more tools I would use day-to-day, and the Signal is now in the wife’s car so I know she has a tool she can rely on if she needs it.