Review:Leatherman Signal - Hit or Miss?
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- Опубліковано 16 кві 2019
- Back again with my full review of the Leatherman Signal
Sorry for rambling, there's so many things to go over in this multi tool
I run through the various features, goods and bads and my overall impression of this survival based multitool.
Thanks for watching and let me know if there's a piece of gear you'd like to see reviewed, I'll see if I can get my hands on it.
-Dave
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You should do a home tour. Your space looks like the ultimate man cave
Ha ha ha thank you! Yeah there's all sorts of random stuff all over the place. Thanks for watching 🙂🙏
Yeah I would most definitely watch that.
Do it
@@Soupcan13 Please do it. So many of us expecting!
I'd definitely watch it as well
This is a fkn fantastic review. You made so many other peoples negative reviews completely redundant. I especially like the point you made about the whistle and preserving your energy and voice. Everybody else calling at 'gimmicky' just parroting one or two reviewers opinions. Subbed!
Hey thank you so much! I've been through a ton of work related survival training so I guess it gives me a diffrent perspective. Glad you liked it!
I can personally vouch for the Signal being a great tool. I owned and loved one for over a year until it fell off my motorcycle and got lost while out on a ride. I used every feature on it and they all performed beautifully
My dude idk how you Chanel isn’t bigger and this video doesn’t have more views than this. You are a good speaker, you mande your point loud and clear and with no bullshit. That’s better than 99% of other similar Chanels
Hey thank you man! I appreciate that! Thanks for the kind words and for watching
I feel like your dad is now my dad after passing along that piece of wisdom about the tool on you. Loved your add-on perspective that the Signal is designed to get you by in a pinch - not replace the standard tools it replicates. Loved your channel. Gave you a like and sub. Just ordered my Coyote brown Signal. Cheers!
Hey thanks for watching UA-cam brother! Glad you liked it. I think you're gonna get a kick out of the signal it's one of my favorite niche multitools
Great content! It’s great that you have a really good idea as to maybe why Leatherman went with certain design decisions. Sometimes, we want something designed differently and we don’t realize the negative impact it would have on the product. Keep it up!
Hey thank you! Thanks for watching!
Excellent review man - I dig your style. No bullshit , informative, opinionated & a bit of humour. Please keep doing these review & dont change a thing.
This is the first I stumble into your channel, it is a great one! Thank you for an excellent review, it really helped me. Keep on the good work, you got a new subscriber :)
Best review I've seen for the Signal. Like your reviewing style - detail and gags -....keep up the good work.
Hey thank you 😊 🙏
This is maybe the best product review video I have ever seen. Funny and informative. 😄
Hey thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
Wow. First video of yours that I've watched. Not only is the content superb, but your video production and editing are exemplary. You were thorough in going over everything on the tool and candid in your remarks. The multi-camera angles worked great. You spoke clearly, crisply and concisely. At first I was a bit put off by all the image insets flying around, swooping in and out, but by the end it seemed great. Thanks for taking the time to put this together!
Hey thank you so much for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊 👍 🙏
Excellent video. Loved the editing. I will definitely watch your other videos. Basically you sold me on the signal. Gotta add another Leatherman to my collection lol. Thank you!
Nice! It's a super unique multitool. It's cool to see something that's a little out of the normal train of thought. Glad you enjoyed it!
Such a refreshing style of review video compared to others on UA-cam. Thanks for just being real dude! Great perspective and reasoning behind the value of the Signal.
Hey thank you so much! Glad to hear you liked it!
Dude, youre living space is awesome! You're clearly a "renaissance man" as my friends and I like to call it. A man of many interests and many skills
Hey thank you! Much appreciated
Great info! Leatherman should give you a job 👍🏻
Ha ha that would be amazing 🙂😉🤣
Watched a few reviews of the Signal and this by far is the best. Good work.
I’ve had a sidekick for the last few years. It hasn’t seen much use the last two. Decided I wanted to give leatherman another shot and set my sights on the signal. Your review is what helped me to pull the trigger today. Thank you for the perspective and insights, you really helped me out with some of the info you conveyed in the video. Here’s hoping it’s a good fit for me!
There is not a single tool that will fit everyone’s needs
Very true
just buy them all just in case ;)
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Incredible review, keep up the outstanding work and you will be sitting on a million subs
Hey thank you so much!
Best Multitool review I've seen yet man, awesome job! Very informative, Very Entertaining! Haha, cracked me up
Thanks man! Glad you liked it! Wow you've got a crazy variety of vids just subbed 😊👍
Your review was perfection... exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you 😊 🙏
Thanks for the review Thinking about getting one.Keep up the great work
Most real and THE Best review i have ever seen! And I've seen some . P.S. Bringing in the comedy in - well done!!!
Hey thank you so much man! They means alot to me
Great video! Love the style and editing
Hey thank you 😊
Well placed use of the Wilhelm Scream :D I love it!!
Ha ha sharp ears! Thanks for watching!
Really enjoyed your video! Great background music. Your room made me curious and kept my attention. Your review was Entertaining, Informative & Useful. Thank you! I first thought, Cool, Tom Hardy is reviewing a Leatherman Signal! (Penang, Malaysia)
This video made up my mind to buy this Leatherman when I was sat on the fence so thanks.
Awesome! Thank you for watching. I think you'll dig it
Nice review bro, appreciate your production quality too
The side angle camera makes it look like your speaking to your tools
Not gonna lie... I talk to my tools more than I probably should
Been looking into getting this specific Leatherman for my emergency bag, and I'm glad to hear you stress the point that those extras are for when you really need them as they aren't meant to be your "every day use" items. I think however that I may get the Surge as an EDC tool because of the daily tasks I could use it for. Anyways, thanks for this review, it's been really informative hearing your opinions, and I appreciate that you went through every single tool too ✌
Hey my pleasure! Thanks for watchin!
I think you hit the nail on the head. The surge is more adapt at edc. The signal would be great for emergency or wilderness use
@@Soupcan13 My exact thoughts, and thanks for confirming too! See you in the next vid.
Great video on this Leatherman Signal buddy. You explained it's usefulness very well 👍 And I love the comedy aspect of the whole video lol. I will definitely be looking at getting one of these for my kit. Cheers and I've just subscribed 👍
Never heard of this channel, stumbled across it, but this guy makes me actually laugh out loud 😆!!
Thanks, you saved me a lot of time. Love the whistle, because my dog comes to a whistle when we hike and he tends to wonder off.
Hey thanks for watching! That's awesome, one more use out of an amazing tool 💪
I came across your video as I am on the fence deciding between getting a Signal or a MUT. Now, it would be perfect if you were to have a video on the MUT. Anyways, fantastic content. I like the rhythm of your video. It's so streamlined. Your video is perfectly balanced to watch in one setting without pausing. Similar channel like yours, in regards to product review, tends to make me want to skip, skip, fast forward the video to get the information I want. Thanks for your video. Appreciate your knowledge. THX.
awesome video, I was stuck between the the black construction one you talk about or the TAN one you have on this video, after watching your video I'm going with the tan one! TY
I am saying this is a second time, I really like your videos. Keep them coming.
Love this review man. Really wanting to get this little guy
Hey thanks man! It's worth it in my opinion. Really well made
Soupcan13 thanks for the reply, I went and got it the day after I watched your video. Absolutely love the coyote aesthetic
Man thank you so much for this video. You cover small details no one else does that affect actual usability and not imaginary use cases that people fantasize about. At a bit past 9 minutes in you mention that the knife won't come out when using pliers and that's exactly the problem I've had with too many multi-tools. I use pliers every day and I've been trying to find a multi-tool with a decent pair of pliers that don't hurt to use so I can lighten my tool bag even just a little bit.
Hey thank you for watching! I'm super jazzed it was helpful to you! Much appreciated!
Informative and entertaining man, cool video!
Hey thank you! Much appreciated
So my Mom asked for her first Leatherman for her birthday coming up and I decided on this one! I have the Fuse but I thought she would like this one! Thanks for the great review!
That's awesome! I hope she liked it! What a great gift! Thanks for watching
Awesome video and really thorough. Just subbed 👍
Hey thank you man! Much appreciated
Thanks, fun to watch and very helpful. I’d like to see you review some camping hammocks. I use a hennessy with the built in mosquito net and wonder how the others stack up to it.
Absolutely nice home you got there bro. Subscribed. Great review also.
Hey thank you!
I agree with you. I was deciding between the Signal and charge plus. I ended up getting the charge plus and bought a Swiss safe fire steel/whistle/compass combo. Good job on your review, you got a new sub.
Nice! You got the both of both worlds. Glad you liked the video thanks for subscribing!
I've had my wave for 20 years and never actively noticed that the blade lock closed while open. Totally cool seeing that
Trippy huh? I would have never noticed but the mechanism that moves the pin caught my eye and I followed it to its function
"Your not dead...awesome"... Wow, I enjoyed watching this! Your style is enjoyable sir. I look forward to seeing you review something that is not crap (like the Mutt, Surge, Wave, etc.)
Ha ha thank you 😊 you've got a deal
Hey man your doing such a great job on your vids.
Hey thank you! I appreciate it!
great review, prolly won't be buying a signal anytime soon but it's definitely on my list now
also I see that begleri on your shelf ;)
A man of fine taste 😉😂
Great review - just ordered one (because it kept popping up on my FB) - and you've confirmed my suspicion: When the poop hits the props, it's better to have something than nothing. Honestly the fire and whistle sold me - both are great signaling options plus warmth and cooking can be life savers. My EDC pouch will be downsized when this arrives!
excellent content, I am going to buy one soon!
I own the Signal for the philosophy of use you pointed out. It's a survival tool that is always on my person. What's good a tool if it's just at home on the bench? Like to have that peace of mind that I have this multitool on my person if I were ever to wake up randomly in the wilderness. The Signal to me is like a survival version of the Skeletool. My most used tools are the blade, pliers/cutters, screwdriver, and bottle opener on the Signal as well as the Skeletool. Anyways, this is the best review of the Leatherman Signal I've seen on UA-cam. I've watched this video twice today already and have ordered myself the Black and Silver edition of the Signal with an engraving. Great job on this video editing. Very entertaining! 😁
Totally agree! The most useful tool is the one you have on you. Thanks for the kind words and watching I'm glad you liked my review! 😊 🙏
This is my new account/channel and after three years, I came back to watch this to remind me why this is the best multitool I own. The Signal is daily carried in my EDC pouch along with a Style CS and a F-301 Compact pen. Your production video quality is still king compared to others I’ve seen after three years! Happy New Year! Here’s to surviving 2023! 🎉🥳🎊
Would like to see a review of that mut. Can't wait for the next review.
You give me big professional vibes so I'm subbing
Outstanding review..
Thank you! 😊
I think the Signal and Raptor Rescue would be perfect together. They don’t overlap in tools. The signal provides most of your survival tools while the Raptor provides the folding EMT shears which you can use for medical emergencies (cutting clothes, gauze, bandages, etc). Great wilderness combo!
Great review, very informative and entertaining at the same time. I just ordered the turquoise/black model from REI with my 20% member discount (turquoise because I live in New Mexico?). I do a lot of day hiking and so many times I manage to forget to bring either a fire starter or whistle (mainly for summoning the dog). This seems to be a good choice for my outings, I'll probably pair it with a SAK that has scissors, tweezers, smaller blade, etc. Another grooming use for the pliers (esp. as you get older): plucking nose hairs.
Nice! New Mexico is the perfect environment for this tool. Tweezers are the one thing I wish leatherman would incorporate into their full sized multi tools. Thanks for watching!
Agreed. I pair this with the SAK Huntsman and I'm set.
Thanks man good job. Like your style
Thank you!
Good coverage and dialogue. You seem to have a bunch of cool stuff.
Hey thank you and thanks for watching
Great work, Really did your camera work and cut. also Great work engaging with the camera I will be back!
Hey thank you so much! I'm getting there slowly dialing in my style. You've got a great channel dig your format and look. You just got a new sub 😊
Was way over the top.
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Great review! I love the part "nobody needs a knife in the hand" LOL!
Ha ha right! That would be a bad day. Thanks for watching!
I just ordered mine. Had some doubts before but this vid made me decide. Thanks, mate. Like and Sub to you.
liked and subscribed. Solid review my man.
Thank you! 😊🙏💪🔥🔥🔥
Great review by the way. Thank you. Subbed
Hey thank you!
Great job 👍👍👍
Fantastic vid man
Thank you!
Your review sealed the deal for me getting the signal. I’ve considered one for a long time. Ended up with the SURGE. Absolutely could not pocket carry it. To heavy. Pouch carry, not feasible do to my trade.
I spend time in the woods and need a good plier for the job as well. A much better pocket clip than the wave+ and surge. The free P4 wouldn’t work do the magnetic closer collecting metal shavings on the job. Good mix of both. The secondary hex bit hole will absolutely pay itself off for me. Again. Thank you. Have a good one.
Nice review love it ! Hi from Germany 🇩🇪
Goddamn!!!! You're good, sir! You Are Good! Best multitools reviewer I have ever seen! 😄
Hey thank you! 😊 🙏
I mainly got mine for the carabiner, so I can just clip it to my belt loop on my jeans. I fix air conditioners for a living, so the saw I mainly use for cutting holes in sheetrock, but the pliers, wire cutters, and knife are the tools I use the most. I got the green topo version because it matches my green Benchmade Osborne 940 knife.
I was on the fence about buying the Signal, but your review made up my mind to do it. ...and your video was the only one I watched. Thanks for that! Subbed.
Thank you for your comment! That means alot to me! I'm glad you liked the review!
Can we see a review of the MUT? Love to quality of the video man.
I just ordered one after watching your review! Thx!
You got it! Thanks for watching! I was just tinkering around with mine yesterday it's a really impressive piece of engineering
Soupcan13 I like how Leatherman is constantly improving their designs.
@@temporarymomentary big time. Well put together, solid lasting smart tools. They do a dang good job
I was grading a road today in rural Nevada and found one!!! Cool tool! I carry a Charge but this is maybe a nice addition. Great vid!!!
Oh dang! Mega score. That's awesome man congrats
I found a Benchmade 154cm auto knife on the side of the turnpike. Took it apart and cleaned it and oiled it up. At least it found a good home 👍🏾
@@Chase1297 dang that's a heck of a find!
@@Soupcan13 I know. I was expecting gas station trash of some kind and I picked up this Benchmade. No tip. Beat to shit. Dlc coating well worn off from use. But guess what, sucker was sharp. Didn't shave but it was damn close. The guy who lost it took pretty good care of it besides for using it as a screwdriver.
I got one for Christmas and the extender ratchet pretty much covers everything I need.
I do think the Phillips on the Rebar / Super tool is superior but the Signal fits way more for my job and lifestyle (forest service ).
Good job. Thank so much.
Thanks for watching
Nice review
such a cool channel man!
Hey thanks man and thanks for watching!
This looks like a decent tool for its purpose. I’d like to see some better Steel in the blades, maybe 154cm or S30? I think it would make it an easier carry blade.
Yeah I think they did a solid job creating a unique solution for a niche market
That's a lot of tools crammed into one package...
Anyone buying the Signal should and must watch this video.
Ha ha big time alot of uses for such a small item. Thank you!
My Leatherman is almost 20 years old and still does its job. I tried cutting into a tire with a ka-bar and was struggling, pulled out the Leatherman and sliced through that tire like butter.
Ha! That's awesome!
A lot of knives are overbuilt. Thickness behind the edge can really jam the knife in the material, especially if it's rubber or something similar. 4mm thick is just about the limit of usefullness if the overall geometry is good. Most thicker knives are basically splitting wedges, like Becker BK2 (6mm) and Busse (6.65 mm) to name a few.
I'm thinking about picking one of these up as a backup to what I usually have in my backpacking kit. I would definitely not want to rely on that as a primary for anything, but as something to stick in a pocket and otherwise forget about until disaster strikes on the trail? It might be great for that.
Big time. You can never have enough back up solutions
Cool review. I completely agree with you. It should not be your first choice for most of the tools, but it’s definitely better than not having it. I think really the only gimmicky tools are the whistle, ferro rod and sharpener. And you can definitely still use them. Everything else I could use pretty frequently on the day to day. Also the hammer is a big win for me. Ive found a lot of scenarios where I needed to use some kind of hammering tool that my palm couldn’t handle and this eliminates that. As far as the awl goes you could use it on things you probably wouldn’t want to use the tip of your blade on. And I’m glad you pointed out the beard hair pulling because I too struggle with that at times lol
Hey thanks for watching man. I did alot of SERE training back in the day. One of the things they trained us on was the efficiency of using a whistle to call for help vs your voice. 1 yelling fatigues you as well as gradually dehydrates you via moisture leaving your mouth as you yell. It also the sound of a human voice does not carry in the air as far as whistle. It may be something that I never have t use but I'm really glad I have it.
A whistle is in no way a gimmick. It’s one of the most important things to have if you’re outdoors with any chance of getting lost.
Nice. I've got a wave that I've had for ever debating between a free and signal.
Nice both are good choices
That's a really awesome multitool, I like to carry one around, but mine is on the cheap end and I rarely find myself in a situation to use it
Yeah I think they really went above and beyond with that design. They managed to cram alot into a small package. Hey better to have your tool with you and not need it then not have it and need it! ;)
Just watched this for the second time before I pull the trigger of buying one and just noticed what your kayak says😂
I'd be seriously surprised if you didn't enjoy it. It's a very useful and well thought out tool. Ha ha RIP big Harambe
your father sounds like a wise man. Thanks for sharing!
Great! Thx!
Picked one up today from a REI in a nice dark green color. The Leatherman site doesn't list it as having this color available. It's my second - My first is a Kick from... 2004 or so. It's green and stainless steel. It only has about six tools on it compared to the 18 or so the Signal provides. I don't want the Kick to get ruined from me... Continuing to use it. As far as I'm concerned these things are immortal. I'll pick up the titanium Charge or a Surge at a later date. I liked the video, too. Not mall ninja-y or annoying.
Nice choices! Yeah they take a beating and have a great repair service. Awesome tools all around. Thanks for checking out the video 😊👍
Hilarious presentation with plenty of in-depth useful info about the Signal tool. Well done, Dave. Subscribed.
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Hey ha ha glad to hear you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Ales, on the contrary, are too often missing (except also on the Surge that I prefer ) !
Ale best with a hole : to saw -even with strings !!
Very useful the more You remember it, so use it often.
(For instance last week I used to drill an additional hole in a belt (later to be punched out around).
Nice review. I would like to see internal straight screwdriver. Also as an outdoor/woods environment Inwould like to see a blaze orange or yellow color. The brown is nice but you drop it in the woods you want to be able to find it easy ans not to blends in
I love mine, but really miss a pair of scissors. Got a Victorinox SwissCard and carry it in the signal big nylon sheath along with a mini flashlight and a proper magnesium flint from SOL. It all fits great!
I actually started using the awl this year because I lost weight and didn’t want to buy a new belt. Used the awl to add wholes to the belt
I think it is specific for certain people, for example I love my signal, perfect for myself and what I do. However for others it may not be the one.
i like this tool at work in a kitchen. ive sparked up the stove a few times
It would be a fun camper to show off with
Dude, cool videography video angles and talking points, nice job. Thanks
Thank you! Glad to hear you liked it! Thanks for watching
Cheers Mate!
I got the gerber suspension but a few years of kayak fishing in the ocean is taking its toll is this thing like rust proof bc I’m thinking of getting it as a replacement
If you're in your tent at 2am and can't sleep cuz you're stuck in an avalanche.. BAM! 🤣
Ha ha hey you never know! Could happen!😂😂 Thanks for watching
This is a really awesome review, but I am interested to know how it's durability and ease of use compare to other tools at a similar price range. Just wondering what the wear on it is like due to the amount of tools
Hey thank you so much! So far it's been pretty robust but I haven't thrown a ton of heavy work at it. The body is made of stamped steel and the tools are all high grade tool steel. I'd be a little warry of smacking the sharpener against anything while it was attached to the main body of the tool.
@@Soupcan13 this has been super helpful, I think might pick one up for myself, and put my gerber in with my usual travel bags. The Signal looks like it would be good just to have on me at all times, never know when it could be handy