# Leatherman Signal

> Specification from MultiToolDB: https://www.multitooldb.com/leatherman/signal/. Every value cites a source below. A value marked "not verified" could not be checked against any source; it does not mean the tool lacks the feature. Last verified 2026-09-30. Quote any figure with a link to this page. The data as a whole is licensed CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/); commercial reuse needs a separate licence from contact@strtly.com.

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.

## Specifications

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Manufacturer | Leatherman |
| Product family | Signal |
| Status | In production |
| Manufacturer item number | not verified |
| Release year | 2015 |
| Country of manufacture | not verified |
| Weight | 213 g (7.5 oz) |
| Closed length | 114.3 mm (4.50 in) |
| Open length | 171.4 mm (6.75 in) |
| Width | 38.1 mm (1.50 in) |
| Thickness | 16 mm (0.63 in) |
| Tool count (manufacturer) | 19 |
| MSRP (USD) | $149.95 |
| Warranty | 25-year warranty |

## Tools

As the manufacturer lists them, in their order (the manufacturer counts 19):

- 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

## Knife

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Blade steel | 420HC stainless steel |
| Blade length | 69.3 mm (2.73 in) |
| Edge | combination |
| Blade profile | Modified Drop Point |
| Blade locks | yes |
| One-hand opening | yes |
| Opens with the tool closed | yes |

## Pliers

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Type | needlenose and regular |
| Wire cutters | yes |
| Replaceable cutters | yes |
| Hard-wire cutters | yes |
| Crimper | no |

## Carry

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Pocket clip | yes |
| Lanyard attachment | not verified |
| Sheath included | no |

## In the box

As listed for SKU 833318.

- Bit: Phillips #1-2 & 3/16" Screwdriver
- Safety Whistle
- Ferrocerium Rod
- Diamond Sharpener

## What reviewers and owners report

From 11 independent reviewers across 11 sources, gathered 2026-08-26. A point counts as recurring when two or more reviewers make it. These are opinions with a count, kept apart from the specifications.

Praised:

- Saw is effective for cutting wood (6 reviewers, youtube and reddit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBPteydENXM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_GUAbjDwI8, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynwMQCKV670, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_VW9FDd67c, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1rurhr7/leatherman_signal/
- Ferro rod strikes sparks effectively (4 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBPteydENXM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_GUAbjDwI8, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynwMQCKV670, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFtmDq3Mn54
- Sharpener is useful for basic sharpening (4 reviewers, youtube and reddit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQLvKp3fHrw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_GUAbjDwI8, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1rurhr7/leatherman_signal/
- Wire cutters are replaceable (4 reviewers, youtube and reddit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQLvKp3fHrw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_GUAbjDwI8, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1rurhr7/leatherman_signal/
- Blade is sharp out of the box (4 reviewers, youtube and reddit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_GUAbjDwI8, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynwMQCKV670, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_VW9FDd67c, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1rurhr7/leatherman_signal/
- Internal tools lock securely in place (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBPteydENXM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_GUAbjDwI8
- Tool has a mechanism to keep it closed (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBPteydENXM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQLvKp3fHrw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFtmDq3Mn54
- Tool is a complete, self-contained package (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBPteydENXM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKg6xErMkRs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFtmDq3Mn54
- Tool is geared for outdoor and survival use (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKg6xErMkRs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_VW9FDd67c
- Tool offers multiple carrying options (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_GUAbjDwI8, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_VW9FDd67c
- Pliers have good clearance and tolerance (3 reviewers, youtube and reddit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFtmDq3Mn54, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_VW9FDd67c, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1rurhr7/leatherman_signal/
- Whistle is effective for long-distance signaling (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBPteydENXM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc
- Blade has thick, robust stock (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBPteydENXM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc
- Serrated edge aids in cutting rope and fabric (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBPteydENXM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc
- Back of tool functions as a hammer (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBPteydENXM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQLvKp3fHrw
- Tool is lightweight and compact (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_GUAbjDwI8
- Can opener is sharp and usable (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_GUAbjDwI8
- Design and engineering are impressive (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKg6xErMkRs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_GUAbjDwI8
- Overall satisfaction (2 reviewers, reddit): https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1p01det/edc_signal_sak_scissors/, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1rurhr7/leatherman_signal/

Criticised:

- Hammer is uncomfortable or dangerous to use (4 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBPteydENXM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQLvKp3fHrw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_VW9FDd67c
- Tool is heavy and cumbersome (4 reviewers, youtube and reddit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKg6xErMkRs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_VW9FDd67c, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1uvvgfj/settled_on_the_leatherman_signal_had_to_mod_it/
- Saw is ineffective for serious cutting (4 reviewers, youtube and reddit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQLvKp3fHrw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFtmDq3Mn54, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_VW9FDd67c, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1rurhr7/leatherman_signal/
- Bit driver fails to hold bits securely (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBPteydENXM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFtmDq3Mn54
- Sharpener is too small for long-term use (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFtmDq3Mn54, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_VW9FDd67c
- Ferro rod wears down if not rotated (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZzxNkkkXJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKg6xErMkRs
- Knife is only partially serrated (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQLvKp3fHrw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynwMQCKV670
- Whistle is low quality (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQLvKp3fHrw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_VW9FDd67c
- Too many outdoors features for everyday carry (2 reviewers, youtube and reddit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQLvKp3fHrw, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1uvvgfj/settled_on_the_leatherman_signal_had_to_mod_it/

Problems owners reported with their own tool on Reddit. A count of distinct owners who posted about it, not a failure rate:

- Blade or another tool broke or chipped (4 owners): https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1vplt38/signal_blade_died_trying_to_baton_wood/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1sw3u25/signal_warranty_trip/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1joy0ak/tool_hierarchy/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1esbaxt/signal_blade_replacement/
- Rust or corrosion (3 owners): https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1ip6db2/how_can_i_maintain_my_multitools_in_salty_marine/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1ig7tdo/update_on_the_rusty_signal/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1cb9baf/new_signal_rusting/

## Sources

- Weight: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 7.5 oz; converted at 28.349523125 g/oz.
- Closed length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 4.5 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- Open length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 6.75 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- Width: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 1.5 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- Thickness: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 0.63 in overall thickness. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- Manufacturer tool count: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman states a tool count of 19.
- Tool list: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. 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.
- Tool list: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-10-03. Phillips screwdriver from the included bits: Phillips #1-2 & 3/16" Screwdriver
- Blade steel: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Product page specification "Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Steel".
- Blade length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes a primary blade length of 2.73 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- MSRP (USD): [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. List price on leatherman.com, USD.
- Production status: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Listed and in the current catalogue on leatherman.com.
- Sheath included: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Product description states "Sheath sold separately."
- Pocket clip: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Listed as a product feature: "Removable Pocket Clip".
- Crimper: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. No electrical crimper appears in the manufacturer tool list.
- Replaceable cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Tool list names "Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters" and "Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters".
- Country of manufacture: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-28. States USA, which differs from the accepted value. 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.
- Blade locking: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Blade Lock 
Yes"
- One-hand opening: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "One-hand Operable Features
Open and use features with one hand, keeping your other hand free when you need it most."
- Outside-accessible blade: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "Outside-Accessible Features
Access essential tools without opening the multi-tool, even while it remains folded."
- Wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "03 Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters"
- Hard-wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "04 Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters"
- Edge type: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Official specification states 'Blade Edge: Partially Serrated'.
- Blade profile: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-01. Official specification states 'Blade Type: Modified Drop Point'.
- Pliers type: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Official tool list includes both needlenose and regular pliers.
- Included bits: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Included Bits * Phillips #1-2 & 3/16" Screwdriver"
- Included accessories: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Included Accessories * Safety Whistle * Ferrocerium Rod * Diamond Sharpener"
- Warranty: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "That’s why we offer our 25-year warranty, so you can be confident your Leatherman lasts for a lifetime."
- Release year: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/blogs/product-deep-dives/how-to-use-every-tool-on-the-leatherman-signal), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-28. Page states: "Released in 2015, the Signal is durable, compact, and versatile, making it a global favorite."

## Not verified

No source confirmed these fields, so they are left blank rather than estimated: Lanyard attachment, Country of manufacture.