Leatherman Signal - is LM making a survival multi?

[leathermon]

Anyone know the release date other than summer?

[gadgetman7]

I think I read August/September.


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[Kampfer]

I am still waiting for its release.
Once I got I would start hacking it, the plan is install S35V blade and wingman scissors on its outside, convert the whistler to but storage and dye it black.

[rishardh]

I am still waiting for its release.
Once I got I would start hacking it, the plan is install S35V blade and wingman scissors on its outside, convert the whistler to but storage and dye it black.

... and what are going to call it?

[BASguy]

I am still waiting for its release.
Once I got I would start hacking it, the plan is install S35V blade and wingman scissors on its outside, convert the whistler to but storage and dye it black.

... and what are going to call it?

The Paycheck Breaker


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[Kampfer]

I am still waiting for its release.
Once I got I would start hacking it, the plan is install S35V blade and wingman scissors on its outside, convert the whistler to but storage and dye it black.

... and what are going to call it?

The Paycheck Breaker


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My paycheck is a lot bigger than it can break. 

[BASguy]

I am still waiting for its release.
Once I got I would start hacking it, the plan is install S35V blade and wingman scissors on its outside, convert the whistler to but storage and dye it black.

... and what are going to call it?

The Paycheck Breaker


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My paycheck is a lot bigger than it can break. 

Congratulations on your wealth and success

[babola]

... wingman scissors on its outside...

Let us know how that goes 

[Kampfer]

Found two new photos on Facebook, I was told many improvements were made since the UP's video review.

[Etherealicer]

Found two new photos on Facebook, I was told many improvements were made since the UP's video review.

I see change in the hammer/clip design.

[gadgetman7]

I wonder how easy it would be to design a bit carrier to get rid of the silly whistle/fire starter insert. They could probably include one for less than 50¢.


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[Jand3rson86]

I think they're supposed to be out fairly soon, but I don't know a date.  I can't wait to get my hands on one, it's going to become my new EDC tool.

[GPDB]

From the new pictures it seems they integrated some kind of security lock (spring loaded?) on the hummer portion, to keep the tool closed as happens on the MUT

[BASguy]

I wonder how easy it would be to design a bit carrier to get rid of the silly whistle/fire starter insert. They could probably include one for less than 50¢.


Sent from Tracy Island

That would be great option for this.  It would actually give the tool far more practical purpose, instead of such a limited target market.


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[babola]

Found two new photos on Facebook, I was told many improvements were made since the UP's video review.

That is a very different tool from the prototype we've seen so far, indeed.

Hammer has changed, scales are ever so slightly slimlined and brushed/polished instead of matte black, clip is now shiny S/S and has (unfortunately) remained the same design even though they said the final clip will be different. Plastic bits (whistle and ferro rod holder) are now different design too.

Pivot screws are huge and out of aesthetic proportions, it appears they borrowed now these from the MUT. Some smaller srews on scales are replaced with pins/studs.

Dunno, I'm eager to see the first review, though 

[enki_ck]

Is it just me or would this be a much better tool without the whistle and sharpener bits? Cheaper too. More compact and slimmer. I know you can remove those but you'll be paying for those bits and their R&D non the less.

I still like the tool in general though.

[Kampfer]

Is it just me or would this be a much better tool without the whistle and sharpener bits? Cheaper too. More compact and slimmer. I know you can remove those but you'll be paying for those bits and their R&D non the less.

I still like the tool in general though.

[Syncop8r]

Is it just me or would this be a much better tool without the whistle and sharpener bits? Cheaper too. More compact and slimmer. I know you can remove those but you'll be paying for those bits and their R&D non the less.

I still like the tool in general though.

If you take away some of the things that make it a 'unique' outdoor multitool then you're left with something more generic like a Wave.

[sawman]

I agree. That firestarter and cheap-ass whistle need to go. THEN I might like the tool...

[Kampfer]

Main ones are improved fire starter housing and whistle, the sharpener has been made stronger and now clips in behind the internal tool release. Now comes with a cerokote rather than dlc.....looks and feels pretty sound

[babola]

Main ones are improved fire starter housing and whistle, the sharpener has been made stronger and now clips in behind the internal tool release. Now comes with a cerokote rather than dlc.....looks and feels pretty sound

Sounds like 'product in development'...V2 with new tweaks and design changes may follow soon after initial release.

I'm sitting this one out for the time being. 

[gadgetman7]

I'd like to handle one but not at $120.


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[sawman]

I'd like to handle one but not at $120.


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That's an arrogant price alright

[Aloha]

If they take aways the whistle can they still call it "SIGNAL" 

[dks]

Add a flare gun.. 

[Etherealicer]

If they take aways the whistle can they still call it "SIGNAL" 

Yes!

This comes without whitle and is called signal too and according to the slogan its also for survival "protecting your family":

[gadgetman7]

I pretty sure they wouldn't take it away but they could add a bit carrier in the package go a minimal amount. I just wish they would replace the saw with a blade exchanger like the Surge.


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[Syncop8r]

If they take aways the whistle can they still call it "SIGNAL" 

Yes!

This comes without whitle and is called signal too and according to the slogan its also for survival "protecting your family":
(Image removed from quote.)

Perhaps after using this your teeth are so clean they whistle?

[in_sympathy]

I pretty sure they wouldn't take it away but they could add a bit carrier in the package go a minimal amount. I just wish they would replace the saw with a blade exchanger like the Surge.


Sent from Tracy Island

Can't be done from design perspective - has to be a single unit since it is a survival item. Imagine loosing all those replaceable files and saws during some catastrophe


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[Rossko07]

I'd like to handle one but not at $120.


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That's an arrogant price alright

Listed as $262.00 on Leatherman Australia!