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ca Offline JP

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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #300 on: August 02, 2017, 12:19:21 PM
The sheath is cool too!

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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #301 on: August 02, 2017, 12:34:38 PM
Here's where I stand on the Signal ...



When I first saw it I liked the looks of it, but thought my Wave/Charge or Spirit could kick its *ss when it came to functionality.

Then this topic appeared, and more and more MTO'ers started buying and using the Signal for EDC.

Then there was a giveaway last month where you could win a Signal, and this got me thinking about the Signal again.

After I didn't win the giveaway Signal ( :cry:) I checked the local outdoorstore and noticed that the Signal had gone down in price (still more expensive than in the U.S., but at least it's about the same price as a Wave now  ::)).

So I started looking at youtube reviews of the Signal (again  ::)), searched this place and found this topic (again  ::)), looked at the pics here (yes Zoidberg, your pics ...  :twak:).



And ...


Now I want a Signal  :facepalm:.


So once again I've been "tricked" into buying a tool thanks to a giveaway here and/or pics of a fellow MTO member, same thing happened to me with the Leatherman OHT, and with the Charge AL (after seeing daily Charge pics for a month during the Midlman Challenge) and probably a couple of other tools I don't recall at the moment ...

What can I say, "the flesh is weak"  I suppose ...


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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #302 on: August 02, 2017, 12:50:44 PM
Same with me TG :facepalm: I am easily swayed when it comes to sharp and shiny though :ahhh :D

I have a lot of tools because of MTO ::) :D


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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #303 on: August 02, 2017, 02:41:26 PM
I would like to handle one. I think I may not get on with it, not because of the plastic parts but because it has less implements than other tools of comparable size. I think.  :think:


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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #304 on: August 02, 2017, 03:59:22 PM
I saw my son's in action this past weekend and was pretty impressed!  I don't know if my wife would be impressed enough to let me spend that kind of money to let me have one but I sure liked it!!
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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #305 on: August 03, 2017, 01:01:36 AM
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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #306 on: August 03, 2017, 02:19:04 AM
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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #307 on: August 03, 2017, 02:20:35 AM
Way to go  :tu:
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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #308 on: August 03, 2017, 03:32:59 AM
Congrats TG :rofl: :like: :like:


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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #309 on: August 03, 2017, 08:14:02 AM
The Signal has surprised quite a few members here, me included. It is probably 90%EDC for me.

What we need to be careful of is to try and make the tool for what it is NOT. In it's own right it is a pretty handy tool. I think a lot of us got hung up on the plastic bits. To be honest, I don't use them at all, and I don't think I ever will. They "disappear" in the tool over time.

I like it!!!

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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #310 on: August 03, 2017, 04:14:33 PM
We certainly gave the tool a beating when it was announced.  I agree I was surprised when I had one ( many ) in hand.  Its a really good platform and as is good tool.  Say what you will about the hammer but I can tell you I have used my Wave and Swisstool as hammers so its a handy feature.  The plastic bits are to me like the can opener on all MTs.  An option of File over Saw would be neat.  Heck I'm all about the blade exchanger so maybe work that into the tool LM  :pok:.  The tool would also benefit from a PE blade.  I understand the thought behind a combo edge but LM  :pok: 99.99% of all bush crafters buy PE knives as do survivalist, just saying.  A real treat would have been the 154CM blade, maybe.   
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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #311 on: August 04, 2017, 01:29:58 AM
An option of File over Saw would be neat.  Heck I'm all about the blade exchanger so maybe work that into the tool LM  :pok:.  The tool would also benefit from a PE blade.  I understand the thought behind a combo edge but LM  :pok: 99.99% of all bush crafters buy PE knives as do survivalist, just saying.
I'm sure 99.99% of bushcrafters would prefer a saw over a file too.... just saying...  :whistle:  :pok:  ;)


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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #312 on: August 04, 2017, 03:00:09 AM
I just wished they would give us all of the above as options :dd: :like: :D


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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #313 on: August 04, 2017, 03:11:25 AM
So, the Wave blades drop in the Signal?


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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #314 on: August 04, 2017, 05:57:19 AM
Definitely In my top 5 favorite MT's right now. The price was insane, but I think it was worth it! :like:
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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #315 on: August 04, 2017, 07:41:07 AM
An option of File over Saw would be neat.  Heck I'm all about the blade exchanger so maybe work that into the tool LM  :pok:.  The tool would also benefit from a PE blade.  I understand the thought behind a combo edge but LM  :pok: 99.99% of all bush crafters buy PE knives as do survivalist, just saying.
I'm sure 99.99% of bushcrafters would prefer a saw over a file too.... just saying...  :whistle:  :pok:  ;)

Very true. 
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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #316 on: August 04, 2017, 08:11:49 AM
So, the Wave blades drop in the Signal?

It depends...

The Saw and File are interchangeable without any issues. The blade fits pivot wise, but is about 1mm thinner than the Signal blade. It fits, but I found that one has to tighten the pivot screw quite well to stop any wobble. I added two additional brass washers from a MUT and that sorted the pivot issues out. What it does not solve it the blade rubbing against the awl. The Signal blade has an offset bevel to accommodate the awl. I found the Wave blade as well as the Texas Tool Crafter Damascus blade rubbing against the awl when closing. I tried putting all the washers on the inside to space the blade out as far as possible but that did not really help either. I think that with the washers and possibly sanding a small bit off the awl, it should fit. I have not tried that... yet.

Cheers,

Pete 


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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #317 on: August 04, 2017, 03:57:34 PM
I just wished they would give us all of the above as options :dd: :like: :D

They put a 154CM blade in the Skeletool RX painted it orange and changed a premium.  Oh and they added a glass breaker bit.  I think the Signal also deserved a "nicer" blade steel.  I know the issue with sharpening does come up but my thought was those who buy this tool have some "experience".  I'm reaching, I know. 

Its such a good platform after having one in hand.  I think I'll have to go back and read what exactly I said about it in the thread where we discussed it.   

 
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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #318 on: August 05, 2017, 06:15:43 AM
They put a 154CM blade in the Skeletool RX painted it orange and changed a premium.  Oh and they added a glass breaker bit.  I think the Signal also deserved a "nicer" blade steel.  I know the issue with sharpening does come up but my thought was those who buy this tool have some "experience".  I'm reaching, I know. 

I have never had issues with the blade sharpness. It takes an edge very well and keeps it for a good long time. My blade gets used daily and I only touch it up about once a month with some ceramic rods and then a leather strop. Believe me when I say it becomes VERY sharp, hair popping sharp.


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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #319 on: August 05, 2017, 06:54:40 AM
So, the Wave blades drop in the Signal?

It depends...

The Saw and File are interchangeable without any issues. The blade fits pivot wise, but is about 1mm thinner than the Signal blade. It fits, but I found that one has to tighten the pivot screw quite well to stop any wobble. I added two additional brass washers from a MUT and that sorted the pivot issues out. What it does not solve it the blade rubbing against the awl. The Signal blade has an offset bevel to accommodate the awl. I found the Wave blade as well as the Texas Tool Crafter Damascus blade rubbing against the awl when closing. I tried putting all the washers on the inside to space the blade out as far as possible but that did not really help either. I think that with the washers and possibly sanding a small bit off the awl, it should fit. I have not tried that... yet.

Cheers,

Pete

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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #320 on: August 11, 2017, 06:09:02 PM
Here's where I stand on the Signal ...



When I first saw it I liked the looks of it, but thought my Wave/Charge or Spirit could kick its *ss when it came to functionality.

Then this topic appeared, and more and more MTO'ers started buying and using the Signal for EDC.

Then there was a giveaway last month where you could win a Signal, and this got me thinking about the Signal again.

After I didn't win the giveaway Signal ( :cry:) I checked the local outdoorstore and noticed that the Signal had gone down in price (still more expensive than in the U.S., but at least it's about the same price as a Wave now  ::)).

So I started looking at youtube reviews of the Signal (again  ::)), searched this place and found this topic (again  ::)), looked at the pics here (yes Zoidberg, your pics ...  :twak:).



And ...


Now I want a Signal  :facepalm:.


So once again I've been "tricked" into buying a tool thanks to a giveaway here and/or pics of a fellow MTO member, same thing happened to me with the Leatherman OHT, and with the Charge AL (after seeing daily Charge pics for a month during the Midlman Challenge) and probably a couple of other tools I don't recall at the moment ...

What can I say, "the flesh is weak"  I suppose ...
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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #321 on: August 11, 2017, 06:12:39 PM
Mine has the file ;)


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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #322 on: August 11, 2017, 06:13:22 PM
Glad to see the Signal has surprised many :tu:  It still remains one of my favorites.

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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #323 on: August 11, 2017, 08:32:04 PM


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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #325 on: November 20, 2017, 12:59:29 PM
Nice one RP :like: I am still trying to find one on the cheap :facepalm: :D


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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #326 on: November 20, 2017, 01:02:15 PM
Me too Poncho!!
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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #327 on: November 26, 2017, 04:33:33 PM
Me too, guys
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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #328 on: November 30, 2017, 11:20:02 AM
I would love to see a Signal Vs MUT comparison...


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Re: Signal owner's club
Reply #329 on: December 01, 2017, 07:14:41 AM
I would love to see a Signal Vs MUT comparison...

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