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Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?

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scotland Offline Gareth

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Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
on: December 09, 2016, 02:07:21 PM
It came to me just now that, if you discount the plastic bits from the Signal, these are two LMs that have a lot of similarities.  Anyone have them to compare side by side?
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #1 on: December 09, 2016, 04:49:00 PM
Great observation! Gosh I spent a lot of money of a fancy sidekick! Id be interested to see comparison photos as well!


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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #2 on: December 09, 2016, 05:58:51 PM
And just think; with the money you save you could by a whistle, ferro rod and diamond sharpener. :D  I've only played with a Signal in a shop for a few minutes but my impressions were pretty good, but I don't remember it nearly well enough to compare it to my Sidekick.
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Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #3 on: December 09, 2016, 06:30:20 PM
And just think; with the money you save you could by a whistle, ferro rod and diamond sharpener. :D  I've only played with a Signal in a shop for a few minutes but my impressions were pretty good, but I don't remember it nearly well enough to compare it to my Sidekick.
To be honest I thought I would hate it and sell it shortly after, but in hand something about it just feels good! And plus, it carries well. Its just one of those things thats hard to explain logically. But yes youre right.. definitely some ways to save money there!!!


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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #4 on: December 09, 2016, 07:08:11 PM
There we go, problem solved. :D
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #5 on: December 09, 2016, 07:19:56 PM
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #6 on: December 09, 2016, 07:22:15 PM
There we go, problem solved. :D
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #8 on: December 09, 2016, 07:27:39 PM
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #9 on: December 09, 2016, 07:32:05 PM
There we go, problem solved. :D
You missed the hammer :ahhh

:doh:

Just add scissor , drill hole in bits driver , you got diamond , saw , metal saw..
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #10 on: December 09, 2016, 08:38:36 PM
So no-one has both Sidekick and Signal?  Come on peeps. :pok:
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #11 on: December 09, 2016, 08:45:52 PM
So no-one has both Sidekick and Signal?  Come on peeps. :pok:
I have one of each. I'm just about to compare them.
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #12 on: December 09, 2016, 08:48:56 PM
So no-one has both Sidekick and Signal?  Come on peeps. :pok:
I have one of each. I'm just about to compare them.

Nice.  :cheers:
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #13 on: December 09, 2016, 08:59:34 PM
They are indeed very similar. If you didn't require the awl and replaceable jaws then the Sidekick would be a good choice.
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #14 on: December 09, 2016, 09:02:40 PM
My first choice would still be the Signal. I like the replaceable bits. :rofl:
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #15 on: December 09, 2016, 09:05:03 PM
I have/had both, Sidekick hook me into Leatherman and Signal unhooks it.
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #16 on: December 09, 2016, 09:24:51 PM
I have/had both, Sidekick hook me into Leatherman and Signal unhooks it.

Signal Unhooks it to me too , first one into toilet and flush  , second give away , Third Mods make it better  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:


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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #17 on: December 09, 2016, 11:17:00 PM
I'm curious how the saws compare, similar lengths etc?
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #18 on: December 09, 2016, 11:18:52 PM
I'm curious how the saws compare, similar lengths etc?

Signal Saw like Wave/charge .. sidekick almost like rebar ..


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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #19 on: December 09, 2016, 11:26:12 PM
Signal and Wave have the exact same saw.
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #20 on: December 09, 2016, 11:33:40 PM
It has to be said.

:worthless:

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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #21 on: December 10, 2016, 12:09:12 AM
Yup, Signal is pretty much worthless in my book.
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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #22 on: December 10, 2016, 01:05:14 AM
Yup, Signal is pretty much worthless in my book.

My Signal will you beat your mini-surge  :rofl:


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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #23 on: December 10, 2016, 08:40:16 AM
G'Day,

The Signal is one of my favourite Leathermans. I had a Wingman for a week or two and could not bond with it. I think it is a good entry level tool, but IMHO the Signal is a much better one - For My Needs. I spent a month EDC-ing the Signal and that pretty much settled it as one of my favourites. Price aside - I like it!!!

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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #24 on: December 10, 2016, 08:43:42 AM
G'Day,

The Signal is one of my favourite Leathermans. I had a Wingman for a week or two and could not bond with it. I think it is a good entry level tool, but IMHO the Signal is a much better one - For My Needs. I spent a month EDC-ing the Signal and that pretty much settled it as one of my favourites. Price aside - I like it!!!

Pete

Pete you need mods it

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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #25 on: December 10, 2016, 09:58:41 AM
Pete you need mods it
 :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

He He He

True be that.

You are still the king of the Signal Mod Club!!!

But, I will do it in baby steps. First one is still in transit. Once the part arrives I will start the process. I hope it will be in time for the Jan challenge.

And the pics will come!!!

Cheers,

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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #26 on: December 10, 2016, 03:54:20 PM
How bad can the Signal be to lose out against the Sidekick?
Excluding the removable implements, the Signal has a hammer, awl, bit driver, and replaceable wire cutters, compared to the terrible anvil cutters of the Sidekick.
What does the Sidekick have going for it apart from the tiny file/ruler?


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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #27 on: December 10, 2016, 04:07:25 PM
How bad can the Signal be to lose out against the Sidekick?
Excluding the removable implements, the Signal has a hammer, awl, bit driver, and replaceable wire cutters, compared to the terrible anvil cutters of the Sidekick.
What does the Sidekick have going for it apart from the tiny file/ruler?

Signal will burn sidekick with fire , Signal will Hammer down sidekick with hammer , and signal will Unsharpe sidekick with sharpener...  :rofl:


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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #28 on: December 10, 2016, 10:34:24 PM
There we go, problem solved. :D
:rofl:
Add a Vic pen sharpener and you are good to go.

I have neither but i would prefer the sidekick  if  I  have to  choose ...


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Re: Leatherman Signal vs Sidekick?
Reply #29 on: December 11, 2016, 09:58:38 AM
How bad can the Signal be to lose out against the Sidekick?
Excluding the removable implements, the Signal has a hammer, awl, bit driver, and replaceable wire cutters, compared to the terrible anvil cutters of the Sidekick.
What does the Sidekick have going for it apart from the tiny file/ruler?

I have to agree, without getting into a slinging match. IMHO the Signal is a clear winner against the Sidekick.


 

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