Just got a Signal

[Its Hard To Know]

Went to a gun show last week and found this for 70 bucks new

So far I like it, its bulkier than the Skeletool CX I typically carry, but its also got more features.
Im not a huge fan, right now, of the blade on it.

Anyone modding these at all?

What about spare parts (the firestarter and whistle stuff)? I feel like thats something that could be easily lost or broken since they are plastic

[Poncho65]

Congrats on getting the Signal

The Signal is very moddable We had a Signal Challenge last month and have had many people on here that have done quite a bit with them so you have several options Just do a search and you should find a lot of different things to try

[NorCalJim]

Went to a gun show last week and found this for 70 bucks new

So far I like it, its bulkier than the Skeletool CX I typically carry, but its also got more features.
Im not a huge fan, right now, of the blade on it.

Anyone modding these at all?

What about spare parts (the firestarter and whistle stuff)? I feel like thats something that could be easily lost or broken since they are plastic

 

Congratulations!  Good price for a good tool!

[pietervn]

Im not a huge fan, right now, of the blade on it.

Anyone modding these at all?

What about spare parts (the firestarter and whistle stuff)? I feel like thats something that could be easily lost or broken since they are plastic

G'Day,

Welcome to the Signal Club!!! 

The blade is probably my only semi-complaint. I prefer PE blades and tried two different options:
The first is a Damascus Blade from Texas Tool Crafters. They are the only ones that make a PE blade that is shaped the same as the Signal. It is not quite as thick as the OEM blade and you need to tighten it properly. It also slightly touches against the awl. If you have a close look at the OEM blade it is off-set bevelled to accommodate the awl. I also tried the Wave PE blade. It is nearly 1mm thinner that the OEM blade and needs a good amount of tightening not to wobble - in my experience though. It also slightly touches the awl. So I took both out and put the OEM blade back.

This was our January Signal Challenge that Obi started: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,69865.0.html
He is by far the King of Signal mods. There are some others but Obi has done way more than all of us together!!!

There are also a few threads in the Mod Squad with a few Signal mods. Most of the Wave inner tools will fit inside, but there are some metal tabs that you will have to get rid of. I am planning to re-visit some ones I tried before the Challenge.

I also did an independent challenge in Nov last year: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,69091.0.html with the Signal and shared some thoughts on the tool itself as well as modding ideas.

I like the Signal and carry it most of the time. If Leatherman brings out a PE blade version I will be all over it 

Cheers,

Pete

[OR6]

Ive seen a lot of spares available for the signal in terms of the ferro rod and sharpener on eBay and Amazon etc. Not sure what will happen in years to come though..

[Etherealicer]

I like the hammer... It's something I'm now missing on every other MT. The plastic bits do not make me jump with joy but the rest is real good.
I did mod mine a bit
- Metal saw/file instead of wood saw
- Chisel (from flat screwdriver, that one needed quite a bit of file-work) instead of the can opener
- Blunt nose pliers
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,70088.msg1419384.html#msg1419384

[pietervn]

I like the hammer... It's something I'm now missing on every other MT. The plastic bits do not make me jump with joy but the rest is real good.

The hammer is very handy, I have to agree on the plastic bits.

I did mod mine a bit
- Metal saw/file instead of wood saw
- Chisel (from flat screwdriver, that one needed quite a bit of file-work) instead of the can opener
- Blunt nose pliers

Do you have a pic of the pliers open?

I think as the Challenge has shown it is an underrated tool. It can easily be turned into a very handy EDC or just leave it Stock and use it.

Cheers

Pete

[Etherealicer]

I like the hammer... It's something I'm now missing on every other MT. The plastic bits do not make me jump with joy but the rest is real good.

The hammer is very handy, I have to agree on the plastic bits.

I did mod mine a bit
- Metal saw/file instead of wood saw
- Chisel (from flat screwdriver, that one needed quite a bit of file-work) instead of the can opener
- Blunt nose pliers

Do you have a pic of the pliers open?

I think as the Challenge has shown it is an underrated tool. It can easily be turned into a very handy EDC or just leave it Stock and use it.

Cheers

Pete

I will take a picture.

Yeah, lots of people (including me) hated the plastic bits so much, they never gave it a chance.

[gnosp]

Looks great, any lighter than wave/charge models?

[Its Hard To Know]

Looks great, any lighter than wave/charge models?

I cant comment, will try to weigh soon

But it def has more bulk in the front pocket, is longer and not a 'smooth' as the wave
The wave just slips right in, this is not quite as comfortable, but I really like it.