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Title: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 07, 2015, 08:33:59 AM
The idea for this was mentioned in another thread I just read, so thanks to rishardh I believe for the idea :salute:

I'm in, and am really digging my Signal :tu:
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151102_112324_zpslbzgxd2c.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151102_112324_zpslbzgxd2c.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151102_112720_zpsnmvfabxr.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151102_112720_zpsnmvfabxr.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151102_112343_zps6mv1wdvq.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151102_112343_zps6mv1wdvq.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151102_112950_zpstmse5ruj.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151102_112950_zpstmse5ruj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: enki_ck on November 07, 2015, 03:13:52 PM
An owner's club not started by zed? :ahhh

I think we'll have to check the rules and regulations if this is allowed. >:D

Glad you're liking your new multi. :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: BASguy on November 07, 2015, 03:20:39 PM
Glad you're enjoying it.  From the pics it looks to be a bit out of its target element.  Be interested to see how it performs.


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Kampfer on November 07, 2015, 04:22:08 PM
Count me in.
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=62987.0;attach=249396;image)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on November 07, 2015, 04:25:40 PM
What I want to see is Monrogue earn his fire badge with this one  :pok:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 07, 2015, 05:00:28 PM

What I want to see is Monrogue earn his fire badge with this one  :pok:
Lol! Vid must be posted


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 07, 2015, 05:03:25 PM

Glad you're enjoying it.  From the pics it looks to be a bit out of its target element.  Be interested to see how it performs.


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I should be on the trail in a few weeks. I'll try and get some "in the target element" pics if I can.


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: BASguy on November 07, 2015, 05:18:41 PM


My opinion of it is obviously not very high.  However, my perspective comes as a hard use tradesman and it's an epic fail in this department but I realize it's a niche tool and I've seen little analysis of its functionality as a bush tool.  I'll be interested to see some observation of practical use.


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Title: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 07, 2015, 05:25:51 PM


 
My thoughts exactly. I'm not expecting it to really excel in the day to day; I have my other LMs for that... though if it surprises me and holds up, it may make it to my EDC occasionally. I usually hike with my Skele CX because it's light and very capable but there are a couple tools on the Signal that I'd like to have had on a couple hikes but certainly didn't want the weight of my Wave. I know the  Signal is a good bit heavier than the Skele but I'm willing to give it a shot and see what happens on the trail.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 07, 2015, 06:25:36 PM


My thoughts exactly. I'm not expecting it to really excel in the day to day; I have my other LMs for that... though if it surprises me and holds up, it may make it to my EDC occasionally. I usually hike with my Skele CX because it's light and very capable but there are a couple tools on the Signal that I'd like to have had on a couple hikes but certainly didn't want the weight of my Wave. I know the  Signal is a good bit heavier than the Skele but I'm willing to give it a shot and see what happens on the trail.


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 07, 2015, 07:52:15 PM
I'm in

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Title: Signal owner's club
Post by: BASguy on November 07, 2015, 08:22:05 PM

My thoughts exactly. I'm not expecting it to really excel in the day to day; I have my other LMs for that... though if it surprises me and holds up, it may make it to my EDC occasionally. I usually hike with my Skele CX because it's light and very capable but there are a couple tools on the Signal that I'd like to have had on a couple hikes but certainly didn't want the weight of my Wave. I know the  Signal is a good bit heavier than the Skele but I'm willing to give it a shot and see what happens on the trail.


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If it performs adequately in its intended environment Leatherman may be able to make lemonade out of this one.  I gotta feeling the price will have to come down, but I can see it finding a place if it works OK in the bush.


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 07, 2015, 08:25:52 PM


If it performs adequately in its intended environment Leatherman may be able to make lemonade out of this one.  I gotta feeling the price will have to come down, but I can see it finding a place if it works OK in the bush.


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[/quote]
Well the other factor in my purchase was that I found it at cutleryshoppe.com for $72 ... That helped my decision :-)


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 07, 2015, 08:37:45 PM
That seems a more sensible price  :)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 07, 2015, 09:41:26 PM

That seems a more sensible price  :)
yeah couldn't pass it up.


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Title: Signal owner's club
Post by: BASguy on November 07, 2015, 10:53:23 PM
That's definitely a good sign that the price is coming down.  If the distributors are getting it cheaper then maybe Leathermans sales aren't meeting projections and they are listening to the noise.....don't know, but I'm glad you got a good deal.


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 08, 2015, 01:29:41 AM

That's definitely a good sign that the price is coming down.  If the distributors are getting it cheaper then maybe Leathermans sales aren't meeting projections and they are listening to the noise.....don't know, but I'm glad you got a good deal.


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im glad to see it as well. I don't think a ferro rod w a whistle, a micro file and a pommel warrant it costing so much more than a Wave.


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 08, 2015, 03:26:19 AM
An owner's club not started by zed? :ahhh

I think we'll have to check the rules and regulations if this is allowed. >:D

Glad you're liking your new multi. :cheers:

 :rofl:
Thanks buddy :salute:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 08, 2015, 03:28:55 AM
Glad you're enjoying it.  From the pics it looks to be a bit out of its target element.  Be interested to see how it performs.


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Thanks :salute:  Yeah, it's certainly out of its target element, but it's served me well so far.  Mostly opening boxes and posing for pics ;)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 08, 2015, 03:30:57 AM

What I want to see is Monrogue earn his fire badge with this one  :pok:
Lol! Vid must be posted


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Haha, probably wouldn't be a good idea to start a fire at work ;)  I could try at my dad's though when working there during this wreathing season.  I could burn some brush, or at least attempt to :whistle:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 08, 2015, 03:33:12 AM


My opinion of it is obviously not very high.  However, my perspective comes as a hard use tradesman and it's an epic fail in this department but I realize it's a niche tool and I've seen little analysis of its functionality as a bush tool.  I'll be interested to see some observation of practical use.


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Right, it's certainly not geared towards the tradesman, that's for sure.  I too am interested to see it in use out in the wild :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 08, 2015, 03:36:11 AM
I'm in

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/07/fc3383041376017ea5e9c6ca4bacac41.jpg)


Sak's  rule !

Welcome buddy :2tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 08, 2015, 03:37:06 AM
Count me in.
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=62987.0;attach=249396;image)

I thought you returned yours, or did you get another?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 08, 2015, 03:39:09 AM

That seems a more sensible price  :)
yeah couldn't pass it up.


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Dang, I would've waited a week or two had I known it would drop in price so quickly :oops:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 08, 2015, 03:40:34 AM

That's definitely a good sign that the price is coming down.  If the distributors are getting it cheaper then maybe Leathermans sales aren't meeting projections and they are listening to the noise.....don't know, but I'm glad you got a good deal.


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im glad to see it as well. I don't think a ferro rod w a whistle, a micro file and a pommel warrant it costing so much more than a Wave.


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I do agree with that :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 08, 2015, 03:44:18 AM

Count me in.
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=62987.0;attach=249396;image)

I thought you returned yours, or did you get another?
he bought one returned it, bought another and returned that one as well. Kampfer is also the one who gave me the $72 tip on cutleryshoppe.com


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 08, 2015, 04:01:04 AM


Ah, so he is technically out then right? :think:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 08, 2015, 04:03:22 AM


Ah, so he is technically out then right? :think:
[/quote]maybe he'll decide to get another one :-)


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 08, 2015, 04:08:58 AM

I'm in

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/07/fc3383041376017ea5e9c6ca4bacac41.jpg)


Sak's  rule !
did you swap the combo blade from a wave?


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: toolguy on November 08, 2015, 05:48:27 AM
The price for the Signal has been $72.40 from the first day it appeared in inventory at CS,until it was raised to $74.80 just recently.

I don't understand why anyone would want to pay full retail price for any tool,SAk or Leatherman.

You don't have to leave your house,deal with traffic,waste time and gas and pay sales tax if you buy from dealers such as CS.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 08, 2015, 06:05:59 AM

The price for the Signal has been $72.40 from the first day it appeared in inventory at CS,until it was raised to $74.80 just recently.

I don't understand why anyone would want to pay full retail price for any tool,SAk or Leatherman.

You don't have to leave your house,deal with traffic,waste time and gas and pay sales tax if you buy from dealers such as CS.
agreed. The price hike is simply for the tool with a nylon sheath.


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 08, 2015, 03:41:34 PM


I'm in

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/07/fc3383041376017ea5e9c6ca4bacac41.jpg)


Sak's  rule !
did you swap the combo blade from a wave?


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Yes sir.


Sak's  rule !



Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: BASguy on November 08, 2015, 03:49:45 PM


The price for the Signal has been $72.40 from the first day it appeared in inventory at CS,until it was raised to $74.80 just recently.

I don't understand why anyone would want to pay full retail price for any tool,SAk or Leatherman.

You don't have to leave your house,deal with traffic,waste time and gas and pay sales tax if you buy from dealers such as CS.
agreed. The price hike is simply for the tool with a nylon sheath.


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Keep in mind, the MSRP is set by the OEM and based off their sell price to the distributors.  The distributors operate in the margin range between cost and MSRP in order to set the price necessary to make a profit at their particular margin requirements.  If the MSRP is set particularly high against the sell price to the distributors this would indicate that the OEM felt the market could bear high margin returns.  High sales volumes would allow the OEM to then raise prices higher on the distributors than the distributors could on the buying public, thus raising long term revenues for the OEM and squeezing the per item margin for the distributor but still allowing for healthy profit due to higher sales volume.  Obviously online distributors will have far less "overhead" than brick and mortar distributors, but in this case it's still a good indicator that the tool cost of manufacture is is not ridiculously high.  R&D costs, production setup/implementation, marketing, etc for a whole new product all go into that analysis.  My guess is over time, if the tool survives, the costs will significantly decrease.  Of course they gotta have Wave like sales to get it below Wave like prices.


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 12, 2015, 11:06:22 PM
I'm in
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/678ec882641ff6b2e3ffa63b0556a0d2.jpg)
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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: leathermon on November 12, 2015, 11:42:17 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/1c489443628fc0fef10e90952fbaf72d.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/63e5a5791ee8c2c68197717e9e668a06.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/2825031d02f19e78b60f43e5a081cb0b.jpg)
Great tool, great club. Hopefully this won't turn into another signal bashing thread.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 13, 2015, 12:30:46 AM
Welcome bayoublade and leathermon :cheers:

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 13, 2015, 12:43:34 AM
Here's a pic of it at work yesterday.
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151111_172402_zpswr9lyspf.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151111_172402_zpswr9lyspf.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151111_124026_zpsyahso7gv.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151111_124026_zpsyahso7gv.jpg.html)

I think it's a photogenic multi :tu:

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 13, 2015, 03:16:36 AM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/1c489443628fc0fef10e90952fbaf72d.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/63e5a5791ee8c2c68197717e9e668a06.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/2825031d02f19e78b60f43e5a081cb0b.jpg)
Great tool, great club. Hopefully this won't turn into another signal bashing thread.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on November 13, 2015, 05:45:20 AM

The price for the Signal has been $72.40 from the first day it appeared in inventory at CS,until it was raised to $74.80 just recently.

I don't understand why anyone would want to pay full retail price for any tool,SAk or Leatherman.

You don't have to leave your house,deal with traffic,waste time and gas and pay sales tax if you buy from dealers such as CS.
agreed. The price hike is simply for the tool with a nylon sheath.


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Thanks for the tip off. I just bought one without the Sheath. Was waiting to get a used Signal down the road for about $60 so could not pass up on this deal. Now the waiting...  :wait:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 13, 2015, 05:47:43 AM
No problem :-) Enjoy it! :-)


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 13, 2015, 06:40:07 AM
Great pics! Thanks for the welcome :-)


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 13, 2015, 07:23:36 AM
Thanks and you're welcome....for the welcome... :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: forest77 on November 13, 2015, 10:41:58 AM
Im in.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 13, 2015, 02:55:49 PM
Pairs up nice with the CT 34

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/13/fe750032ce3c01d1bd11cb5ef39f6b18.jpg)


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 13, 2015, 04:15:05 PM

Thanks and you're welcome....for the welcome... :D
Award for best post goes to... ;)


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on November 13, 2015, 05:16:03 PM

Thanks and you're welcome....for the welcome... :D
Award for best post goes to... ;)


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 :rofl:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: forest77 on November 13, 2015, 05:30:04 PM
Signal with Ceracoted OHT. Love leatherman tools.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 13, 2015, 05:38:34 PM

Signal with Ceracoted OHT. Love leatherman tools.
I really want an OHT... Just can't justify it right now lol.
I have a first production run BO ST300... Maybe someone wants to trade haha!


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 13, 2015, 09:06:18 PM


Signal with Ceracoted OHT. Love leatherman tools.
I really want an OHT... Just can't justify it right now lol.
I have a first production run BO ST300... Maybe someone wants to trade haha!


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Me too,  just want it to want it, I'm not even sure I'll like it.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 13, 2015, 09:37:10 PM


Me too,  just want it to want it, I'm not even sure I'll like it.
Haha! I understand the struggle lol!


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: leathermon on November 13, 2015, 11:28:38 PM
How have you guys been carrying yours? Pocket clip, Carabiner, or sheath?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: mrynnr on November 13, 2015, 11:32:31 PM
This thread is making me want a signal.... Must resist...
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: forest77 on November 13, 2015, 11:39:11 PM
I carry mine in a sheath. My folder is usually carried in my pocket by clip.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: NKlamerus on November 13, 2015, 11:46:52 PM
Jealous of this Club.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 14, 2015, 12:17:19 AM

How have you guys been carrying yours? Pocket clip, Carabiner, or sheath?

Pocket and sheath
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 14, 2015, 12:18:04 AM

This thread is making me want a signal.... Must resist...

Come to the dark side !


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: NKlamerus on November 14, 2015, 12:27:26 AM
Can someone tell me if the hammer is a different shade?

Imagine one of these with BO instead of SS.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: leathermon on November 14, 2015, 12:41:53 AM
This thread is making me want a signal.... Must resist...
Resisting is for the weak, go for it, do it. Indulge yourself. Come to the yellow side :-)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 14, 2015, 01:08:36 AM

Can someone tell me if the hammer is a different shade?

Imagine one of these with BO instead of SS.

Right ! That would be nice. The hammer is more of grayish color.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/13/9f87e6ad08a01f88481155c15fcec7c9.jpg)


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: forest77 on November 14, 2015, 01:14:25 AM
Do not resist.  The heart kn no ws what the heart  wants.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 14, 2015, 02:52:07 AM
Im in.

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Welcome forest :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 14, 2015, 02:54:09 AM
Pairs up nice with the CT 34

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/13/fe750032ce3c01d1bd11cb5ef39f6b18.jpg)


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Nice :tu:  As I stated elsewhere, the Signal pairs nicely with any more robustly equipped SAK.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 14, 2015, 02:55:22 AM

Thanks and you're welcome....for the welcome... :D
Award for best post goes to... ;)


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 :salute:
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 14, 2015, 02:59:33 AM

I really want an OHT... Just can't justify it right now lol.
I have a first production run BO ST300... Maybe someone wants to trade haha!


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Me too,  just want it to want it, I'm not even sure I'll like it.
Haha! I understand the struggle lol!


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[/quote]

Hey that's what I thought about the Signal before getting it :whistle:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bayoublade on November 14, 2015, 03:00:27 AM
Haha! You guys get it! My wife just doesn't understand lol!


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 14, 2015, 03:02:08 AM
How have you guys been carrying yours? Pocket clip, Carabiner, or sheath?

Pocket clip on right rear pocket for me, or just drop it in the pocket next to my wallet if I want it to be unseen.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 14, 2015, 03:07:26 AM

This thread is making me want a signal.... Must resist...

Come to the dark side !


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Yessss....DO EEEET :pok: :whistle:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: leathermon on November 14, 2015, 03:14:35 AM
The pocket clip works really well, it blends in nice and doesn't feel awkward. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/13/b38b8bd8b4150d1846a8085697917d88.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 14, 2015, 03:18:44 AM
That's how I was rocking it today actually.  In jeans the back pocket carry doesn't work with the jeans I have.  Not enough room, unless I was carrying a PST, or a Rebar, but that's a tight fit. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 14, 2015, 03:30:09 AM


This thread is making me want a signal.... Must resist...

Come to the dark side !


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Yessss....DO EEEET :pok: :whistle:
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/13/0785fed68d36f33f5e65652727a030d7.jpg)


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: forest77 on November 14, 2015, 03:31:15 AM
Awesome!

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: forest77 on November 14, 2015, 03:32:24 AM
Dark side yes!

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: mrynnr on November 14, 2015, 03:35:59 AM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh I must be strong... Must resist...
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 14, 2015, 03:47:48 AM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/13/0785fed68d36f33f5e65652727a030d7.jpg)


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That is excellent >:D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: forest77 on November 14, 2015, 04:27:18 AM
The force is strong
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 14, 2015, 05:12:58 AM

The force is strong

Good one ! He's doomed !


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 14, 2015, 06:06:50 AM
The force is strong

Nice :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Zed on November 14, 2015, 10:22:49 AM
An owner's club not started by zed? :ahhh

I think we'll have to check the rules and regulations if this is allowed. >:D

Glad you're liking your new multi. :cheers:

Hey  :pok: this is a outrage  :D good on ya,nice too see the signal getting a club,now what can my next club be  :think:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: BASguy on November 14, 2015, 02:53:06 PM

That's how I was rocking it today actually.  In jeans the back pocket carry doesn't work with the jeans I have.  Not enough room, unless I was carrying a PST, or a Rebar, but that's a tight fit.
Skinny Jeans?


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 14, 2015, 05:34:58 PM
An owner's club not started by zed? :ahhh

I think we'll have to check the rules and regulations if this is allowed. >:D

Glad you're liking your new multi. :cheers:

Hey  ok: this is a outrage  :D good on ya,nice too see the signal getting a club,now what can my next club be  :think:
I appreciate your blessing buddy ;)

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 14, 2015, 05:37:30 PM

That's how I was rocking it today actually.  In jeans the back pocket carry doesn't work with the jeans I have.  Not enough room, unless I was carrying a PST, or a Rebar, but that's a tight fit.
Skinny Jeans?


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Lol, yeah not quite my friend ;)
I think it's just the brand or style or whatever :think:
The rear pockets are smaller and don't allow room for more than my wallet to sit comfortably.  I don't wear jeans often though.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 14, 2015, 05:59:00 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/14/4ed7ff881de8c3ed905b58d652ae93d5.jpg)


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 14, 2015, 06:58:16 PM
Nice one Colt :tu:  It appears you're getting along with it as well huh?

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: BASguy on November 14, 2015, 07:09:38 PM


That's how I was rocking it today actually.  In jeans the back pocket carry doesn't work with the jeans I have.  Not enough room, unless I was carrying a PST, or a Rebar, but that's a tight fit.
Skinny Jeans?


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Lol, yeah not quite my friend ;)
I think it's just the brand or style or whatever :think:
The rear pockets are smaller and don't allow room for more than my wallet to sit comfortably.  I don't wear jeans often though.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 14, 2015, 07:13:16 PM



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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 15, 2015, 07:21:00 AM
Here's a couple more pics just because :)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151114_125627_zps9vz3r6ua.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151114_125627_zps9vz3r6ua.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151114_125437_zpsqjidt3js.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151114_125437_zpsqjidt3js.jpg.html)
Title: Signal owner's club
Post by: BASguy on November 15, 2015, 03:03:33 PM
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: BASguy on November 15, 2015, 03:04:22 PM


Well, the environment looks like you're giving the tool a fair shake at performing.  Not sure what you'll use the whistle for...? Maybe to alert the excavator not to back over you...?.   Anyway, nice pics.  It's always cool to see the "work site" along with the tools.....kinda gives some perspective. 



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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 15, 2015, 10:22:29 PM
I'm at my dad's in those pics.  I work every Saturday helping with his wreath operation.  Not making them, but all the grunt work of carrying poles of brush and bundles of wreaths.  The knife gets a lot of use and the pliers a bit.  That's been it though.  That knife is very sharp and has been great. 

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on November 16, 2015, 09:26:58 PM

Got my Signal today... and two Tootsie Pops rolls out of the envelope  :woohoo: Thank you Cutlery Shoppe  :tu:

Order placed Friday night and got it on Monday. Great job Cutlery Shoppe! Had to time my lunch hour so I could intercept it at the mail box.... totally worth it. Looks very nice. Very compact to what I imagined it would be. Feels very light too, just a little bit heavier than the Juice KF4 I was carrying.

I noticed that it was partially open and thought that the pivots might need tightening. Played with it and thought it was a good thing because I do not need to break it in and then thought it sucks because it will just flop open when carrying it. That's when I noticed the slider lock... a nice touch in my opinion.

Well, I got to wait 2 more weeks for the Juice challenge to end. Till then I will just have to refrain my self to touch but not play.  :wait:

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 16, 2015, 09:40:04 PM

Got my Signal today... and two Tootsie Pops rolls out of the envelope  :woohoo: Thank you Cutlery Shoppe  :tu:

Order placed Friday night and got it on Monday. Great job Cutlery Shoppe! Had to time my lunch hour so I could intercept it at the mail box.... totally worth it. Looks very nice. Very compact to what I imagined it would be. Feels very light too, just a little bit heavier than the Juice KF4 I was carrying.

I noticed that it was partially open and thought that the pivots might need tightening. Played with it and thought it was a good thing because I do not need to break it in and then thought it sucks because it will just flop open when carrying it. That's when I noticed the slider lock... a nice touch in my opinion.

Well, I got to wait 2 more weeks for the Juice challenge to end. Till then I will just have to refrain my self to touch but not play.  :wait:

While you've got those two to hand, could I make a pic request please?  :salute: any chance of a pic of the KF4 alongside the handle with the caribiner, to compare the length of the Juice with the length of the handle before the clip starts (hope that makes sense)  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: forest77 on November 16, 2015, 10:55:10 PM
Congrats , Rishardh . I hope you enjoy your new gear.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on November 16, 2015, 11:19:24 PM


While you've got those two to hand, could I make a pic request please?  :salute: any chance of a pic of the KF4 alongside the handle with the caribiner, to compare the length of the Juice with the length of the handle before the clip starts (hope that makes sense)  :cheers:

Is this what you were looking for?

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on November 16, 2015, 11:20:41 PM
Congrats , Rishardh . I hope you enjoy your new gear.

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Thank you!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 16, 2015, 11:28:50 PM


Is this what you were looking for?

Perfect! Thank you  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 17, 2015, 02:07:07 AM
Welcome rishardh :cheers:  I love that slide lock as I had that same thought when I first played with mine.  I'm assuming that looseness is intentional then, but not sure.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: toolguy on November 17, 2015, 03:57:23 AM
When I first removed the tool from its box,it struck me as the most visually striking tool Leatherman has made recently.

After playing with it around our country retreat,I came to the conclusion that it would make a wonderful tool for the younger generation.When I arrived home I ordered six more for our grandkids.This tool will be their first multi-tool.

These photos illustrate that it isn't necessary to open the main body of the tool and then close it,in order to use its individual tools.As a matter of fact by keeping the main body of the tool open you have more leverage.

Unlike one of our members who denigrated the tool and continued to belabor his point,I see this tool as being perfectly capable for its intended purpose.Perhaps this is the difference between two people who look at the proverbial glass of water and one person sees that glass as half empty and the other person sees the glass as half full.LOL.

It's a good tool but not perfect,there is no perfect tool.

Add me to this club of owners. Hoorah !
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 17, 2015, 04:18:11 AM
Welcome Toolguy :cheers:  I agree with your thoughts on the inner tool usage with the handles extended (which I mentioned in my review), as well as how cool it looks.  Your grandchildren are lucky ;)

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on November 17, 2015, 05:41:36 AM


Perfect! Thank you  :cheers:

Your welcome. I am guessing you wanted this for... hmmm.... aaaaah... drawing blanks here  :rofl:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on November 17, 2015, 05:44:36 AM
Welcome rishardh :cheers:  I love that slide lock as I had that same thought when I first played with mine.  I'm assuming that looseness is intentional then, but not sure.

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Thanks, that would be my guess too. Maybe they are targeting boy scouts as well.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on November 17, 2015, 06:53:11 AM

Some pics I took tonight.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f232/rishardhanaffi/LMSignal1_zpsitnt2xfp.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/rishardhanaffi/media/LMSignal1_zpsitnt2xfp.jpg.html)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f232/rishardhanaffi/LMSignal3_zps4jmu7wrt.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/rishardhanaffi/media/LMSignal3_zps4jmu7wrt.jpg.html)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f232/rishardhanaffi/LMSignal2_zpsnisepn9y.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/rishardhanaffi/media/LMSignal2_zpsnisepn9y.jpg.html)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f232/rishardhanaffi/LMSignal4_zpsxhjljalt.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/rishardhanaffi/media/LMSignal4_zpsxhjljalt.jpg.html)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f232/rishardhanaffi/LMSignal5_zpsvdscferi.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/rishardhanaffi/media/LMSignal5_zpsvdscferi.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 17, 2015, 08:45:49 PM


Nice !!


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 17, 2015, 08:47:46 PM
Agreed on best looking MT !
Even without the yellow.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/927379938ffa8825d29a2255264e6c45.jpg)


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 18, 2015, 12:18:29 AM
Sweet pics rishardh and Colt. 
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151116_110948_zpsf1npid4m.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151116_110948_zpsf1npid4m.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: captain spaulding on November 18, 2015, 12:20:48 AM
Agreed on best looking MT !
Even without the yellow.

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Looks better without the yellow crap all over it.
Title: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 18, 2015, 12:27:58 AM
Agreed on best looking MT !
Even without the yellow.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/927379938ffa8825d29a2255264e6c45.jpg)


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Looks better without the yellow crap all over it.
Agreed

In a pinch the crap would work, would I take it as back up, not on your life. That's why I took mine off. The tool is bare bones but that is what I like about it. I like to carry an SAK so not much duplicates.

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Title: Signal owner's club
Post by: BASguy on November 18, 2015, 01:00:09 AM

After playing with it around our country retreat,I came to the conclusion that it would make a wonderful tool for the younger generation.When I arrived home I ordered six more for our grandkids.This tool will be their first multi-tool.


Well, we know who's getting nominated for the "bad grandpa" award


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 18, 2015, 01:52:38 AM
Agreed on best looking MT !
Even without the yellow.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/927379938ffa8825d29a2255264e6c45.jpg)


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Looks better without the yellow crap all over it.
Agreed

In a pinch the crap would work, would I take it as back up, not on your life. That's why I took mine off. The tool is bare bones but that is what I like about it. I like to carry an SAK so not much duplicates.

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Exactly this as it relates to carrying a SAK with it.  It's perfect for that.  I certainly wouldn't carry the Signal as a standalone item though for sure.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 18, 2015, 01:53:11 AM

After playing with it around our country retreat,I came to the conclusion that it would make a wonderful tool for the younger generation.When I arrived home I ordered six more for our grandkids.This tool will be their first multi-tool.


Well, we know who's getting nominated for the "bad grandpa" award


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 18, 2015, 01:56:13 AM




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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on November 18, 2015, 03:19:30 PM
Signal + CT 34, killer combo

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/18/cfe14b480d8315f83f384cff031f03a2.jpg)



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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 18, 2015, 03:29:46 PM
Nice Colt

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on December 31, 2015, 11:16:09 PM

Took these pics for the Fire Maker badge.

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: toolguy on December 31, 2015, 11:39:15 PM

Took these pics for the Fire Maker badge.

 That's the way to do it brother,good-on-ya.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on December 31, 2015, 11:47:32 PM

Took these pics for the Fire Maker badge.
Nice

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on December 31, 2015, 11:50:19 PM
Figure I should show off my customized Signal here
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151228_153605_zps1wshcpkr.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151228_153605_zps1wshcpkr.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151228_153558_zpshp4fpo6g.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151228_153558_zpshp4fpo6g.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151228_153653_zpsexotqgan.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151228_153653_zpsexotqgan.jpg.html)


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on January 01, 2016, 09:11:43 AM


Nice... I love it. I am guessing you have a thing for red heads too  :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on January 01, 2016, 10:07:00 AM
I've got temporary membership thanks to Kampfer.   :cheers:

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/633/23225280493_b3265f8e20_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BokCJz)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on January 01, 2016, 03:37:37 PM


Nice... I love it. I am guessing you have a thing for red heads too  :D
Oddly enough I don't  :think:

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on January 01, 2016, 03:39:13 PM
I've got temporary membership thanks to Kampfer.   :cheers:

Sweet.  Maybe you'll end up a permanent member if you like it

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: twiliter on January 01, 2016, 03:40:32 PM
Enablers! I am so tempted... :facepalm:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on January 01, 2016, 03:54:55 PM


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on January 01, 2016, 10:25:48 PM
I've got temporary membership thanks to Kampfer.   :cheers:

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/633/23225280493_b3265f8e20_b.jpg)
Sweet.  Maybe you'll end up a permanent member if you like it

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I do want one but they aren't in my price range.   :(
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on January 02, 2016, 12:28:09 AM

They dropped significantly here since I got mine....almost makes me wish I'd waited.  Almost  How much are they in upside-down-future-world?

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on January 02, 2016, 12:40:03 AM


Cheapest I've seen was US$200, approx four times my budget.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on January 02, 2016, 12:42:38 AM
Yeah that's a ridiculous price.  I paid $100 and that's honestly much higher than I should've paid, but I love it, so I don't feel too bad about it.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: bdAmmo on January 06, 2016, 08:14:05 AM
Happy to be checking in as part of this club, I gotta feeling my Signal will be around for a while.  I do need a new ferro rod though, mine is about used up after a few fires.  Probably need more practice with it.

(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae191/bdAmmo/image_zpscp9yxt3d.jpeg) (http://s971.photobucket.com/user/bdAmmo/media/image_zpscp9yxt3d.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on January 06, 2016, 02:39:16 PM

Nice pic
The ferro rod can be popped out and rotated to a fresh surface, unless you've done so already.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on January 10, 2016, 06:29:27 PM
Happy to be checking in as part of this club, I gotta feeling my Signal will be around for a while.  I do need a new ferro rod though, mine is about used up after a few fires.  Probably need more practice with it.

Nice pic
The ferro rod can be popped out and rotated to a fresh surface, unless you've done so already.

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Looks like LM does not sell just the ferro rods. You got to buy it with the whistle for $8. I've used my rod about 10 times to try and there is no noticeable wear on it other than scratch marks. I used the back side of the saw as a striker. Will post a pic later.


Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on January 10, 2016, 07:47:12 PM

Yeah, I bought a new set of the yellow attachments to get the red dye job right after messing up the first set.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on January 10, 2016, 08:45:34 PM

Ferro Rod after 20-30 strikes... 10 fires. I used pet balls, mag shavings, etc as starters so did not have to strike it that hard.

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on January 24, 2016, 02:19:00 AM
Figured I'd bump this to see if there are any new Signal owners here, or how we're all getting along with them

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on January 24, 2016, 02:56:31 AM
I have carried mine for a month now. Miss scissors mostly.

Have used the hammer a few times for light tapping and is useful. I did not like the hammer at first but it's growing on me. Awkward to drive nails though, but doable on small nails, with a lot of patience. The carabiner has been very useful too. While working instead of keeping it on the ground can hang it on something within reach.

My personal favorite gadget is the knife sharpener... but do not use it for sharpening. I use it as a nail nick. I chew my fingernails and have a tiny key chain pry bar attached to the lanyard loop on my MTs and use that to open tools. One day I had forgotten it and I was about to use my key instead and then saw the sharpener and that's what I have been using ever since. One less thing to carry. The only fear is I might lose it   ::)

Yet to use the Awl and Can Opener. Have had nor problem with the other tools. Having to use the driver with the tool open does not bother me. Not a fan of the tiny whistle and ferro rod. As a survival tool they should have made them more usable. I have started some fires to test it but you need some help with fire starters.

That's my report after a month of use.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on January 24, 2016, 03:47:56 AM
Thanks for the update rishardh

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on January 25, 2016, 09:20:10 AM
Every time I see the price of the Signal (and the bracelet) I just laugh, and it's just getting worse with the exchange rate.
Truly thankful they don't awaken the must-have in me :facepalm:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on January 26, 2016, 12:13:16 AM
Every time I see the price of the Signal (and the bracelet) I just laugh, and it's just getting worse with the exchange rate.
Truly thankful they don't awaken the must-have in me :facepalm:

Yes, the retail price is insane. They are targeting the $500 backpack crowd  >:( If you can get your hands on one for 30% off or better it is a nice MT.


Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on January 26, 2016, 12:30:36 AM
Every time I see the price of the Signal (and the bracelet) I just laugh, and it's just getting worse with the exchange rate.
Truly thankful they don't awaken the must-have in me :facepalm:

Yes, the retail price is insane. They are targeting the $500 backpack crowd  >:( If you can get your hands on one for 30% off or better it is a nice MT.
I won't argue with the pricing issue.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Goatlord666 on January 26, 2016, 04:17:59 AM
I'm in

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on January 26, 2016, 04:26:01 AM
I'm in

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/25/a4e89b6f709255f03507efe51242aa9e.jpg)
Hey buddy!  Welcome to the club dude

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Goatlord666 on January 26, 2016, 07:48:29 AM
Lovin it every day!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on January 26, 2016, 02:16:45 PM
Lovin it every day!
Sweet

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SteveC on January 26, 2016, 11:45:58 PM
Cool Signal Mod (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,63314.msg1216891.html#msg1216891)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on January 27, 2016, 12:27:48 AM
That's a neat mod.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: genevabuck on January 27, 2016, 01:41:57 AM
I'm a huge Leatherman fan and have a ton of there tools. I got to handle a Signal today. It was built decent, but I just don't see me using an inch long Ferro rod or sharpener.  Just not functional. The whistle looked questionable as well.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Fortytwo on January 27, 2016, 10:59:11 AM
I'm a huge Leatherman fan and have a ton of there tools. I got to handle a Signal today. It was built decent, but I just don't see me using an inch long Ferro rod or sharpener.  Just not functional. The whistle looked questionable as well.

I don't really see them as being your go-to solution. Remember that lots of people wont even think to bring that kind of stuff or that you might lose them. So you throw the Signal in your bag and when you realise your lighter is crapping out on you you can take out the Signal. And questionable is still miles better than none.

That said I'll stick with my belief that the Signal would have been better as the more capable cousin of the Skeletool.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on January 28, 2016, 05:11:13 PM
Cool Signal Mod (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,63314.msg1216891.html#msg1216891)

I've got a spare Wingman Scissor and was planning on doing the Mini Surge mod but now that I have seen this I might put it on the Signal because I do not have to lose the saw. Need to figure out how to make the saw lock open.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on February 23, 2016, 08:16:16 PM
DAMASCUS STEEL FOR SIGNAL  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on February 23, 2016, 08:28:12 PM
Cool Signal Mod (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,63314.msg1216891.html#msg1216891)

I've got a spare Wingman Scissor and was planning on doing the Mini Surge mod but now that I have seen this I might put it on the Signal because I do not have to lose the saw. Need to figure out how to make the saw lock open.

HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_5eQ6GPKog  :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Padre on February 23, 2016, 08:45:47 PM
One of my tools I haven't actually used that much. The set just seems lacking. I still like it but I guess its waiting more serious usage.
It still might be one of the looking MTs ever made and I love the lock that keeps it shut.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on February 24, 2016, 03:55:31 AM
DAMASCUS STEEL FOR SIGNAL  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
:drool:

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Weasel on March 02, 2016, 01:30:40 PM
I'm trying to resist buying a signal but it's my birthday today so might treat myself. I would like to handle one in a shop first though.


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: magentus on March 02, 2016, 02:17:31 PM
I'm trying to resist buying a signal but it's my birthday today so might treat myself. I would like to handle one in a shop first though.


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Happy Birthday Weasel Old chap! How old are you today?  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on March 02, 2016, 02:27:01 PM
I'm trying to resist buying a signal but it's my birthday today so might treat myself. I would like to handle one in a shop first though.


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Many happy returns Weasel  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Weasel on March 02, 2016, 02:49:50 PM

I'm trying to resist buying a signal but it's my birthday today so might treat myself. I would like to handle one in a shop first though.


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Happy Birthday Weasel Old chap! How old are you today?  :tu:
I'm  34 today buddy


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Weasel on March 02, 2016, 02:50:12 PM

I'm trying to resist buying a signal but it's my birthday today so might treat myself. I would like to handle one in a shop first though.


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Many happy returns Weasel  :cheers:
Cheers buddy


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on March 03, 2016, 12:30:07 AM
I'm trying to resist buying a signal but it's my birthday today so might treat myself. I would like to handle one in a shop first though.


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Happy birthday bud!  Go ahead and treat yourself

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SteveC on March 03, 2016, 01:14:16 AM
Happy birthday W  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SAK Guy on March 03, 2016, 02:17:57 AM
Happy birthday W  :cheers:

+1
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Padre on March 13, 2016, 12:07:30 PM
Would it be possible to add a pin to the other side too to make Signal tougher to open?
Like drilling a holes on the sides?
I kinda dislike the lock and the tool has a option for pin on both sides?
(http://s24.postimg.org/e27rpl3dx/IMG_0001.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on March 13, 2016, 02:05:36 PM
I'm not sure, but it looks possible.....

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: kingoftow on March 15, 2016, 02:20:36 PM
Yeah I got my Signal from Cutlery  :multi: :multi:Shoppe for $74.80 with free shipping (quickly also)...I think it is a great mid-size lightweight alternate to my Leatherman MUT (which I tend to EDC more when I need a heavier duty MT)...i can see the Signal becoming very popular in much the same way as my Skeletool (which my youngest Daughter now EDC's) due to its expanded capabilities...glad this thread was started 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: kingoftow on March 15, 2016, 02:47:20 PM
I concur...the Signal is a very visually striking multitool (as is the MUT)...the Leatherman designers let all the stops out on this one! :salute:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: kingoftow on March 15, 2016, 04:00:58 PM
Yeah rishardh...ordered my Signal on a Monday and got in the mail on Wednesday (along with the candy--those folks at Cutlery Shoppe have the best price on the Signal and they are nice to deal with)...it is a very cool multitool for EDC... :multi:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: kingoftow on March 15, 2016, 04:14:30 PM
Hey Monrouge...thanks for starting this club (not too many folks in my area are into multitools)...btw CS has the Signal for $74.80 and it includes the nylon case and shipping, Most other places I've seen are charging $99.00 dollars w/o case and $120.00 with the sheath...wonder if CS would ship over seas at a good rate, Anyways I really enjoy carrying and using my Signal...great tool for use around the house and Bike shop :angel:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on March 15, 2016, 08:42:07 PM
No problem kingoftow, and welcome to the club :cheers:

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on March 15, 2016, 10:23:14 PM
Yeah rishardh...ordered my Signal on a Monday and got in the mail on Wednesday (along with the candy--those folks at Cutlery Shoppe have the best price on the Signal and they are nice to deal with)...it is a very cool multitool for EDC... :multi:

Welcome to the Club  :cheers:  Glad you like the Tootsie Rolls. I think there is going to be a Signal challenge in April. Join in the fun and show off your Signal.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on March 20, 2016, 07:44:34 PM
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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Demel on March 29, 2016, 03:21:22 AM
From first seeing the signal, it hadn't appealed to me. Not because I thought it was a bad tool, but rather I am not in the market they are trying to pitch it to. I'm not an outdoorsman, backpacker, or bush crafter. I would love to, but life hasn't turned out that way. About a month ago I started a new job in the trades and I've noticed that there aren't many multi tool carriers. Strange to me. You'd think they would want to minimize as much weight as possible. Having this new occupation, I have realized what I prefer to carry has changed as well. Ergo, I've been experimenting more on different carry options. This morning was the first day the signal really started to appeal to me. Minus the removable yellow pieces, it actually hits what I need most. Pliers, blade (although I wouldn't mind a 154cm pe blade), saw (cutting drywall), awl (one of the glaring problems with the wave), bit driver, can opener (in case of lunch emergencies) and hammer (putting bushings on conduit, light tapping, ect...)

If there is a way to replace the rod/whistle piece for maybe extra bit storage and lose the file, for me personally, it makes this an ideal tool for what I'm doing. Working construction, away from dedicated tools most of the day, up on ladders...a true tradesman tool. I wanted to put all this up to point out how easy marketing can make us forget the versatility of what these tools are really meant to be. I want one now. A few tweaks sure, a 154cm blade as a bonus, and I can see this being a bona fide contender for serious work. Now the hunt begins   :ahhh
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on March 29, 2016, 04:46:13 AM
Same here Demel as it relates to the target market aspect.  I'm not in the least bit the type of person this is intended for, in terms of outdoors activity that is.  In terms of a customer who's curiosity gets the best of him though however, that would be me ;)  I'm still glad I let it happen though, as it's still one of my favorites.  Good luck with the new job too :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Demel on March 29, 2016, 06:28:53 PM
Thanks. Eventually I'll get my hands on a signal and test out my theory. Time will tell
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on March 31, 2016, 06:19:58 AM
Eventually happened for me  :whistle:

In hand I'll say its an attractive tool.  I think the Skeletool need a refresh after having this tool in hand.  I also feel the tool demands the Molle sheath as opposed to the nylon one. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on March 31, 2016, 06:28:58 AM
Welcome to the club buddy!  Glad you seem to like it.  I look forward to any thoughts once you carry/use it.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on March 31, 2016, 06:36:56 AM
Thanks  :tu  so far I like it.  I played with it just a bit but so far so good.  As far as the target market, well, I don't know anymore  :think:.  Aside from the obvious ferro rod/whistle it really isn't much of a "survival tool".  It does appear to be a small MUT more so.  I'm going to take it out tomorrow along with my MUT. 

I do think it would have been amazing in orange or yellow or some bright color.  Contradicting myself  I would have liked to see it in cammo too. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Tom Munch on May 14, 2016, 04:30:09 PM
One of my tools I haven't actually used that much. The set just seems lacking. I still like it but I guess its waiting more serious usage.
It still might be one of the looking MTs ever made and I love the lock that keeps it shut.

I was working with my Signal pliers and dropped it on concrete.  It bent the lock so that I had to do some surgery to get it to lock again.  It
is actually a potential weak point on the tool as it turns out.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on May 14, 2016, 10:42:25 PM


I dropped it with the awl open and it bent the awl, the lock was fine though.   ;)   :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Roman Bureš on August 02, 2016, 10:07:05 PM
I'm in! This MT is big surprise for me. I'm passionate with that!  >:D


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Ow-56OAuGA/V6C9x7gJm6I/AAAAAAAAR3o/F0_vfMEt9sUsmWHvzgTIN64Gg8Qlqox5ACCo/s800/IMG_20160802_154950.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7WWW_nJuZ9o/V6C9yBrpP8I/AAAAAAAAR3k/5T1hAs-ZVY8TxxJMOSPb21wraUoNxASYgCCo/s800/IMG_20160802_155008.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: ddogu on August 02, 2016, 10:26:55 PM
 :nothingtoadd:
As a non-Signal-owner I'm a fan of this sexy tool!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: ddogu on August 02, 2016, 10:28:10 PM
One of my tools I haven't actually used that much. The set just seems lacking. I still like it but I guess its waiting more serious usage.
It still might be one of the looking MTs ever made and I love the lock that keeps it shut.

I was working with my Signal pliers and dropped it on concrete.  It bent the lock so that I had to do some surgery to get it to lock again.  It
is actually a potential weak point on the tool as it turns out.

I dropped it with the awl open and it bent the awl, the lock was fine though.   ;)   :D

Seriously??  :-[
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2016, 10:48:46 PM
I'm in! This MT is big surprise for me. I'm passionate with that!  >:D


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Ow-56OAuGA/V6C9x7gJm6I/AAAAAAAAR3o/F0_vfMEt9sUsmWHvzgTIN64Gg8Qlqox5ACCo/s800/IMG_20160802_154950.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7WWW_nJuZ9o/V6C9yBrpP8I/AAAAAAAAR3k/5T1hAs-ZVY8TxxJMOSPb21wraUoNxASYgCCo/s800/IMG_20160802_155008.jpg)

They are very nice :cheers: and I am sure I will have one before the year is out :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on August 02, 2016, 11:54:53 PM
I'm in! This MT is big surprise for me. I'm passionate with that!  >:D


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Ow-56OAuGA/V6C9x7gJm6I/AAAAAAAAR3o/F0_vfMEt9sUsmWHvzgTIN64Gg8Qlqox5ACCo/s800/IMG_20160802_154950.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7WWW_nJuZ9o/V6C9yBrpP8I/AAAAAAAAR3k/5T1hAs-ZVY8TxxJMOSPb21wraUoNxASYgCCo/s800/IMG_20160802_155008.jpg)
Welcome to the club :cheers:  It's nice to see another Signal fan :tu:

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: JP on August 03, 2016, 12:56:03 AM
Any good prices on these in Canada?

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on August 03, 2016, 02:10:39 AM
I'm in! This MT is big surprise for me. I'm passionate with that!  >:D


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Ow-56OAuGA/V6C9x7gJm6I/AAAAAAAAR3o/F0_vfMEt9sUsmWHvzgTIN64Gg8Qlqox5ACCo/s800/IMG_20160802_154950.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7WWW_nJuZ9o/V6C9yBrpP8I/AAAAAAAAR3k/5T1hAs-ZVY8TxxJMOSPb21wraUoNxASYgCCo/s800/IMG_20160802_155008.jpg)

Welcome.  I got a second one to see if I could mod it, I cannot.  I'm thinking I should set it free so someone else can have a play  :think:. 

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on August 03, 2016, 04:44:51 AM


I dropped it with the awl open and it bent the awl, the lock was fine though.   ;)   :D

Seriously??  :-[

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on August 03, 2016, 04:47:26 AM
I'm in! This MT is big surprise for me. I'm passionate with that!  >:D


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Ow-56OAuGA/V6C9x7gJm6I/AAAAAAAAR3o/F0_vfMEt9sUsmWHvzgTIN64Gg8Qlqox5ACCo/s800/IMG_20160802_154950.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7WWW_nJuZ9o/V6C9yBrpP8I/AAAAAAAAR3k/5T1hAs-ZVY8TxxJMOSPb21wraUoNxASYgCCo/s800/IMG_20160802_155008.jpg)

Welcome.  I got a second one to see if I could mod it, I cannot.  I'm thinking I should set it free so someone else can have a play  :think:. 



 :pok:   :gimme:   :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: ddogu on August 03, 2016, 10:18:48 AM
I'm in! This MT is big surprise for me. I'm passionate with that!  >:D


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Ow-56OAuGA/V6C9x7gJm6I/AAAAAAAAR3o/F0_vfMEt9sUsmWHvzgTIN64Gg8Qlqox5ACCo/s800/IMG_20160802_154950.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7WWW_nJuZ9o/V6C9yBrpP8I/AAAAAAAAR3k/5T1hAs-ZVY8TxxJMOSPb21wraUoNxASYgCCo/s800/IMG_20160802_155008.jpg)

Welcome.  I got a second one to see if I could mod it, I cannot.  I'm thinking I should set it free so someone else can have a play  :think:. 



 :pok:   :gimme:   :cheers:

Yeah, make a GAW!!  :D :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: ddogu on August 03, 2016, 10:19:35 AM


I dropped it with the awl open and it bent the awl, the lock was fine though.   ;)   :D

Seriously??  :-[



Oh come oon, this could have happened to any other tool, too. It probably landed directly on the tip of the awl.

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on August 03, 2016, 01:17:14 PM


Bent tip aside, the awl on the Signal could have been better, ST300 > Rebar > Signal.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Roman Bureš on August 03, 2016, 01:46:57 PM
I think that Signal i the most sexy MT ever! I love it!!!  :multi:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 03, 2016, 01:57:38 PM


Bent tip aside, the awl on the Signal could have been better, ST300 > Rebar > Signal.

At least it didn't mess the lock up  :whistle: :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on August 03, 2016, 02:29:51 PM
New pic of mine :)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160803/03d19da384fa90bca522c10df584edf3.jpg)

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Kev D on August 03, 2016, 03:11:06 PM
 :drool: :drool:

oooo they are nice in that colour
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on August 03, 2016, 03:47:02 PM
:drool: :drool:

oooo they are nice in that colour

Thanks!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on August 03, 2016, 03:48:41 PM
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20160803_081410_zpsivnclm1c.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20160803_081410_zpsivnclm1c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Gohard on August 03, 2016, 05:21:12 PM
One of these days.........one of these days!!!!!

I'll get one.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 03, 2016, 05:38:36 PM
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20160803_081410_zpsivnclm1c.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20160803_081410_zpsivnclm1c.jpg.html)

I like the mod and the color :dd: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on August 03, 2016, 07:07:12 PM

Thanks man!

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Roman Bureš on August 04, 2016, 08:19:20 AM
My modification of Signal. I pasted small permanent magnet into 1/4" Box Wrench. 1/4" hex bits are holding fast in now!  :tu:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sMYmR2BuKEw/V6LcJgzFIoI/AAAAAAAAR6E/5T1joYI-XJoql7W6wwhAf7ji8MeMnpS6QCCo/s800/P8042714.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8EoiaBDIHSQ/V6LcJjgutQI/AAAAAAAAR6E/2g00ZvQ15VY-jrPrv7GpYCJKv3APuDyfgCCo/s800/P8042713.JPG)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: ddogu on August 04, 2016, 09:00:26 AM


Bent tip aside, the awl on the Signal could have been better, ST300 > Rebar > Signal.

How do you mean "better"? Longer or different material?

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on August 04, 2016, 10:24:29 AM


I would have preferred one like the ST300 awl.
I've even re profiled the ST300 awl to fit in my Charge and Rebar.
The one on the Signal is too rounded, missing the backside edge channel and tapered end.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: kingofswords on August 04, 2016, 12:42:30 PM
Quote
Welcome.  I got a second one to see if I could mod it, I cannot.  I'm thinking I should set it free so someone else can have a play  :think:.

does that mean the surge blade exchanger wont fit?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 04, 2016, 01:46:09 PM
My modification of Signal. I pasted small permanent magnet into 1/4" Box Wrench. 1/4" hex bits are holding fast in now!  :tu:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sMYmR2BuKEw/V6LcJgzFIoI/AAAAAAAAR6E/5T1joYI-XJoql7W6wwhAf7ji8MeMnpS6QCCo/s800/P8042714.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8EoiaBDIHSQ/V6LcJjgutQI/AAAAAAAAR6E/2g00ZvQ15VY-jrPrv7GpYCJKv3APuDyfgCCo/s800/P8042713.JPG)

That is definitely a worthwhile improvement :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on August 04, 2016, 03:52:43 PM
My modification of Signal. I pasted small permanent magnet into 1/4" Box Wrench. 1/4" hex bits are holding fast in now!  :tu:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sMYmR2BuKEw/V6LcJgzFIoI/AAAAAAAAR6E/5T1joYI-XJoql7W6wwhAf7ji8MeMnpS6QCCo/s800/P8042714.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8EoiaBDIHSQ/V6LcJjgutQI/AAAAAAAAR6E/2g00ZvQ15VY-jrPrv7GpYCJKv3APuDyfgCCo/s800/P8042713.JPG)
Nice :tu:

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on August 07, 2016, 04:38:23 PM
Quote
Welcome.  I got a second one to see if I could mod it, I cannot.  I'm thinking I should set it free so someone else can have a play  :think:.

does that mean the surge blade exchanger wont fit?

I think it could with some modification to the frame.  The BE housing that accepts the t shank blade is too wide for the Signals frame.  One would need to cut away material ( Metro&Breezy modified a Wave's frame ) to accommodate it.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,41159.msg662874.html#msg662874

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 07, 2016, 10:24:37 PM
Exchangeable Bit holder File/saw plus SAK Scissor  :multi:  OCTOBER CHALLENGE WILL BE FUN  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SAK Guy on August 08, 2016, 12:20:28 AM
:cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 08, 2016, 04:18:08 AM
:cheers:

+1 Obi1 :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 08, 2016, 07:08:56 PM
Leatherman Signal with Wingman scissor and Exchangeable Bit Holder  Saw  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SAK Guy on August 08, 2016, 07:33:27 PM
 Wow!!  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh   :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 08, 2016, 08:08:01 PM
Wow!!  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh   :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Bit Holder , Mini bit driver  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SAK Guy on August 08, 2016, 08:36:12 PM
 :sa: :sa: :sa:   :D   :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 08, 2016, 09:46:49 PM
:sa: :sa: :sa:   :D   :cheers: :cheers:

Pretty cool Obi1 :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SteveC on August 08, 2016, 09:50:20 PM
:sa: :sa: :sa:   :D   :cheers: :cheers:

Pretty cool Obi1 :cheers:


 :imws:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on August 09, 2016, 03:21:02 AM
:sa: :sa: :sa:   :D   :cheers: :cheers:

Pretty cool Obi1 :cheers:


 :imws:

Ditto :)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Gareth on August 12, 2016, 12:06:58 PM
Finally got the chance to have a hands on look at one of these in a shop.  First impressions were good (ish).  I liked the size and weight, the blade and saw were also good.  Still not a fan of modern Leatherman ergonomic on the handle spread when in pliers mode, but it's not as bad as some.  The diamond stone is....fine, I guess.  At least it's easy enough to remove and use, unlike the whistle. 

I'm sorry to say but my thoughts on the whistle haven't changed; it's not even slightly practical and there's no way it's a substitute for a proper whistle and fire starter.  First off it's far too fiddly to remove, tricky enough in a nice warm shop, I'd hate to have to try and access it when I'm cold, wet and in trouble.  I'm not inspired by the feel of the plastic either.  As a ferro rod it's also definitely on the small side, you'd still need to remove it from the main tool as you need to get the rod right down into your tinder so having it sitting half way up on the side of the Signal isn't ideal.  I'd never carry this alone and think myself prepared for an emergency.  I'd genuinely worry about the safety of someone who did.

The whistle is only one aspect of this tool though and, much as I don't like it, it doesn't make the rest of the tool bad.  I can't see myself buying one, but I understand you folks who like it enough to own it. :)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on August 12, 2016, 02:34:55 PM
Thanks for your thoughts Gareth :salute:  It's always interesting to hear others' views on a tool.  I agree about the plastic bits.  However, I don't have it as an emergency survival tool myself.  Much like you, I would likely carry another MT with it if I were going out in the woods or some area where survival would be in question (not likely for me at least).
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on August 12, 2016, 03:58:13 PM
It would have been neat to see a ferro rod attached like the MUT punch tool ( screwed in ).  That would have been much better IMO.  "Survival tool"  :think: naw, I still don't see it either.  A whistle, ferro rod, and saw are all great items to have when outdoors but I think we all know on the Signal its salesmanship. 

I think the tool is a lot neater than I probably originally thought it would be.  Glad you got to handle one. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 12, 2016, 04:24:45 PM
Good to have another POV :cheers: I have been back and forth about getting one as well :think: it is a bit high for what it is but it is awesome that it is a beefier Skeletool and it I really :like: It has several possibilities to mod and I also like that about it :salute:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on August 12, 2016, 08:41:38 PM
Good to have another POV :cheers: I have been back and forth about getting one as well :think: it is a bit high for what it is but it is awesome that it is a beefier Skeletool and it I really :like: It has several possibilities to mod and I also like that about it :salute:

Sounds to me like you want one, but just need to pull the trigger :pok: ;)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 16, 2016, 08:32:20 PM
Letherman Signal and Wenger Mountaineer  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 16, 2016, 10:11:06 PM
Good to have another POV :cheers: I have been back and forth about getting one as well :think: it is a bit high for what it is but it is awesome that it is a beefier Skeletool and it I really :like: It has several possibilities to mod and I also like that about it :salute:

Sounds to me like you want one, but just need to pull the trigger :pok: ;)

Perhaps birthday and/or Christmas money will help me get this nice tool ;) I can wait til then :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on August 17, 2016, 04:43:01 AM


Perhaps birthday and/or Christmas money will help me get this nice tool ;) I can wait til then :D

Sounds like a plan :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 08, 2016, 03:29:43 AM
Bumping in case there are any new Signal owners :)

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 08, 2016, 07:22:35 AM
Yea, I'm in too, forgot to update the thread.

Cool tool so far, I like it.

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 08, 2016, 03:38:46 PM
I knew you were one of the recent additions ;)
Welcome to the club Pete :cheers:

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 09, 2016, 08:58:54 AM
Welcome to the club Pete :cheers:

 :cheers: Mate, I am very happy to be here. So far the tool has been cool to carry and use.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 12, 2016, 11:29:22 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161112/3def7ea788a0d8fe369dc10526c5b44d.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 12, 2016, 11:31:32 PM
Congrats to the newest editions to the club :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 13, 2016, 02:01:27 AM
Welcome gdoolittle :cheers:

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 13, 2016, 08:51:42 AM
Yea, welcome mate.

What are your initial thoughts on the tool? I think it is a cool tool and pretty underrated.

Cheers

Pete

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 13, 2016, 02:55:29 PM
Yea, welcome mate.

What are your initial thoughts on the tool? I think it is a cool tool and pretty underrated.

Cheers

Pete
Thanks all, Ive actually had it for about a month or so and just have not posted it here. Overall I would say it is pretty good. Not worth 100 dollars to me, but I got it NIB for 75. When I first got it it was covered in dust (probably sitting in the cardboard box on the shelves for so long), so I cleaned it up and oiled it and it was still a little rough, but it has broken in somewhat now and is much better. The sharpener and fire steel/whistle aren't the best at all, but better than nothing if you weren't planning on being stranded. I would have liked to see a pair of scissors somewhere but its no big deal to carry a classic. The fact that you cant close the tool all the way to use the bit driver kind of sucks, but it would be OK in a pinch or if you prefer to screw with the tool open. I would have honestly liked to have seen either a fully serrated blade or a fully plain blade, but some people only carry one knife/tool, so again, both sides of the combination edge work when you need them to. Pliers and saw are great of course. Tool is very carry able, surprisingly so actually. It has an awl, which is awlsome! And one way to get around the bit driver issues is to just use the hex head if you carry standard bits. I think the hammer was a nice edition. Yeah you could just use a rock, but if you are going to put a carabiner why not put the extra space to use?

Overall, I like it more than I thought I would and would and do carry it outdoors, but there are a lot of compromises that might just be deal-breakers for some folks.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 13, 2016, 04:05:09 PM
Thanks for the thoughts on it gdoolittle :cheers: I am seeing a pattern of similar likes and dislikes throughout most of what people say about this tool and I guess for what it is (technically a scaled up Skeletool) then it probably excels but if you look at it as a scaled down Wave then it may not shine as much :think: I do  :like: the idea of this tool and will probably get one, especially if I can get one in my price range ;)  :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 13, 2016, 11:24:37 PM
Thanks for the thoughts on it gdoolittle :cheers: I am seeing a pattern of similar likes and dislikes throughout most of what people say about this tool and I guess for what it is (technically a scaled up Skeletool) then it probably excels but if you look at it as a scaled down Wave then it may not shine as much :think: I do  :like: the idea of this tool and will probably get one, especially if I can get one in my price range ;)  :like:
Looked back at that and wow my grammar was rough :facepalm: thats what happens when you use your phone's keyboard so much. Poncho you've been talking about wanting one for a while. My plan if I didn't like the tool when I got it was to offer to sell it to you! :rofl: Turns out I like it a lot more than I expected. I will keep my eye out for good prices around here though and let you know if I see one on sale!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 14, 2016, 01:56:51 AM


Sounded like a good plan :D Glad you like it though :cheers: Closer to Christmas I will have some extra money and I will probably get one then :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 14, 2016, 02:09:10 AM

Extra money close to Christmas?! unheard of
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 14, 2016, 07:04:13 AM
Thanks all, Ive actually had it for about a month or so and just have not posted it here. Overall I would say it is pretty good. Not worth 100 dollars to me, but I got it NIB for 75. When I first got it it was covered in dust (probably sitting in the cardboard box on the shelves for so long), so I cleaned it up and oiled it and it was still a little rough, but it has broken in somewhat now and is much better. The sharpener and fire steel/whistle aren't the best at all, but better than nothing if you weren't planning on being stranded. I would have liked to see a pair of scissors somewhere but its no big deal to carry a classic. The fact that you cant close the tool all the way to use the bit driver kind of sucks, but it would be OK in a pinch or if you prefer to screw with the tool open. I would have honestly liked to have seen either a fully serrated blade or a fully plain blade, but some people only carry one knife/tool, so again, both sides of the combination edge work when you need them to. Pliers and saw are great of course. Tool is very carry able, surprisingly so actually. It has an awl, which is awlsome! And one way to get around the bit driver issues is to just use the hex head if you carry standard bits. I think the hammer was a nice edition. Yeah you could just use a rock, but if you are going to put a carabiner why not put the extra space to use?

Overall, I like it more than I thought I would and would and do carry it outdoors, but there are a lot of compromises that might just be deal-breakers for some folks.

G'Day Mate,

You touch on some good points here. I have been carrying it now for two weeks as part of my Signal challenge. It has surprised me too in how good a tool it is. I have to agree, it needs to be at a cheaper price point - but that is not a discussion for this thread. The hex hole has surprised me the most. Initially I could see some usefulness, but not as a camper or a hiking situation. I have used it quite a bit and you can put a surprising amount of torque through it.

On the scissors, a Wave scissors will fit inside, but you need to do some modification to get the bit driver to close properly. There is a small metal tab that must be filed away before it will close properly. Some folks have added a Wingman scissors where the saw goes too. The blade is quite good, but I prefer a PE blade. Once the challenge is finished, I will add a Wave blade to it to see it it will be better for MY needs.

I like it a lot too.

Cheers,

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 14, 2016, 07:13:57 AM

Nice mod Pete! :cheers: :tu: It is always useful to have a pair of scissors no matter what the situation.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on November 14, 2016, 07:21:38 AM


SAK Scissor is better  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 14, 2016, 07:44:23 AM
The Wave scissors was just a test. I have not finished it yet.

And yes, SAK scissors will be superior to the Wave one, but I prefer to keep to one marque when I do the mods.  ;)

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on November 14, 2016, 07:50:41 AM
The Wave scissors was just a test. I have not finished it yet.

And yes, SAK scissors will be superior to the Wave one, but I prefer to keep to one marque when I do the mods.  ;)

Pete

 :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: kingofswords on November 14, 2016, 02:51:37 PM
could the wave scissors fit where the spare washer next to the awl and bottom of knife is? was thinking of doing this myself.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 14, 2016, 05:20:30 PM


Extra money close to Christmas?! unheard of

I mean I will get money from a few different people as my Christmas presents ;) :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 14, 2016, 05:21:28 PM
New page banana man dance

:nanadance:       :nanadance:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 14, 2016, 05:24:12 PM


I mean I will get money from a few different people as my Christmas presents ;) :D
Suuuurreee....

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 14, 2016, 05:26:02 PM

Nice mod Pete! :cheers: :tu: It is always useful to have a pair of scissors no matter what the situation.

I  :like: the Wave scissors personally and it keeps it with a more factory look but I know SAK scissors are hard to beat :tu: Love the mod :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 14, 2016, 05:26:24 PM

Suuuurreee....

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161114/0dffbd358b204f84e9cc3086dd5aa093.jpg)

 :facepalm:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 14, 2016, 05:29:23 PM


"Christmas presents"
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on November 14, 2016, 10:44:04 PM

Suuuurreee....

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161114/0dffbd358b204f84e9cc3086dd5aa093.jpg)

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :rofl:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David Bowen on November 16, 2016, 05:57:36 AM
Does anyone get discoloration on their diamond sharpener? It's doing it from constant contact with my fingers when gripping the tool to cut stuff. Discoloring is similar to what it does to the diamond file on my Waves.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 16, 2016, 07:02:53 AM
G'Day,

Mine is still same colour as when I got it. It did not even change colour when I chucked it in some black RIT dye. I use mine daily too for cutting lunch stuff.

Cheers,

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 16, 2016, 07:07:21 AM
G'Day,

Mine is still same colour as when I got it. It did not even change colour when I chucked it in some black RIT dye. I use mine daily too for cutting lunch stuff.

Cheers,

Pete
Same here.  I was surprised that the dye had no effect on mine.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: JP on November 22, 2016, 10:23:18 PM
How does the Signal Compare to the MUT and the Skeletool.

I own both but not a Signal.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 23, 2016, 12:31:18 AM
It's pretty much right in between  I think.  It can be seen as a beefier Skeletool, or a scaled down MUT.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 23, 2016, 10:04:37 AM
How does the Signal Compare to the MUT and the Skeletool.

I own both but not a Signal.

G'Day,

Monrogue is spot on.

I own the MUT and Signal, and the Signal is smaller and lighter than the MUT. I don't have the Skele so cannot comment on the comparison to it. The Signal is more EDC friendly, I think, than the MUT, due to being smaller and lighter. You also get a few more tools on the Signal. The MUT is a fantastic tool, but is is very military focused. I prefer the MUT blade though, the Signal one has some very aggressive serrations. A Wave or Charge PE blade will be a better blade in it I think.

You can read my thoughts on the tool here: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,69091.0.html

Cheers,

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: JP on November 23, 2016, 05:03:28 PM
Thank you for the comparison pictures.

Maybe I could find a Black Friday deal on a Signal..... :D

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 24, 2016, 12:24:10 AM
Thank you for the comparison pictures.

Maybe I could find a Black Friday deal on a Signal..... :D

You are welcome. If you can find it for a very good deal, I'm sure you will not be disapointed.  :pok:

Cheers,

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 24, 2016, 02:10:52 AM
Yes the comparison pics were great for me as well :cheers:

Question, I know it has been talked about but would a PE Wave blade work in the Signal :think:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 24, 2016, 04:26:41 AM
Yes the comparison pics were great for me as well :cheers:

Question, I know it has been talked about but would a PE Wave blade work in the Signal :think:
Yeah, Colt did it I believe.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 24, 2016, 04:31:23 AM
Yes the comparison pics were great for me as well :cheers:

Question, I know it has been talked about but would a PE Wave blade work in the Signal :think:
Yeah, Colt did it I believe.

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Thanks Mons :salute: Yet another reason for me to get a Signal I guess :facepalm: I have an extra Wave balde just sitting around :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 24, 2016, 05:13:40 AM


Thanks Mons :salute: Yet another reason for me to get a Signal I guess :facepalm: I have an extra Wave balde just sitting around :D

Yup, dooooo eeeeet :pok:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 24, 2016, 10:23:12 AM
I am certainly going to fit a Wave PE blade. As much as I like the Signal blade, a PE blade is much better for my needs. Mine should be here before the week is gone, I hope...

As Monrogue said: Do It   :pok:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on November 24, 2016, 03:01:24 PM
S30v
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Simplon on November 24, 2016, 03:10:49 PM
Another club I can join. I went to my favourite Leatherman dealer this morning to collect a nice Signal multitool. :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 24, 2016, 04:20:27 PM
Another club I can join. I went to my favourite Leatherman dealer this morning to collect a nice Signal multitool. :tu:

Congrats on anther one :tu:

I knew I had seen someone put that blade in a Signal :D Thanks for the pic Obi1 :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on November 24, 2016, 05:20:17 PM
Another club I can join. I went to my favourite Leatherman dealer this morning to collect a nice Signal multitool. :tu:
Welcome to the club :cheers:

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 24, 2016, 10:01:17 PM
S30v

Is the S30V a better choice than the 154CM?

Cheers,

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on November 24, 2016, 10:34:36 PM
S30v

Is the S30V a better choice than the 154CM?

Cheers,

Pete

Leatherman website say 6 times better 440  , three time beter then 154 cm .. I dont know about that  :think:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 24, 2016, 11:15:32 PM
Leatherman website say 6 times better 440  , three time beter then 154 cm .. I dont know about that  :think:

Interesting, I only have 154CM blades hence the question. The differences will also impact the edge retention I would imagine.

Cheers,

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: chrono on November 26, 2016, 06:21:05 AM
I got in and out of this club within a week  :salute: I bought a used Signal, just to check it out. I liked its weight, frame, and somewhat minimalist approach. What I did not like were the removable plastic parts. Clumsy and not intuitive to use. It was changed hand late last week. So I am Signal-less again  :P
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 26, 2016, 08:39:30 AM
I got in and out of this club within a week  :salute: I bought a used Signal, just to check it out. I liked its weight, frame, and somewhat minimalist approach. What I did not like were the removable plastic parts. Clumsy and not intuitive to use. It was changed hand late last week. So I am Signal-less again  :P
The little plastic bits are the only things on the Signal I have not used. The file did a nail a while ago, but that is about it. I would love to have a plastic bit container that fits in where the ferro rod is. Maybe carry an additional two bits. And since it is removable a plastic mould can possibly be made... I am going to check on this with the ferro rod out.

Pete

PS
Well I had a quick look at the whistle. One bit will most definitely fit, but the whistle will no longer work. One will also have to make a sort of retaining mechanism to keep the extra bit inside. I don't think that two bits will fit though. There may be space for two standard hex bits. I will have a play over the next few days and see what I can come up with.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 26, 2016, 11:46:08 PM
I think that with the bit is a better use than the whistle anyways :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on November 27, 2016, 12:34:43 AM
I think that with the bit is a better use than the whistle anyways :tu: :like:

That Ferro Rod slot  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 27, 2016, 07:01:57 AM
That Ferro Rod slot  :cheers:

I think so too. If I take some off the sides it might fit in flat and have enough plastic for a type of retaining clip(s). One might even be able to keep the whistle functioning then, I will have a look during the week.

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on November 27, 2016, 06:50:33 PM
That Ferro Rod slot  :cheers:

I think so too. If I take some off the sides it might fit in flat and have enough plastic for a type of retaining clip(s). One might even be able to keep the whistle functioning then, I will have a look during the week.

Pete

Long bit drive on pocket clip would be awesome..
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 28, 2016, 09:45:58 AM
Long bit drive on pocket clip would be awesome..

Indeed, I tried putting one UNDER the clip, it sort of fits but over time will bend the clip. I think adding to the outside might make for some interesting moments getting the tool out of one's pocket. Not sure what to use to keep it on the clip?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: lurkee on February 28, 2017, 04:18:08 PM
It's way too expensive for an EDC for me, I lose several pocketknives per year, so I carry cheapie lock blades, :-) But the Signal rides in my BOB, with a lanyard and pocket sheath. Then if I try to walk off and leave my Signal someplace, the sheath flops against my leg and reminds me.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: lurkee on February 28, 2017, 04:24:49 PM
I also carry a freznel lense and a lighter and a small coil of waxed 1/2" cotton rope, with an inch of copper tubing on one end. It makes a superb tool for lighting fires. The tube is the flame-adjuster. The charred rope will take a spark when it's soaking wet
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: lurkee on February 28, 2017, 04:34:10 PM
I see them selling on Ebay for about $70 at the end of the auctions.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 01, 2017, 07:06:26 PM
Hi guys! I have some questions, and i hope this is the right place to ask. I have a Surge, and i absolutely love it...but, you know...summer is coming, and the surge is too big and bulky and heavy to been carried in a pair of shorts...so, since that was my b-day few days ago, i'm thinking at the Signal like a self-present for me (hell, i deserve it!)...my question is this: if i buy the signal, could i swap the bottle opener and the saw of the signal with the big flathead and the t-shank of the Surge? With this mod the Signal could be the perfect multitool...hope you can help me...😁

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on June 01, 2017, 08:21:58 PM
 :multi:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on June 02, 2017, 12:22:42 AM
Hi guys! I have some questions, and i hope this is the right place to ask. I have a Surge, and i absolutely love it...but, you know...summer is coming, and the surge is too big and bulky and heavy to been carried in a pair of shorts...so, since that was my b-day few days ago, i'm thinking at the Signal like a self-present for me (hell, i deserve it!)...my question is this: if i buy the signal, could i swap the bottle opener and the saw of the signal with the big flathead and the t-shank of the Surge? With this mod the Signal could be the perfect multitool...hope you can help me...😁

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Short answer is no sorry. Either would take a fair bit of work to get them in. Both great tools but the parts aren't really interchangeable.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 02, 2017, 12:29:37 AM
Mmmm... i understand.... i saw a signal on youtube with the scissors (from a wingman) so i hoped to do something like that with the t-shank... now i am a sad man.... ☹

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on June 02, 2017, 12:42:01 AM
It's still a great multitool...
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on June 02, 2017, 12:42:29 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4188/34630801306_9d078b6733_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ULcUH9)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on June 02, 2017, 12:42:45 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4204/34944646486_c5c551eb7e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VeWrWW)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on June 02, 2017, 12:43:00 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4226/34984846465_ca6946fe85_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Viuu12)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on June 02, 2017, 01:36:24 AM
Mmmm... i understand.... i saw a signal on youtube with the scissors (from a wingman) so i hoped to do something like that with the t-shank... now i am a sad man.... ☹

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:multi:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWAHrOfqCU8&t=88s
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: darkpsyche on June 02, 2017, 11:29:53 PM
Has anyone thought of combining the scales of a regular signal with the coyote tan signal to create a pure black version? Just curious... :-\
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on June 03, 2017, 11:49:20 AM
Has anyone thought of combining the scales of a regular signal with the coyote tan signal to create a pure black version? Just curious... :-\

If I can get one to Oz, that will be what I'd do.

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 03, 2017, 12:34:15 PM
It's still a great multitool...
Absolutely... but i'm afraid i'll miss one or two tools from the surge, and i think that i could not find useful the sharpener and the ferrorod of the Signal... mmm...could i swap this two tool with something else? I want to creare the perfect multitool for my needs....

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on June 03, 2017, 11:39:31 PM
It's still a great multitool...
Absolutely... but i'm afraid i'll miss one or two tools from the surge, and i think that i could not find useful the sharpener and the ferrorod of the Signal... mmm...could i swap this two tool with something else? I want to creare the perfect multitool for my needs....

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It's part of reducing weight and bulk.

The closest to a mini surge would be a modified wave/charge.
I would rather pocket a signal over those two.

Partner it with a sak and you're good to go.

And another really good option is the Victorinox Spirit.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 11, 2017, 11:51:45 AM
Hi guys!! New day, new questions...
1) do you think should be enough space, in the signal's shell, to fit&carry a spare Surge Diamond file?
2) do you think should be possible to change the can opener (i can open bottles with the carabiner, and cans with the knife or the awl) on the signal with the big flathead of the surge? I use the big flat to scrape and light prying, and there is nothing similar on the signal...
Waiting for owner's opinion, thank you all for your help!!

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 11, 2017, 11:58:10 AM

Hey Obi, how did you mod the bit driver to fit the spare blades?

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 11, 2017, 04:02:03 PM
Still no Signal here :facepalm: So sorry to say I am no help :oops: Hope you get your answers Bancomat :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on June 11, 2017, 09:31:42 PM

Hey Obi, how did you mod the bit driver to fit the spare blades?

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Drill a hole in bit holder and file down saw and diamond file . Done !   :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on June 12, 2017, 09:30:32 AM
Hey Obi, how did you mod the bit driver to fit the spare blades?

Have a look at this post. I asked a similar question and Obi posted the picture in the message quoted: Infact have a read through the whole post. Lots of good info and pictures.

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,68777.msg1359290.html#msg1359290

Cheers,

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Spartan19 on August 01, 2017, 11:19:48 PM
Took mine hiking this weekend as a test. It held up well, and is rapidly becoming one of my top 3 MT's! :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on August 02, 2017, 08:07:28 AM
Got my new Green one today, thanks to a very kind Inmate.

The Blade is an absolute work of art. It has contour lines all over it. Time will tell about the durability of it.

The pics also show my custom sheath made by another one of our inmates. Bovine leather, with crocodile inlays and lined with kangaroo.

Cheers,

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on August 02, 2017, 11:02:35 AM
Imagine if it was the body that had the contour lines on it instead... :dd:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2017, 12:03:09 PM
Great pics Spartan and Peter :dd: The Signal is still on my very long list :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on August 02, 2017, 12:06:09 PM
Imagine if it was the body that had the contour lines on it instead... :dd:

I'd keep the contours on the blade, but add a leaf print on the body. Similar to some Wenger RealTree Models, but more suitable colours.

I cannot say it enough, the blade is beautiful. Better than the Damascus one I bought for the original one, sadly not fitted. It is not quite as thick and rubs against the awl...

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: JP on August 02, 2017, 12:19:21 PM
The sheath is cool too!

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 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 ...
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 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
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r 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:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland 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!!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on August 03, 2017, 01:01:36 AM
 :facepalm:

Show content
I'm in ...

(http://i.imgur.com/K8oyTte.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Pd3LAmf.jpg)

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on August 03, 2017, 02:19:04 AM
 :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on August 03, 2017, 02:20:35 AM
Way to go  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 03, 2017, 03:32:59 AM
Congrats TG :rofl: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn 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!!!

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha 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.   
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r 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:  ;)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 04, 2017, 03:00:09 AM
I just wished they would give us all of the above as options :dd: :like: :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: ReamerPunch on August 04, 2017, 03:11:25 AM
So, the Wave blades drop in the Signal?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Spartan19 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:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha 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. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn 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 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha 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.   

 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn 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.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: ReamerPunch 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

 :salute:
Combo blade it is.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue 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 ...
Hey buddy.....
:assimilate:


Proud SAKMC member :)

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on August 11, 2017, 06:12:39 PM
Mine has the file ;)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170811/982a2b76a2a34b4d47acfce2a918a170.jpg)

Proud SAKMC member :)

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

Proud SAKMC member :)

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 11, 2017, 08:32:04 PM
Mine has the file ;)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170811/982a2b76a2a34b4d47acfce2a918a170.jpg)

Proud SAKMC member :)

 :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :gimme:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: ReamerPunch on November 20, 2017, 05:24:41 AM
Ka-blam!  :mail:

(https://i.imgur.com/2kEIgak.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/83iPBGe.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 20, 2017, 12:59:29 PM
Nice one RP :like: I am still trying to find one on the cheap :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 20, 2017, 01:02:15 PM
Me too Poncho!!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on November 26, 2017, 04:33:33 PM
Me too, guys
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on November 30, 2017, 11:20:02 AM
I would love to see a Signal Vs MUT comparison...
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on December 01, 2017, 07:14:41 AM
I would love to see a Signal Vs MUT comparison...

Here you go
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on December 01, 2017, 10:50:29 AM
 :cheers:  :hatsoff:

Any thoughts?  :pok:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 01, 2017, 12:30:44 PM
Great comparison pics :salute: Thanks for that Pete :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Glockfan on December 01, 2017, 01:06:26 PM
I would love to see a Signal Vs MUT comparison...

Here you go


 :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: chrono on December 23, 2017, 07:17:20 PM
My ticket to this club
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on December 23, 2017, 07:48:10 PM
Congrats Chrono

I just bought that same REI Signal for my best friend for Christmas. My girl keeps looking at it asking me if I'm sure I wouldn't rather keep it and give him something else. So far I'm holding fast
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on December 23, 2017, 10:06:51 PM
I can see  there is a lot of reversal taking place - opinions now compared to prior to the Signal' s release. And I would tend to take more to heart reviews and comments made after handling the tool. Some folks who previously balled at the design may now have one and like it.

However, we can like something while not exactly using it for the intended purpose. Like an old cardbodrd box zip tied to the grill of an 18-wheeler in the winter...it definitely serves a purpose, but it sure isn't the one intended when designed.

Or more like a store bought frozen Boston Creme Pie. Pretty tasty dessert but as a Boston Creme Pie, it actually sucks.

I don't own one nor have I so much as committed frottage with a Signal outside of the package, so maybe I'm all wet...

But I look at what and who this was geared towards, and scratch my head at so many design choices.

1) it should be stainless or otherwise brightly colored. You will need to find it, if you need it. Maybe even use a highly polished surface as a...signal...
2) whistle should be integral to one of the handles and made of SS. Never lose it.
3) Ferro rod should screw in somewhere or be secured by cable lanyard. Again, never lose it.
4) replace loose bit with dedicated driver. So. You. Don't...lose...it.
5) sharpening file should also screw into its storage. See the end of #'s 2, 3, & 4.
6) 420 HC is fine. Harder steel is harder to sharpen. But a spill over rocks with the knife blade open will do in even a much "nicer" blade. Besides, a better blade steel would up the price, and this is already...
7) over priced.
-8- hex tools (3 of them) seem to serve little purpose other than cheaply bumping up the tool count, just to try and justify this thing and its price, try to make it seem close to SURGE in tool count.

There. I said it.

But if I get one for Christmas I sure wouldn't complain...

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on December 23, 2017, 10:13:11 PM
Good points TB.  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on December 23, 2017, 10:17:41 PM
The only point I would agree with is number 7, it is overpriced.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: chrono on December 23, 2017, 11:06:57 PM
I agree this tool is overpriced. I got the standard one before, and sold it. I do not like the plastic pieces. I think it offers less for money, compared to the reliable Wave.

But... don't the dark green and the topo paint jobs look cool? My price point for a new Signal is about $60. I need to be extremely lucky to get that. And I don't want to pay $110 + tax that REI want. Then came eBay with one at $85. I just had to do it.  :P Now only if I could score a TTC Damascus blade for cheap
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on December 23, 2017, 11:32:38 PM
But... don't the dark green and the topo paint jobs look cool?
Oh yeah, they look awesome. Just not practical for it's (original) intended purpose.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: gadgetman7 on December 28, 2017, 03:51:06 AM
Chrono, I’ve played with the TTC blade. It’s ground wrong, rubs on the awl and is very soft. I wouldn’t waste my money.


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on December 28, 2017, 10:31:59 AM
Chrono, I've played with the TTC blade. It’s ground wrong, rubs on the awl and is very soft. I wouldn't waste my money.

100% correct. My Damascus blade is back in the drawer. I would not buy one if I had the opportunity to have a look at it first inside the tool.

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: doctorz on December 28, 2017, 04:07:11 PM
I own the signal for two years now and i am not impress with it, its my week ended tools and the lack of scissor really piss me off, the chance i get to buy a new wave i will, the usability of the tool is very limited, the fire rod barely work the files is useless its so small and the head of the plier should have been put in the wave instead wich i will do when i buy a new wave, really tired of leatherman not evolving , the new tool with dual colour is not a move its a distraction for hypster, they need to step there game
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on December 28, 2017, 09:18:59 PM
Send it to me then.  :pok:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on December 28, 2017, 11:48:16 PM
Or to me
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Spartan19 on January 06, 2018, 06:29:12 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 06, 2018, 11:28:34 PM
:cheers:

Great pic Spartan :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: JustinCase on February 23, 2018, 06:36:17 PM
(https://imageshack.com/a/img923/2212/baPhdo.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on February 23, 2018, 07:20:55 PM
 8)   :gimme:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 23, 2018, 09:07:23 PM
(https://imageshack.com/a/img923/2212/baPhdo.jpg)

That pic looks awesome :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on February 25, 2018, 03:31:00 AM
(https://imageshack.com/a/img923/2212/baPhdo.jpg)
Nice one!

Proud SAKMC member :)

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on March 01, 2018, 07:33:11 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4714/39653783355_49a29ee971_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23q51gV)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Xire . on March 02, 2018, 02:00:27 AM
My BLACK OXIDE signal Just arrived today from the US,im in 🇨🇦. Paid a hefty bill on shipping because my friend from there used a giant box lol...all good though so happy. Leatherman Canada don't have them and im not sure kf they ever will. It says my pictures are too big so i can't post
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on March 02, 2018, 10:44:47 AM
It says my pictures are too big so i can't post

Email the pics to yourself, it should reduce them enough.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2018, 12:08:33 PM
Show content
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4714/39653783355_49a29ee971_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23q51gV)

Great pic Zoid :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on March 05, 2018, 08:57:46 AM
Show content
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4714/39653783355_49a29ee971_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23q51gV)

Great pic Zoid :like: :like:

:cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on March 05, 2018, 08:57:55 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4666/39918473454_0d961188c4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23PsBqj)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on March 05, 2018, 11:06:07 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 05, 2018, 12:18:54 PM
The flower looks like it might eat the bee :o :ahhh Great pic and that is a beatiful flower :like:

Also can't tell from the pic is that a capenter bee or a bumble bee :think:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 05, 2018, 12:22:30 PM
The flower looks like it might eat the bee :o :ahhh Great pic and that is a beatiful flower :like:

Also can't tell from the pic is that a capenter bee or a bumble bee :think:

Kept looking back and forth with other pics and I guess it is a carpenter bee :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SteveC on March 05, 2018, 02:00:36 PM
Show content
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4666/39918473454_0d961188c4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23PsBqj)


Nice pic !   :like: :tu:

  Thistle ?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Xire . on March 05, 2018, 08:07:43 PM
It says my pictures are too big so i can't post

Email the pics to yourself, it should reduce them enough.

Gotcha! Here it is! Love it and i made tons of mods on it already...thank you
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on March 05, 2018, 08:22:57 PM
The flower looks like it might eat the bee :o :ahhh Great pic and that is a beatiful flower :like:

Also can't tell from the pic is that a capenter bee or a bumble bee :think:

Kept looking back and forth with other pics and I guess it is a carpenter bee :tu:

It was a bumble bee. Had another pic that showed the bumble bee much better but I didn't like the angle of the MT.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on March 05, 2018, 08:23:46 PM
Show content
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4666/39918473454_0d961188c4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23PsBqj)


Nice pic !   :like: :tu:

  Thistle ?

Thanks and yeah it's thistle.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on March 05, 2018, 08:25:10 PM
It says my pictures are too big so i can't post

Email the pics to yourself, it should reduce them enough.

Gotcha! Here it is! Love it and i made tons of modsmon it already


:tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Random_Username on March 05, 2018, 09:49:54 PM
I've never really been a fan of the Signal, but the green/topo REI version looks pretty sweet. I mean, it's a surefire way for me to lose $110ish within an hour in the woods, as I would absolutely drop this somewhere, but it looks cool nonetheless!   :whistle:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on March 05, 2018, 10:13:48 PM
Gotcha! Here it is! Love it and i made tons of mods on it already...thank you
What mods?  :pok:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: OUTDOORTREE on March 08, 2018, 08:03:49 AM
Signal in its element - right next to the fire it started.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: OUTDOORTREE on March 08, 2018, 08:05:59 AM
Titan Survival Cord. Great stuff.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on March 10, 2018, 12:39:44 AM
Titan Survival Cord. Great stuff.


 :dd:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Xire . on March 27, 2018, 08:22:12 PM
Here is the modded Black oxide Signal
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on March 28, 2018, 09:13:55 AM
Here is the modded Black oxide Signal

That looks awesome ...  :drool:

Love the mods on that one, are you looking at this Leatherman  (maybe something for 2019, Mr. Tim Leatherman ? :pok:.)

 ;)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Monrogue on March 28, 2018, 03:10:42 PM
Here is the modded Black oxide Signal
Very cool mods

Proud SAKMC member :)

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: JustinCase on March 28, 2018, 04:32:37 PM
 :clap: Great mods!...Just need to enlarge the pic a bit so I can see it better :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on March 29, 2018, 08:45:45 AM
Here is the modded Black oxide Signal

That looks very nice.

A question: Does the hook blade rub against the awl?

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Xire . on March 29, 2018, 10:53:04 AM
Here is the modded Black oxide Signal

That looks very nice.


A question: Does the hook blade rub against the awl?

Pete

A little bit, helps retain the hook. You could ground doun the awl base slightly to allow the hook blade tip to go in smoothly. Im still working and trialling on some more mods....cant get enough of a good thing lol
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on April 11, 2018, 11:56:04 AM
  Gave in ... to the GREEN side.  :ahhh

  Leatherman is now selling the REI Green version on their website, and I added engraving.
  Figured it would be a good companion tool to carry with the newer BioLite CampStove 2 (https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/campstove-2-bundle) bundle. PepsiCo gave us a bonus this year, so I decided to splurge a little. And am planning on getting out and do some camping this year. Have a portable Seagull S8 mandolin to take with me too. About all I really need now is a pickup with camper shell, and a fishing license. :D  And a woman ... dog.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on April 25, 2018, 02:33:01 PM
 Signal arrived last week. Ordered in a pocketed sheath, and notice the sheath that came with the Signal was slimmer and not quite as long as the generic ones being sold that can hold the Surge. A tad thicker as well, but ... found with the Fenix E12 to get it stuffed into the elastic pocket.

  Like that it is lighter & slimmer, and that whistle is loud enough to scare Robins away! Not tried the ferrocerium rod yet. The Awl needs to be more of a tapered design for sewing purposes. Undecided about the file. Tempted to throw in a spare Surge file in the back sheath pocket area.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on April 30, 2018, 08:24:21 AM
  Biggest question I have on this tool is why did Leatherman not add a blade or scissors on the back side adjacent to the pocket clip?? :twak:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on May 01, 2018, 10:45:38 PM
Here is the modded Black oxide Signal

 :2tu: :dd:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Spartan19 on June 21, 2018, 02:10:22 AM
Let's get the signal fanclub fired up again!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 21, 2018, 11:46:12 AM
Let's get the signal fanclub fired up again!

Great combo Spartan :like: I still have yet to get a Signal ::) Still haven't found one in my price range :ahhh :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 21, 2018, 12:57:02 PM
Let's get the signal fanclub fired up again!

Great combo Spartan :like: I still have yet to get a Signal ::) Still haven't found one in my price range :ahhh :D

maybe you haven't received the signal yet?  :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SteveC on June 21, 2018, 01:37:04 PM
Let's get the signal fanclub fired up again!

 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 21, 2018, 09:10:14 PM
Let's get the signal fanclub fired up again!

Great combo Spartan :like: I still have yet to get a Signal ::) Still haven't found one in my price range :ahhh :D

maybe you haven't received the signal yet?  :D

 ::)

 :rofl: that must be it :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on June 21, 2018, 10:35:20 PM
I'm imagining the Leatherman logo shining in the sky like a Bat-signal...
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on July 03, 2018, 02:40:12 AM
Let's get the signal fanclub fired up again!
Awesome Grizzly


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: ReamerPunch on July 03, 2018, 11:33:43 AM
I'm imagining the Leatherman logo shining in the sky like a Bat-signal...

Had it in the meme thread.  :D
(http://i.imgur.com/BgQV2ni.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 03, 2018, 12:27:02 PM
 :tu: That was on my to do list... you have saved me the trouble.  ;)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on July 18, 2018, 07:15:29 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1802/43480906121_7fa10a277a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29fg1xc)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 18, 2018, 07:17:43 AM
Cool saw.  :tu:

Oh and :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on October 08, 2018, 05:00:02 PM
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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SteveC on October 08, 2018, 05:14:05 PM
Nice one !   :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Darrell85 on December 31, 2018, 05:10:13 PM
My signal has been my go to edc and work carry for probably 1 1/2 years now and it has never let me down, so i decided that she needed a companion.  I have always liked the look of the tan leatherman tools and when i saw this one at near perfect condition for $85 i threw in an offer of $70 on the bay and it was accepted. I already picked up a set of bo scissors for it and a bo blade exchanger is on its way from loki (both purchased before the new tool was).
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2018, 06:46:09 PM
Looks great Darrell :like:

And I missed that pic of yours colt :ahhh Nice  :o :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SteveC on December 31, 2018, 06:47:03 PM
I like the mod you did Darrell    :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Darrell85 on December 31, 2018, 06:52:06 PM
I like the mod you did Darrell    :like: :tu:
Thanks! I has to try out my new dremmel i got for Christmas. Lol. It feels better clipped to my pocket and makes the screwdriver able to be used while the handles are closed. I really like the mod but I will leave the new one intact. Plan on adding to the new one, not taking away.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Darrell85 on January 11, 2019, 01:44:55 AM
Latest addition.... Blade exchanger. I just realized looking at the picture, i think it chose its new name.. Man signal. Haha.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2019, 03:48:15 AM
 :like: the mod :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: JustinCase on June 21, 2019, 07:59:13 PM
I will like to purchase the new Crimson color but what's holding me back is that I'm not sure if the color will peel off the handles very easy ::)  Any advice from those who own colored Signals?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/1158/9wHp1x.png)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on June 22, 2019, 03:31:39 PM
Latest addition.... Blade exchanger. I just realized looking at the picture, i think it chose its new name.. Man signal. Haha.

Yep, did the man signal as well with the scissors over can opener. My new go too Multitool.

Want the red one sooo bad.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on July 14, 2019, 08:30:39 PM
Count me in

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190714/07cc57d5436e9ab8a85ace7aa81038ac.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on July 15, 2019, 01:45:09 AM
A very simple hack for the signal that really makes it function as 1/4inch hex driver.

https://youtu.be/QppRHla83kg
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 15, 2019, 12:19:12 PM
Congrats alexanderre :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on July 15, 2019, 12:48:19 PM
Congrats alexanderre :tu: :like:
Thanks Poncho
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 15, 2019, 01:57:29 PM
A very simple hack for the signal that really makes it function as 1/4inch hex driver.
Good idea HG!  :tu:
And is that a compass on your watch strap?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on July 17, 2019, 01:10:37 PM
Noticed a rather weird flaw on my brand new Signal today :(

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190717/873859c5cfcfcf8219269ea38d3ee46c.jpg)

Has anyone else seen anything similar?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on July 17, 2019, 03:38:55 PM
Noticed a rather weird flaw on my brand new Signal today :(

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190717/873859c5cfcfcf8219269ea38d3ee46c.jpg)

Has anyone else seen anything similar?

Even more disappointing- the liner lock on the saw didn’t work at all though engaged and looked just fine, so I got the tool replaced at the store and now have a seemingly flawless one
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on July 17, 2019, 09:02:23 PM
Even more disappointing- the liner lock on the saw didn’t work at all though engaged and looked just fine, so I got the tool replaced at the store and now have a seemingly flawless one

Good to hear you got a good one the second time  :tu:

Just to be sure, the flaw on the first one, was it the "casting line" in the bitholder?  That looked a little weird indeed, don't know if something like that would create a weak spot, but I wouldn't feel comfortable about that either, so exchanging the tool was the best thing to do in my opinion  ;).
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on July 17, 2019, 10:34:43 PM
Good to hear you got a good one the second time  :tu:

Just to be sure, the flaw on the first one, was it the "casting line" in the bitholder?  That looked a little weird indeed, don't know if something like that would create a weak spot, but I wouldn't feel comfortable about that either, so exchanging the tool was the best thing to do in my opinion  ;).

Can’t really say what was the cause of it, but I could actually live with it (at least I tried), but a totally malfunctioning liner lock on a saw made me act decisively The new one has a bit stiff to open knife and pliers but I’m sure it’ll get better over time
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on July 17, 2019, 10:35:56 PM
Good idea HG!  :tu:
And is that a compass on your watch strap?

Yes, Sunto makes an amazing compass called the Clipper. What sets it apart imo is the adjustable dial and a trajectory arrow making it much more usable than some of the cheaper wrist compasses out there.

Cheers,
H.G.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on July 19, 2019, 11:25:01 AM
Can’t really say what was the cause of it, but I could actually live with it (at least I tried), but a totally malfunctioning liner lock on a saw made me act decisively The new one has a bit stiff to open knife and pliers but I’m sure it’ll get better over time

So yesterday I wanted to show my lady how the new Signal I got as a replacement works just fine and the liner lock on a saw would withstand the pressure and the moment I tried to show it it collapsed just like the previous one :oops:
But I checked it at the store like 5 times for sure applying really significant amounts of pressure and it did just great... Then I realized that probably the problem is called "Ballistol", which I applied to both tools the moment I brought them home  :D And the cool thing is that there is really no easy way to clean it there, so I guess I'll just have to give it a few days to completely dry out...

Conclusion: beware of using Ballistol with liner locks :multi:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on July 19, 2019, 12:52:05 PM
So yesterday I wanted to show my lady how the new Signal I got as a replacement works just fine and the liner lock on a saw would withstand the pressure and the moment I tried to show it it collapsed just like the previous one :oops:
But I checked it at the store like 5 times for sure applying really significant amounts of pressure and it did just great... Then I realized that probably the problem is called "Ballistol", which I applied to both tools the moment I brought them home  :D And the cool thing is that there is really no easy way to clean it there, so I guess I'll just have to give it a few days to completely dry out...

Conclusion: beware of using Ballistol with liner locks :multi:

Goog to know, but honestly when are u ever going to put a lot of pressure on the back of a saw? The blade would be concerning. But I'd be ok using the saw even without a lock
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on July 19, 2019, 01:10:37 PM
Goog to know, but honestly when are u ever going to put a lot of pressure on the back of a saw? The blade would be concerning. But I'd be ok using the saw even without a lock

Well in a way you are totally right, but it closes even with a really modest pressure added, so might get injured even using a firesteel rod as of now  :dunno:
Title: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on July 19, 2019, 02:10:37 PM
So guys, has any of you been using your Signal on some hiking trips for at least 4-5 days in a row? Was it handy? Did you use it much?

And my main question- how did it stand up to moisture? Did you lube it with anything?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on July 19, 2019, 02:46:19 PM
So guys, has any of you been using your Signal on some hiking trips for at least 4-5 days in a row? Was it handy? Did you use it much?

And my main question- how did it stand up to moisture? Did you lube it with anything?

You make a good point about the fire steel. I think you would still need to oil the steel with prolonged exposure based on what happened to my wave. The black oxide one would be much more corrosion resistant. The victorinox steel holds up way better in constant wetness. I have never had an issue however with an s30V blade.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on July 19, 2019, 04:21:28 PM
You make a good point about the fire steel. I think you would still need to oil the steel with prolonged exposure based on what happened to my wave. The black oxide one would be much more corrosion resistant. The victorinox steel holds up way better in constant wetness. I have never had an issue however with an s30V blade.

Could you please tell me more about your Wave?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on July 19, 2019, 10:21:08 PM
Could you please tell me more about your Wave?

I took my wave camping and got a number of rust spots, was easy to remove with just a little lubricant and a rag..but it still urks me. Honestly I prefer the signal more as an EDC than as a camping tool. For woods, especially wet woods, I prefer the Victorinox Spirit or a BO ST300. I like the removable items on the signal, but they are 100% backup and don’t help with tasks on a day to day as much. Surprisingly, I’ve found the whistle and the other components of the Signal to make a very ideal EDC, but I think they completely missed the mark on a “camping” multitool, it is more of a “survival” MT. The blade is completely awesome! Super robust, but should have been plain edge for wood work. It has a great tool set for an OH smurf! moment however, I’d always rather have a tool that has no removable components so that I am less likely to lose things in the woods. I think ones you try a BO ST300 (not rebar because of the thin blades) you will see what I mean. I am eyeing the red and black Signal so maybe my opinions will change...I dont know.

I carry the signal nearly every day (although mine is heavily modded). I just rather have something more heft as a dedicated woodmans tool.

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on July 19, 2019, 10:46:54 PM
I took my wave camping and got a number of rust spots, was easy to remove with just a little lubricant and a rag..but it still urks me. Honestly I prefer the signal more as an EDC than as a camping tool. For woods, especially wet woods, I prefer the Victorinox Spirit or a BO ST300. I like the removable items on the signal, but they are 100% backup and don’t help with tasks on a day to day as much. Surprisingly, I’ve found the whistle and the other components of the Signal to make a very ideal EDC, but I think they completely missed the mark on a “camping” multitool, it is more of a “survival” MT. The blade is completely awesome! Super robust, but should have been plain edge for wood work. It has a great tool set for an OH smurf! moment however, I’d always rather have a tool that has no removable components so that I am less likely to lose things in the woods. I think ones you try a BO ST300 (not rebar because of the thin blades) you will see what I mean. I am eyeing the red and black Signal so maybe my opinions will change...I dont know.

I carry the signal nearly every day (although mine is heavily modded). I just rather have something more heft as a dedicated woodmans tool.

Oh, I see your point. Well, I have a Vic Forester I bought specifically for camping and hiking and it did amazing job there really, but it has no pliers and sometimes those are great for taking a pan off the fire. I’ll take both Vic Forester and LM Signal soon on a hike and will share my thoughts on them being used
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on July 20, 2019, 12:24:26 AM
Oh, I see your point. Well, I have a Vic Forester I bought specifically for camping and hiking and it did amazing job there really, but it has no pliers and sometimes those are great for taking a pan off the fire. I’ll take both Vic Forester and LM Signal soon on a hike and will share my thoughts on them being used

That would be awesome! The signal does have one of the best blades I've seen for its size...why Leatherman ..why the combo blade..it was sooo close to perfect.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Sos24 on July 20, 2019, 03:50:35 AM
I took my wave camping and got a number of rust spots, was easy to remove with just a little lubricant and a rag..but it still urks me. Honestly I prefer the signal more as an EDC than as a camping tool. For woods, especially wet woods, I prefer the Victorinox Spirit or a BO ST300. I like the removable items on the signal, but they are 100% backup and don’t help with tasks on a day to day as much. Surprisingly, I’ve found the whistle and the other components of the Signal to make a very ideal EDC, but I think they completely missed the mark on a “camping” multitool, it is more of a “survival” MT. The blade is completely awesome! Super robust, but should have been plain edge for wood work. It has a great tool set for an OH smurf! moment however, I’d always rather have a tool that has no removable components so that I am less likely to lose things in the woods. I think ones you try a BO ST300 (not rebar because of the thin blades) you will see what I mean. I am eyeing the red and black Signal so maybe my opinions will change...I dont know.

I carry the signal nearly every day (although mine is heavily modded). I just rather have something more heft as a dedicated woodmans tool.

I recently learned about the Signal and been looking for some opinions, especially on the usefulness of the more unique aspects (ferro, hammer, sharpener, whistle).  Your comment was very helpful.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on July 20, 2019, 04:24:26 AM
I recently learned about the Signal and been looking for some opinions, especially on the usefulness of the more unique aspects (ferro, hammer, sharpener, whistle).  Your comment was very helpful.

glad i could help.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on July 26, 2019, 07:02:59 PM
Finally got one  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: JonesE on July 29, 2019, 03:10:32 AM
Very nice Ivo.  :like: I hope you enjoy your new Signal.

JonesE
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 29, 2019, 12:13:16 PM
Very nice Ivo.  :like: I hope you enjoy your new Signal.

JonesE

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on July 29, 2019, 04:29:16 PM
(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/thanks/animated-thanks-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/) Jones and Poncho  :cheers:
Title: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on September 01, 2019, 09:00:57 PM
Found today to my surprise that a ferro rod on my Signal has cracked. Still works, but I feel kinda unsure of its reliability more and more... No idea how and why that happened, I know I can buy a replacement, the whistle is perfectly fine and so on.... Has any of you guys seen anything like that happening to your Signals?

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190901/0beebe3b66142c4e57ef657c215effbe.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 02, 2019, 01:44:42 AM
Bad luck,  alex :-\ at least a replacement can be bought but how much actual use did your ferro rod get :think: I know you use it some but how much :salute:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on September 02, 2019, 03:45:19 AM
Found today to my surprise that a ferro rod on my Signal has cracked. Still works, but I feel kinda unsure of its reliability more and more... No idea how and why that happened, I know I can buy a replacement, the whistle is perfectly fine and so on.... Has any of you guys seen anything like that happening to your Signals?

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190901/0beebe3b66142c4e57ef657c215effbe.jpg)

I think you illustrated exactly why I feel the ferro rod attachment is best left completely as a worst case option. But I'd talk to leatherman about it.

Cheers
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on September 02, 2019, 10:49:46 AM
Bad luck,  alex :-\ at least a replacement can be bought but how much actual use did your ferro rod get :think: I know you use it some but how much :salute:
Exactly, I used it only two times in order to just try if it works and is usable at all...
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on September 02, 2019, 10:50:24 AM
I think you illustrated exactly why I feel the ferro rod attachment is best left completely as a worst case option. But I'd talk to leatherman about it.

Cheers

How exactly do you suggest talking to LM? Is there an instrument for feedback?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on September 06, 2019, 04:38:48 PM
Here is my second SIGNAL  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: JustinCase on September 06, 2019, 11:43:49 PM
My new Cerakote Crimson color ;)..
Out of the the 4 new Signal colors, the Crimson Cerakote finish tend to hold up a lot better. I first ordered the Aqua but unfortunately the coating is like the un-famous orange Wave, you can see it spread all over the pliers and saw blade after several opening/closing. Called LM and they are aware of the issues and working to make sure the cerakote colors hold up better. A prepaid return label was sent to me so the Aqua went back to LM the following day.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/9240/a4W914.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on September 07, 2019, 03:19:35 AM
Nice colour though. :dd:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: gadgetman7 on September 11, 2019, 12:21:44 AM
Has anyone else had issues with the lock slipping? I bumped the spine of mine on a cabinet and the lock released. Doesn’t take much pressure at all. Tried it on two other Signals with the same result.


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: JustinCase on September 11, 2019, 12:55:19 AM
Now that you mentioned, I dropped mine on the sidewalk by accident without any issue at all with the lock, still secure and tight, but now the black coating chipped off on one side of the hammer, it's not pretty anymore :(
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 11, 2019, 04:14:37 AM
Nooo, JC, that's just a beauty/ character mark!!!
 :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Rapidray on September 11, 2019, 05:55:10 AM
The Signal seems like a nice one!  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on September 11, 2019, 09:42:23 AM
Surprisingly, I’ve found the whistle and the other components of the Signal to make a very ideal EDC, but I think they completely missed the mark on a “camping” multitool, it is more of a “survival” MT.

When it first came out people were wondering if it was a Survival Multitool....
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,54342.0.html

I'm not sure what it was actually marketed as.  :think:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Вадим Стус on September 11, 2019, 12:17:25 PM
An owner's club not started by zed? :ahhh

I think we'll have to check the rules and regulations if this is allowed. >:D

Glad you're liking your new multi. :cheers:

ok!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on September 12, 2019, 03:29:15 PM
Wow nice Justin  :drool: :drool: :drool: :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on September 14, 2019, 04:05:28 AM
Has anyone else had issues with the lock slipping? I bumped the spine of mine on a cabinet and the lock released. Doesn’t take much pressure at all. Tried it on two other Signals with the same result.


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Mine also had this issue
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on December 05, 2019, 06:53:16 PM
So it's been quite some time since I've discovered that crack on a ferro rod of my Signal and I have to say it didn't change a bit of it's functionality - still works, no more cracking and, basically, there's nothing to worry about. I know that now, however I have bought a spare whistle + ferro rod just in case back in a day  :multi:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on January 03, 2020, 12:26:49 PM
My SIGNAL's so far  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Rapidray on January 03, 2020, 02:47:59 PM
My SIGNAL's so far  :hatsoff:
Great collection and that Topo is a great looking model  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on January 03, 2020, 02:51:46 PM
Thanks RR , to me all SIGNAL's are great but there are so much of them and you don't find them cheap so mine are all NIB :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on January 03, 2020, 02:54:24 PM
So far I counted 10 different signals , only by color  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Rapidray on January 03, 2020, 03:08:19 PM
So far I counted 10 different signals , only by color  :hatsoff:
Yes they are not cheap...10 different colors, wow!  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 03, 2020, 08:30:33 PM
 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh I have yet to get one because of their price :facepalm: :D

Nice, Ivo :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Rapidray on January 03, 2020, 10:47:22 PM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh I have yet to get one because of their price :facepalm: :D

Nice, Ivo :like:
They are and really above what I am willing to pay myself, but it is what it is.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on January 04, 2020, 07:13:33 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: King_Gorilla on January 04, 2020, 11:55:17 PM
I was at my buddies house a few days ago.  Long story short:  we were draining some rain water out of a boat.  It gets cold enough to freeze during the nights so there was ice floating in his boat.  My buddy had to go back to his house to get some tools so I had a few minutes to mess around with my Signal while I waited for him.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Rapidray on January 05, 2020, 03:49:51 AM
I was at my buddies house a few days ago.  Long story short:  we were draining some rain water out of a boat.  It gets cold enough to freeze during the nights so there was ice floating in his boat.  My buddy had to go back to his house to get some tools so I had a few minutes to mess around with my Signal while I waited for him.
Cool photos and use!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 05, 2020, 03:59:21 AM
Cool photos and use!  :like: :cheers:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on January 05, 2020, 11:02:38 AM
Nice pics  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on January 09, 2020, 12:59:12 PM
Got myself a new one for the SIGNAL collection, a SIGNAL DMAX  :woohoo: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Rapidray on January 09, 2020, 03:39:26 PM
Very nice - enjoy!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on January 09, 2020, 04:45:58 PM
Thanks RR  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2020, 02:24:26 AM
Not a common one at all :tu: Congrats on that one :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on January 10, 2020, 02:54:57 PM
Nice to see the Signal getting some love.  Still feel the Signal is a good tool and would/could benefit from some further engineering. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Rapidray on January 10, 2020, 03:12:16 PM
Talked with my son and I asked him how it was working for him...he said he loves it. Has used it and is on him 24/7 except when showering and sleeping. Said it has everything he needs.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on January 10, 2020, 07:18:00 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2020, 07:19:04 PM
Talked with my son and I asked him how it was working for him...he said he loves it. Has used it and is on him 24/7 except when showering and sleeping. Said it has everything he needs.

That is great to hear :tu: :like:

Thanks Poncho  :cheers:

 :2tu:
Title: Signal owner's club
Post by: Antti Lammi on January 10, 2020, 07:31:38 PM
One day i will get Signal too


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Rapidray on January 11, 2020, 01:00:35 AM
I think you would like it. I handled it for about 15 minutes checking it out.  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Antti Lammi on January 11, 2020, 09:08:59 AM
I think you would like it. I handled it for about 15 minutes checking it out.  :tu:
Allways tempted to buy one but its just too expensive to buy, Signal would be great outdoor tool


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Rapidray on January 11, 2020, 02:06:30 PM
Allways tempted to buy one but its just too expensive to buy, Signal would be great outdoor tool


Only Tools Matters
I took my son to Bass Pro and told him to knock himself out for his Bday present, he checked out a lot of Leatherman MT’s and went with the Signal, which is the one of the two I thought he would pick. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on January 11, 2020, 06:57:49 PM
Allways tempted to buy one but its just too expensive to buy, Signal would be great outdoor tool


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Funny, I think the signal had it's best use as an EDC tool imo. In the woods ST300 all the way.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Sos24 on January 11, 2020, 07:32:51 PM
Great pics Ivo and King_Gorilla.

I think the Signal is the one Leatherman that just keeps tempting me, but I haven’t tried yet.  If I could find a Robins Egg blue on a good sale, that might convince me.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on January 13, 2020, 01:08:27 PM
Thanks Sos24  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Time22 on January 30, 2020, 05:58:07 AM
Funny, I think the signal had it's best use as an EDC tool imo. In the woods ST300 all the way.

Modded ST300? If so, would you mind linking your ST300?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Rapidray on January 30, 2020, 03:57:32 PM
Great pics Ivo and King_Gorilla.

I think the Signal is the one Leatherman that just keeps tempting me, but I haven’t tried yet.  If I could find a Robins Egg blue on a good sale, that might convince me.
They made one in Robins Egg blue?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on January 30, 2020, 04:39:53 PM
Modded ST300? If so, would you mind linking your ST300?

I have pictures on IG, message me.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 30, 2020, 08:20:38 PM
Modded ST300? If so, would you mind linking your ST300?

Here is a great one as well :cheers:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,73762.msg1554798.html#msg1554798

Search Supertool 300 (or any Leatherman for that matter) in the Mod Squad forum here (it is 10th down below the Leatherman forum :cheers: )   and there are tons of modded tool threads  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Sos24 on January 30, 2020, 08:50:06 PM
They made one in Robins Egg blue?

Yes.  I think it could be an awesome compliment to my new Mt Yeoman. 

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200130/3daba00d528ff807652c4c1a64e5941a.jpg)

I just wish I could find one on sale.  If not, maybe when my REI dividend comes in.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Rapidray on January 30, 2020, 09:00:25 PM
Yes.  I think it could be an awesome compliment to my new Mt Yeoman. 

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200130/3daba00d528ff807652c4c1a64e5941a.jpg)

I just wish I could find one on sale.  If not, maybe when my REI dividend comes in.
Oh ok, yes I think I saw that one at the Leatherman web site...and on payment plans, 4 total I believe.  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Time22 on January 31, 2020, 01:58:50 AM
Here is a great one as well :cheers:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,73762.msg1554798.html#msg1554798

Search Supertool 300 (or any Leatherman for that matter) in the Mod Squad forum here (it is 10th down below the Leatherman forum :cheers: )   and there are tons of modded tool threads  :tu:

That’s an nice mod!

What mods would the ST300 need to make it better for the woods?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SteveC on January 31, 2020, 05:37:29 PM
That’s an nice mod!

What mods would the ST300 need to make it better for the woods?


None really needed in my opinion unless you had to have a pair of scissors.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 01, 2020, 04:04:46 AM

None really needed in my opinion unless you had to have a pair of scissors.

 :iagree:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: trrubicon06 on April 06, 2020, 09:50:43 PM
Can someone tell me the actual thickness of the Signal? I'm trying to compare it with the Skeletool. Searching the net has come up with no real answer. Hopefully this gets answer before the end of the day since it's my last day to get one on sale!

Didn't want to start a new thread just for one question. So, I figured I'd ask in the owners club. Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on April 06, 2020, 10:28:31 PM
Approx: handles 16mm, pivot screws 18mm, including pocket clip 19mm.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: RicHT on April 06, 2020, 10:31:22 PM
There are some good comparison photos of signal v skeletool here if it helps....

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=69778.0
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: trrubicon06 on April 07, 2020, 01:51:01 AM
Thanks guys!


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on April 07, 2020, 10:16:38 AM
Thanks guys!


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Don’t forget about the pocket clip - add a few millimeters as well, though give much more usage comport at the same time
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 21, 2020, 12:36:22 AM
Finally after a lot of looking for a long time :whistle: I got a Signal!  Not only a Signal but the TOPO Signal :o 8)

 :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/Q19sFaPh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZOWPJQsh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/fIiIJORh.jpg)

And with a buddy :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/BJrKu3Wh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Tobyrm on November 21, 2020, 12:54:46 AM
The signal looks wicked
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 21, 2020, 01:38:03 AM
Thanks Toby :hatsoff: I am pretty stoked with it :ahhh :woohoo:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: marko14 on November 21, 2020, 07:32:48 AM
Nice one Poncho, cheers

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Sos24 on November 21, 2020, 07:37:18 AM
Very nice Poncho.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on November 21, 2020, 08:48:50 AM
 :drool:

I have the Topo Signal in the :mail: right now. Very nice photos.  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on November 21, 2020, 07:02:09 PM
Congrats Poncho.  I had several of the original ones then I got the TOPO and sold off the others.  Its a gorgeous Signal for sure. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 21, 2020, 10:52:27 PM
Thanks peeps :cheers: I am very pleased with it and it seems very solid 8) I can see why people really like this tool :tu: :like:
Title: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on November 22, 2020, 01:23:35 AM
Thanks peeps :cheers: I am very pleased with it and it seems very solid 8) I can see why people really like this tool :tu: :like:
Congrats on a new tool Have you checked the liner locks? Make sure yours doesn’t have those issues mine did, especially with the saw. I fixed it easily, but had to disassemble the tool

https://youtu.be/58tJzzxeMDY

Other than that it’s a hell of a tool. Can take a lot of beating I believe
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on November 22, 2020, 01:45:28 AM
Finally after a lot of looking for a long time :whistle: I got a Signal!  Not only a Signal but the TOPO Signal :o 8)
:like:                                                                                  :dd:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Time22 on November 22, 2020, 05:03:46 AM

 :like:  :like:

Finally after a lot of looking for a long time :whistle: I got a Signal!  Not only a Signal but the TOPO Signal :o 8)

 :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/Q19sFaPh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZOWPJQsh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/fIiIJORh.jpg)

And with a buddy :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/BJrKu3Wh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 22, 2020, 06:30:25 AM
Thanks guys :hatsoff: and I will for sure check to make sure it doesn't have that problem :ahhh :tu:

EDIT I checked mine and it doesn't have that problem thankfully :ahhh Thanks :tu:
Title: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on November 24, 2020, 03:04:37 AM
Thanks guys :hatsoff: and I will for sure check to make sure it doesn't have that problem :ahhh :tu:

EDIT I checked mine and it doesn't have that problem thankfully :ahhh Thanks :tu:
Awesome, maybe LM figured out a way to fix that once and for all

Btw guys how do you sharpen your Signal blades? It has uneven bevels and has serrations too - every time I look at it and thinking of using the blade I change my mind because I’m not quite sure how to maintain it right

I love using a simple Victorinox 4.3323 pocket sharpener for my Work Champ and Forester - real quick and easy to make them razor sharp.
Though it won’t work with Signal’s strange blade geometry. Maybe there is some similar simple solution?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 24, 2020, 03:53:28 AM
Maybe a tapered diamond sharpener for the serrations :think:

Similar to this :cheers:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51-pzsUPyLL._AC_SY355_.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 24, 2020, 05:18:02 AM
Btw guys how do you sharpen your Signal blades? It has uneven bevels and has serrations too - every time I look at it and thinking of using the blade I change my mind because I’m not quite sure how to maintain it right

It is a bit of a chore.

I use a Lansky diamond and ceramic rod system for the front non-serrated bit. I cover the serrations with some tape to make sure I don't accidentally "sharpen" them too. I then reverse the tape and use a triangular ceramic stone for the serrations. After all that a few strops and it is good to go.

I go slow when I sharpen it, same as with the MUT. Both sides of the blade is hair popping sharp.

Cheers, Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on November 24, 2020, 03:42:43 PM
Thanks for the hints, gents
I do like the tool overall, do like the strong thick blade, the tent pole hammer and ability to take a pan off the fire with pliers, but man do I hate the combo blade
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 24, 2020, 03:51:11 PM
I am not a fan of combo blades either :salute: :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 24, 2020, 09:31:11 PM
Thanks for the hints, gents
I do like the tool overall, do like the strong thick blade, the tent pole hammer and ability to take a pan off the fire with pliers, but man do I hate the combo blade

Fit a Wave blade. Sligtly thinner, I added a bronze washer from an old tool I had. It may touch the awl, but that can be sorted with a little sanding.

Writup in here:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,84336.msg2107753.html#msg2107753

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on November 25, 2020, 12:29:04 AM
Yeah well I thought about it and I do have 2 spare Wave 420HC blades, but it’ll feel a bit off - I love the stock blade design, just would want it to be PE
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on November 25, 2020, 12:55:33 AM
Oh btw - do you sharpen at 16 degrees per side? If so - what gear do you use? My Lansky guided sharpening system has 17 degree angle but it’s not usable for anything I’ve tried because of the tightening bolt that gets in the way. The least angle I was able to use is 20 degrees per side. Always wondered how anyone manages to keep factory 16
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: in_sympathy on November 25, 2020, 01:07:56 AM
Just now found this

https://youtu.be/ZH0ZOjcOZss
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on November 25, 2020, 03:52:38 AM
Mine is not factory any longer. I use the 25 degree setting and can see the "new" edge on the blade. I use it for Leatherman and SAK.

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 22, 2021, 03:32:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/D4cpGHOh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/puPoQy3h.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on May 23, 2021, 09:25:22 AM
The topo is like camo.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 23, 2021, 03:43:33 PM
Yep :D and I really like camo as well :dd:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on May 23, 2021, 03:45:24 PM
Thats a looker.   
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 23, 2021, 03:46:54 PM
Thanks Aloha  :hatsoff: It really is a nice looking LM especially in person :dd: :cheers:

:nanadance:           :nanadance:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on May 23, 2021, 08:58:13 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51198104681_8c1d905c13_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1cENM)20210523_144053A (https://flic.kr/p/2m1cENM) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51199168730_43f3c3be54_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1i87s)20210523_144224A (https://flic.kr/p/2m1i87s) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51197393727_1d2467465d_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m192sX)20210523_144413A (https://flic.kr/p/2m192sX) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51198313793_0ef4090c46_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1dJYa)20210523_144457A (https://flic.kr/p/2m1dJYa) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 23, 2021, 09:16:10 PM
Great pics,  Chako :dd: :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on May 23, 2021, 10:06:48 PM
Thanks.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on May 23, 2021, 10:40:05 PM
 :iagree: :like:

That blue is nice..... but the green/topo  :drool: .
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on May 24, 2021, 01:24:29 AM
 :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on May 25, 2021, 10:35:26 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51203200308_f73674922e_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1DMyq)20210525_161541A (https://flic.kr/p/2m1DMyq) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51203770079_60a006b6d8_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1GGW4)20210525_161719A (https://flic.kr/p/2m1GGW4) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51204061820_458d9eb31e_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1JcE5)20210525_161732A (https://flic.kr/p/2m1JcE5) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51204061715_7cf59e39dc_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1JcCg)20210525_161753A (https://flic.kr/p/2m1JcCg) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Sos24 on May 25, 2021, 11:13:52 PM
I’m fairly new to the Signal, but I love it.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210525/94a645b6712b5ff8cfb041935abb4323.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on May 25, 2021, 11:34:09 PM
You have, what I think, is the nicest colour of the lot.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Sos24 on May 26, 2021, 01:19:33 AM
You have, what I think, is the nicest colour of the lot.
The color is the one that has been holding my eye for about a year, before I finally broke down and purchased it.

I liked the tool so much that the Topo, which I think is also great looking, followed close behind.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210525/3868bc0905720dd30167dfe8aac72422.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 26, 2021, 01:36:55 AM
Great pics of yours Signals Chako and Sos :drool: :like: :like:

You have, what I think, is the nicest colour of the lot.

 :iagree: I have eyed that one a while myself but lucked out in getting the Topo for a fair price and it is lovely as well :dd:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on May 26, 2021, 02:15:06 AM
You have, what I think, is the nicest colour of the lot.
:iagree:

I liked the tool so much that the Topo, which I think is also great looking, followed close behind.

How would you feel about swapping the topo blade onto bluey?  :dd:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Sos24 on May 26, 2021, 03:58:50 AM
:iagree:

How would you feel about swapping the topo blade onto bluey?  :dd:
I like the topo for more than just blade.  I also like the subtle green/black combo.  If I could get a spare topo blade, I would gladly put it on the blue one.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on May 27, 2021, 02:43:07 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51203200308_f73674922e_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1DMyq)20210525_161541A (https://flic.kr/p/2m1DMyq) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51203770079_60a006b6d8_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1GGW4)20210525_161719A (https://flic.kr/p/2m1GGW4) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51204061820_458d9eb31e_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1JcE5)20210525_161732A (https://flic.kr/p/2m1JcE5) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51204061715_7cf59e39dc_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1JcCg)20210525_161753A (https://flic.kr/p/2m1JcCg) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

quite a collection, do you not have the Cayote color?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on May 27, 2021, 03:01:07 AM
Out of stock in Canada.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: mrynnr on May 27, 2021, 10:01:52 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210527/4db0b20c8f4d371e7ea439687f1a5af8.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 27, 2021, 12:04:40 PM
 :drool: Great pic, mrynnr :o :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on May 27, 2021, 12:08:02 PM



                                                                             :dd:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on June 04, 2021, 01:49:11 PM
The last one came in last night.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51223509972_9bd146a78b_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3rSV3)20210604_070524A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3rSV3) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51223509927_d578df3735_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3rSUg)20210604_070742A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3rSUg) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51223509897_ee42ad1246_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3rSTK)20210604_071019A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3rSTK) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 04, 2021, 02:08:47 PM
Oh my :drool: :drool: :drool:

So awesome to see them all together :o :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on June 04, 2021, 02:19:25 PM
I know down the road, some of those colours will be rare.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 04, 2021, 03:56:48 PM
 :iagree: :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on June 05, 2021, 03:57:28 PM
 :iagree: Great collection of Signals. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on July 05, 2021, 03:06:49 PM
These are my signals, are there any others that I don"t have ?  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 05, 2021, 04:35:53 PM
Not sure :think: but it is an awesome collection :drool: :drool: :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Ivo on July 05, 2021, 05:09:33 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: buggs on July 14, 2021, 09:18:15 PM
Finally in the club.  This is actually my second Signal, the first I bought is on its way to me.  I got this one for $100 CAD so an ok price.  Tempted to track down the green Topo if I'm able to get to the U.S. in the fall, since I have an REI membership anyway.  I'd order it now if it was available in Canada as the bit kit would justify the price to me. 

This one is used and I had no idea it had writing on the blade, but not a huge deal for me anyway. 

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 14, 2021, 10:54:42 PM
Congrats :cheers: Great color and a nice find :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: buggs on July 16, 2021, 04:16:17 AM
Congrats :cheers: Great color and a nice find :salute: :like:

Thanks kindly.

A day later and I have two in my possession.  The second was an eBay purchase and ~80 USD so a pretty good deal.  Came boxed and essentially brand new.  Not my favorite color but I do like the tool quite a bit.  As mentioned may end up with a third, but trying not to emulate @chako too much here.

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on July 16, 2021, 04:21:17 AM
 :pok:  :pok: you need them all  :pok:  :pok:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 16, 2021, 04:34:35 AM
 :iagree: :D

I love the one I have (the TOPO version) but have really looked hard at both of the ones you have :dd: :like:

:nanadance:       :nanadance:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: buggs on July 16, 2021, 04:37:33 AM
:pok:  :pok: you need them all  :pok:  :pok:

maybe I do.   :ahhh   :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: buggs on July 16, 2021, 04:38:58 AM
:iagree: :D

I love the one I have (the TOPO version) but have really looked hard at both of the ones you have :dd: :like:

:nanadance:       :nanadance:

Yup, the green Topo is my ideal choice but I got really nice prices on these.  Coyote, red all very tempting but as mentioned earlier, if I can get to REI this fall I have no doubt that green Topo will be next. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on July 16, 2021, 11:14:30 AM
The Aqua is my favorite colour. Happy to see you have one. 👍
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 16, 2021, 07:24:06 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/wvvD8Wmh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/73tIrYvh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jadRotvh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ow7RihYh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on July 16, 2021, 08:23:23 PM
 :drool:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 16, 2021, 08:31:11 PM
Thanks Chako :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on July 16, 2021, 09:27:21 PM
You are most welcome. I am taking a bit of a beating on Reddit again. This is once too many for my liking.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 16, 2021, 10:57:37 PM
 :o

The green seems brighter, must be the light?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on July 16, 2021, 11:20:16 PM
I think he is using a filter, or something post processing is changing the colours somewhat. I could be wrong though.
Title: Signal owner's club
Post by: Sos24 on July 16, 2021, 11:23:14 PM
:o

The green seems brighter, must be the light?
Agree.  I like that green color but all of them I’ve seen are darker green.

Here is mine with just daylight.  I put it on a kelly green shirt, next to a green PX.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210716/8e6c27c8ed78d4140b2dbe705f708fd6.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Sos24 on July 16, 2021, 11:41:42 PM
Thanks kindly.

A day later and I have two in my possession.  The second was an eBay purchase and ~80 USD so a pretty good deal.  Came boxed and essentially brand new.  Not my favorite color but I do like the tool quite a bit.  As mentioned may end up with a third, but trying not to emulate @chako too much here.
Nice selection.  I have two also (Topo and Aqua), but the gray is really calling to me.

The Aqua is my favorite colour. Happy to see you have one.
The Aqua is really cool.  In some pictures I saw it looked darker, almost turquoise, which I was hoping it was, but I still love it.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 17, 2021, 01:01:31 AM
Yes, I did have a filter on :)

It always looks washed out from the real color and I wanted it to be closer than what the actual tool looks like ;) :cheers:

It may be a little different than the actual but it is closer to what the actual tool looks like to me IRL :woohoo:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Chako on July 17, 2021, 01:38:01 AM
No worries. Love the photos.  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: buggs on August 05, 2021, 08:06:02 PM
:pok:  :pok: you need them all  :pok:  :pok:

Maybe...I do...

Latest eBay score.  $80 shipped, I can live with that.  Not brand new, but very nice indeed. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 06, 2021, 12:04:45 AM
 :woohoo: Congrats on getting one for a good price :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Zephon on September 22, 2021, 07:51:26 AM
Thinking of pulling the trigger on one…. It’s just that it’s the equivalent of USD150 here for a brand new Topo version.  The regular/original color is USD100 second hand. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 02, 2021, 02:45:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/7aRtGSFh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/e2NqIQTh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/rp3bTGeh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Syncop8r on October 02, 2021, 08:54:34 PM
 :like:                                                                            :dd:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Adam5 on October 02, 2021, 09:14:27 PM
That Signal looks very nice, Poncho  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 03, 2021, 01:11:43 AM
Thanks Synco and Adam  :hatsoff:

It is one of the nicest looking tools that Leatherman has put out to me :salute: I just wished it had a PE blade  ::) :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 04, 2021, 10:18:59 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Y2X9jrnh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on October 05, 2021, 04:40:10 PM
Never get tired off seeing all the nice colors of the Signal.   :drool:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 05, 2021, 05:05:02 PM
Thanks Aloha :hatsoff: I do wish I had a couple more of those awesome colors as well :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on October 05, 2021, 05:37:08 PM
I had several of the original ones but passed all on for some unknown reason  :cry:.  I think it was because I got the REI one  but who knows what I was thinking.  The ones that came out later are  :drool:. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 05, 2021, 08:47:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/qqUrUXCh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on October 06, 2021, 12:06:51 AM
 :like:

Thats a terrific picture. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 06, 2021, 01:32:11 AM
Thanks Aloha :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: AndyS on October 06, 2021, 02:04:19 AM
:like:

Thats a terrific picture.

Agreed! Cool pic Poncho!  :iagree:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 06, 2021, 04:06:57 AM
Thanks Andy :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Sos24 on October 06, 2021, 04:22:46 AM
Love the Topo
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211006/ef34844fee8b5420b6de8d63ba6cfbda.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Zephon on October 06, 2021, 04:35:33 AM
How’s the handle splay with the Signal? 

I’m kinda used to “smaller” tools like the Rebar so I’m not sure if I can still have a workable grip on tools with wide splay (ie experience with Wingman/Sidekick).
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 06, 2021, 05:45:17 AM
They are the same size tool as a Rebar :salute:

I haven't had any problems with the splay :think: seems to be pretty good and not to wide :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Sos24 on October 06, 2021, 07:51:39 AM
How’s the handle splay with the Signal? 

I’m kinda used to “smaller” tools like the Rebar so I’m not sure if I can still have a workable grip on tools with wide splay (ie experience with Wingman/Sidekick).
I understand what you mean.  Before trying, because of the similarities with the Skeletool, I was afraid the splay would be too wide.  It is wider than the Rebar but still narrow enough for my medium size hands.

Rebar on top of Signal
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211006/7f60b293ace5ea4d5aec2f4f5e8dc34a.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Zephon on October 06, 2021, 09:33:48 AM
Thanks Sos! Thanks Poncho!
 :hatsoff:


I have to admit that I didn’t expect the Signal to be “Rebar-size”.  I always thought it was bigger due to the price tag.  (1 Signal outside its base color can cost as much as 2 Rebars with leather sheath here)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SteveC on October 06, 2021, 01:28:23 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/qqUrUXCh.jpg)


Sweet pic ! 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 06, 2021, 04:09:24 PM
Thanks Sos! Thanks Poncho!
 :hatsoff:


I have to admit that I didn’t expect the Signal to be “Rebar-size”.  I always thought it was bigger due to the price tag.  (1 Signal outside its base color can cost as much as 2 Rebars with leather sheath here)

Glad to help anytime I can :cheers: The pic that Sos put up shows much better what I was saying :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 06, 2021, 04:09:34 PM

Sweet pic !

Thanks buddy :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 06, 2021, 04:10:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/coLXnqsh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Estefan on December 22, 2021, 07:01:15 PM
Jump in the Signal Pool   :D

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on December 22, 2021, 09:01:03 PM
Yellow accessories? I thought the coyote version had black?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Estefan on December 22, 2021, 09:32:32 PM
Yellow accessories? I thought the coyote version had black?

Yes , you are right , i changed it
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 22, 2021, 10:11:00 PM
Love the Coyote Tan one :drool: :o :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on December 23, 2021, 02:00:57 AM
As soon as the DRC is over, I'll be out as well...Estefan, Poncho, you're very bad influences as I just caved in for a Coyote Tan Signal!  :facepalm: :whistle:

( well, the truth is I wanted another CT Rebar, it is not available as of now so, the next best thing for me is this; at least that's what I tell myself!!!)

Thanks guys, as I hopefully will become another member here by the beginning of 2022.  :2tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 23, 2021, 03:31:59 AM
Glad you have one on the way :woohoo: :like:

I only have the TOPO one myself :whistle: :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on December 23, 2021, 04:19:00 AM
Which is the one I looked for first but, it appears to be discontinued; love the green and topo color combo.  :drool:

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: nakken on December 29, 2021, 03:15:14 PM
I just received this from a good friend in the US. Including the book, I wonder if the color match is a coincidence :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on December 29, 2021, 03:35:29 PM
Nice "set", nakken; that's both a good tool and a better read!  :dd: :2tu:

 (Maybe it's a really obscure promotional gift set that we never knew about!?!? :think: :rofl: :rofl:)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 29, 2021, 04:07:21 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 29, 2021, 04:14:10 PM
Congrats :woohoo: The TOPO Signal is a really nice one :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Estefan on December 29, 2021, 04:30:01 PM
 :like: the Topo looks very nice   :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on December 29, 2021, 10:59:10 PM
The Topo Signal is the Best looking Signal by far. Congratulations!!!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: nakken on December 30, 2021, 01:55:31 AM
Thanks guys :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on December 31, 2021, 08:20:31 PM
Here's my submission for this forthcoming year: :multi:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2021, 08:39:20 PM
Oh wow :drool: That is an excellent looking Signal :o :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on December 31, 2021, 08:46:45 PM
Thanks; yes, it is!  :multi: :like:


(Although, if only the Topo was still available...)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SurgeUk on December 31, 2021, 08:58:10 PM
Oh wow :drool: That is an excellent looking Signal :o :dd: :like: :like:

 :iagree: :like: :drool: :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 31, 2021, 11:30:11 PM
 :iagree: too and Happy New Year everyone!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 07, 2022, 12:02:46 AM
The Signal helped out while making my latest DIY, a cocktail smoker! ( And yes, both the Signal and smoker worked flawlessly! :D)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 07, 2022, 12:29:27 AM
Great pic, Juan and glad it worked out for you  :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Adam5 on January 07, 2022, 02:58:34 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 08, 2022, 12:28:38 AM
Well, finished my little hack/mod. I wanted a longer/bigger sharpener, and I wanted a file in my Signal, ever since I got it; since I did not wanted to spare any of my Waves, I bought a Surge replacement file and saw set, and modified the file to fit the bit driver: trim the rear tip using the combo bit for measurements, removed the lower lug, and chamfer both sides and remaining lug to approximate the "angles" of the bit, sliding in and locking as one. It works great, and does not affect the spring tension or add any stress since it is a push type cut and it rests in the bottom of the holder while cutting (and I always place my index finger on any multitool's file to even out the pressure and get the feel of it). It will travel along with the bit kit, and be used as needed. All in all a great hack! :2tu:

Now, carry on with your usual business, people! :salute:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: nakken on January 08, 2022, 12:52:31 AM
This is brilliant Juan, well done! I've been missing a file on my Signal as well. *takes notes* :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2022, 01:57:52 AM
 :iagree: I always love a good file on anything 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Zephon on January 08, 2022, 02:43:21 AM
That’s a good one! It’s tempting to do the same to a Surge saw/file kit and make it fit a bit changer.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: PeaceInOurTime on January 08, 2022, 08:09:17 PM
Really cool mod, Juan!  :tu:

The signal design has alot going for it. If LM ever makes a Signal with the T shank adapter, I'd be all over it!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on January 09, 2022, 04:57:00 AM
Thanks; yes, it is!  :multi: :like:


(Although, if only the Topo was still available...)

It is. I just ordered one from REI.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Sos24 on January 09, 2022, 10:03:16 AM
Nice mod Juan.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SteveC on January 09, 2022, 01:48:44 PM
It is. I just ordered one from REI.

 :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SteveC on January 09, 2022, 01:49:09 PM
Nice mod Juan !    :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 09, 2022, 03:42:54 PM
You'll love it David!  I wish I had scarfed up my son's when he sold it  :facepalm:
It is. I just ordered one from REI.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Fireman on January 10, 2022, 01:07:05 AM
It is. I just ordered one from REI.

You guys are killing me.  :ahhh   Great looking Signals!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: buggs on January 10, 2022, 04:11:31 AM
My third signal arrived (I have a fourth waiting to be shipped). 

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on January 10, 2022, 10:03:40 AM
Cool photo Buggs!!!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2022, 11:32:43 AM
 :iagree: Great collection and hope the fourth gets there soon :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 10, 2022, 03:32:56 PM
I'll second that!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 10, 2022, 03:48:33 PM
A question to the experts and/or Signal owners out there; is the "Leatherman Signal °" DLC,or some other finish? I like that it sometimes shows like BO, and other silver/polished SS!  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2022, 04:34:20 PM
I think the colors are probably cerkote but I am not 100% sure of that  :think: the tools and plier head should either be BO or regular stainless :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 10, 2022, 09:47:35 PM
Thanks Poncho for your quick response,  :hatsoff: but I wanted to know specifically for the logo/brand name/nameplate, which on occasions looks "silvery" and other "black"(like the black Victorinox Swisstool black). Yes, there are three basic  finishes on tools and handles: Stainless Steel, Black Oxide, and Cerakote; but that logo stil eludes me... :think:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2022, 01:31:38 AM
I dig it :facepalm: I wasn't reading it correctly :oops:

I don't know :shrug:  :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 11, 2022, 03:12:53 AM
  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  No :oops: needed; glad you tried to help!  :salute: :cheers:

Well, the reason for not gettin' the Topo Signal (right now) arrived... here's my new "Robin's Egg" Signal!
 :mail: :woohoo:
Still wondering about the logo, as the one on the "RE" appears like printed/screened, and subdued, no matter the lighting or lighting angle; the "CT" one has crisp, clear lettering (the "registered" symbol is easy to read in this one) and, like I said before, appears like shiny/polished on certain light angles. Guess I'll have to get the Topo to find a definitive answer ...   [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]    [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  (No, I will not write to Leatherman and ask; leave me alone!  :rant: :rofl: :rofl:)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2022, 03:29:06 AM
Hey Juan :whistle: why don't you email and ask Leatherman for us :pok: :D

That is a beautiful tool :o always love the colorful Signals as well 8) :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 11, 2022, 03:38:15 AM
 [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  No :oops: needed; glad you tried to help!  :salute: :cheers:

Well, the reason for not gettin' the Topo Signal (right now) arrived... here's my new "Robin's Egg" Signal!
 :mail: :woohoo:
Still wondering about the logo, as the one on the "RE" appears like printed/screened, and subdued, no matter the lighting or lighting angle; the "CT" one has crisp, clear lettering (the "registered" symbol is easy to read in this one) and, like I said before, appears like shiny/polished on certain light angles. Guess I'll have to get the Topo to find a definitive answer ...   [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]    [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  (No, I will not write to Leatherman and ask; leave me alone!  :rant: :rofl: :rofl:)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 11, 2022, 03:40:31 AM
Maybe... it will be faster than me gettin' the Topo to compare again! :facepalm: :whistle:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 11, 2022, 04:10:56 AM
 [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  No :oops: needed; glad you tried to help!  :salute: :cheers:

Well, the reason for not gettin' the Topo Signal (right now) arrived... here's my new "Robin's Egg" Signal!
 :mail: :woohoo:
Still wondering about the logo, as the one on the "RE" appears like printed/screened, and subdued, no matter the lighting or lighting angle; the "CT" one has crisp, clear lettering (the "registered" symbol is easy to read in this one) and, like I said before, appears like shiny/polished on certain light angles. Guess I'll have to get the Topo to find a definitive answer ...   [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]    [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  (No, I will not write to Leatherman and ask; leave me alone!  :rant: :rofl: :rofl:)

Could it be a production change/update? The "RE" has a date code of 0719 while the "CT" is 0821; can anyone with a newer Aqua or earlier Coyote verify this? :dunno:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2022, 04:20:11 AM
My TOPO one is 0320 and you can feel the writing just a bit and it is very crisp :salute: The writing on it is silver vs black and it is shiny as well :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 11, 2022, 04:22:33 AM
Thanks, Poncho!; so, maybe a production change then.

 :hatsoff: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2022, 04:24:31 AM
Couple pics, they aren't showing up as crisp as it really is :think:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2022, 04:24:56 AM
Thanks, Poncho!; so, maybe a production change then.

 :hatsoff: :cheers:

Perhaps :salute:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 11, 2022, 04:29:43 AM
OOOOPPPSSSS...REI no longer has the Topo in stock!!!!! :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :bnghd: :bnghd: :bnghd:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2022, 04:34:25 AM
OOOOPPPSSSS...REI no longer has the Topo in stock!!!!! :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :bnghd: :bnghd: :bnghd:

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

:nanadance:       :nanadance:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 11, 2022, 04:41:03 AM
Coyote Tan: same lighting, different angles:  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]    [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  

Aqua/Robin's Egg:   [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]    [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  

See how "shiny" the logo is when the tool is "angled" towards the light on the Coyote, but not on the Aqua? If only they all came like the Coyote... :dd:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 11, 2022, 04:42:20 AM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

:nanadance:       :nanadance:

'Nana dance!!!!  :rofl: :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Fireman on January 11, 2022, 09:00:13 PM
You guys and your Signal porn.  I would have been stuck in analysis paralysis forever, except for two things.  First, my wife green lighted the purchase because my birthday is coming up :nanadance:  But the choices...Topo, Coyote, stainless and blue...  Then I got a BassPro 10% email, used my points, and I could pick it up at the store!!!  Decision made., and that calls for a double :nanadance: :nanadance:

(https://i.ibb.co/hRCRprc/IMG-7815.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2022, 09:14:56 PM
Big congrats, Fireman :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 11, 2022, 09:45:54 PM
 :iagree: :woohoo:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Zephon on January 11, 2022, 10:29:26 PM
You guys and your Signal porn.  I would have been stuck in analysis paralysis forever, except for two things.  First, my wife green lighted the purchase because my birthday is coming up :nanadance:  But the choices...Topo, Coyote, stainless and blue...  Then I got a BassPro 10% email, used my points, and I could pick it up at the store!!!  Decision made., and that calls for a double :nanadance: :nanadance:

(https://i.ibb.co/hRCRprc/IMG-7815.jpg)

:like:
That looks great my friend! Congratulations on the new Signal!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 11, 2022, 10:55:31 PM
Fireman, congratulations on your new Signal and your birthday pal; enjoy both!!! :like: :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on January 12, 2022, 10:40:46 PM
The Topo Signal has arrived!    :ahhh      :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SteveC on January 12, 2022, 10:44:21 PM
Nice, is this your first Signal ?   :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on January 12, 2022, 10:47:17 PM
Yes sir it is. I'm liking it. Now I'm wondering why I waited so long to get one!   :think:       :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on January 12, 2022, 10:48:18 PM
You guys and your Signal porn.  I would have been stuck in analysis paralysis forever, except for two things.  First, my wife green lighted the purchase because my birthday is coming up :nanadance:  But the choices...Topo, Coyote, stainless and blue...  Then I got a BassPro 10% email, used my points, and I could pick it up at the store!!!  Decision made., and that calls for a double :nanadance: :nanadance:

(https://i.ibb.co/hRCRprc/IMG-7815.jpg)

Congrats Fireman!    :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 13, 2022, 12:08:00 AM
Yes sir it is. I'm liking it. Now I'm wondering why I waited so long to get one!   :think:       :D

Big congrats, David :woohoo: :like: :like:

The price and combo blade is what kept me from getting one for so long  :whistle: :D

Glad you are liking it :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 13, 2022, 01:14:04 AM
Congratulations David, and glad that you like and enjoy it. Looks really good!  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 13, 2022, 01:19:11 AM
Congratulations David! 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 13, 2022, 03:59:08 AM
I'm now thinking of a Stainless tools/Black handles Signal, and was wondering how durable the DLC coating is; those having it, can you share your experience, pros and cons of it versus Cerakote?

My very-little-experience with Cerakote so far: with the Coyote Tan Signal, it appears to be durable, much more durable than the Rebar's (already with patina; used  mainly during the DRC) but on the Robin's Egg Signal it is already flaking where there is tool-on-handle rub (so it might depend on batch/production runs and the "curing" process  :think: :dunno:).

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on January 13, 2022, 04:05:07 AM
OOOOPPPSSSS...REI no longer has the Topo in stock!!!!! :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :bnghd: :bnghd: :bnghd:

They are in stock now. But $10 higher than when I bought mine last week.   :ahhh
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 13, 2022, 04:08:56 AM
Yes, they're like that EVERYWHERE, EVERY MODEL!  :oops:

(But I still want another one... :whistle:)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 13, 2022, 05:03:13 PM
I love that Robins Egg blue.  It seems like Leatherman, like most manufacturers, is having problems keeping up with the demand.  Even the Rebar was out of stock the last time I looked.   :facepalm:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 13, 2022, 05:33:56 PM
All four Rebars in stock; Black, Grey, Aqua, Coyote Tan and Crimsom Signals available. Not available are Stainless Steel, and Cobalt blue Signals. :whistle:

 :pok: :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 14, 2022, 01:32:30 AM
 :woohoo: :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 18, 2022, 06:23:55 PM
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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 18, 2022, 07:51:20 PM
Sweet :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 18, 2022, 08:10:19 PM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on January 23, 2022, 11:26:26 PM
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 :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on January 23, 2022, 11:30:44 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 24, 2022, 12:11:07 AM
Always great to see pics of the TOPO Signal  :dd: :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 29, 2022, 04:36:25 AM
Finally, my Steel Signal have arrived!
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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 29, 2022, 05:14:17 AM
Awesome collection of Signals,  Juan 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 29, 2022, 03:41:27 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on January 30, 2022, 12:34:19 AM
Finally, my Steel Signal have arrived!
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Lookin good!     :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 31, 2022, 01:31:17 PM
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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on January 31, 2022, 03:22:22 PM
Signal and coffee............ :ahhh       :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 31, 2022, 04:29:32 PM
It's the Signal to drink more coffee :D :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on March 01, 2022, 10:57:47 PM
Good to have the Signal back on the belt today!     :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Farmer X on March 01, 2022, 11:06:59 PM
Good to have the Signal back on the belt today!
That's a cool-looking blade! :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on March 01, 2022, 11:52:14 PM
Carrying my Topo today to the home office. It never gets used, but it’s there for viewing pleasure.
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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2022, 03:09:11 AM
Great pics David and rishardh :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on March 04, 2022, 12:52:42 PM
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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 04, 2022, 02:55:46 PM
 8) :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on March 04, 2022, 05:54:52 PM
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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 04, 2022, 08:12:16 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Farmer X on March 05, 2022, 06:46:11 AM
Great pics and emoticon, Juan!  :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on March 06, 2022, 07:48:06 PM
One for outdoors and another for indoors.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 06, 2022, 08:04:08 PM
Those are both awesome looking :o :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Farmer X on March 06, 2022, 08:35:42 PM
 :iagree: Y'awl are making me want a Signal, too.  >:D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on March 06, 2022, 08:51:19 PM
:iagree: Y'awl are making me want a Signal, too.  >:D

 :D MTO fuels the addiction. I was quite happy with just one before MTO.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Farmer X on March 07, 2022, 02:42:47 AM
MTO fuels the addiction.
Indeed it does.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Farmer X on March 13, 2022, 09:11:13 PM
I acquired this Signal (thanks again, chrono!) with the intention of taking it on outdoor adventures. The Garberg will accompany it in those pursuits.

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Adam5 on March 13, 2022, 10:50:22 PM
Cool!  :like:  :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 14, 2022, 01:51:08 AM
An excellent looking combo, Farmer :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Farmer X on March 14, 2022, 04:37:57 AM
Thank you, Adam and Poncho!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: SteveC on March 14, 2022, 04:42:52 AM
Finally, my Steel Signal have arrived!
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Congrats !          :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on March 14, 2022, 04:47:45 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Farmer X on March 14, 2022, 04:57:38 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on March 14, 2022, 05:00:50 AM
Are tree stabbing pics frowned on or outright not allowed here? Thought will check before I post.


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 14, 2022, 11:42:42 AM
Great pic,  David :like:

Are tree stabbing pics frowned on or outright not allowed here? Thought will check before I post.


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I wouldn't frown upon it :shrug: :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on March 14, 2022, 03:05:06 PM
Great pic,  David :like:

I wouldn't frown upon it :shrug: :D

Great! I have not seen one lately. Thx.


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on March 19, 2022, 06:21:50 AM
Got to take my Topo on a recent hike.
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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 19, 2022, 04:12:34 PM
Nice 8) I hope you had a great hike :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Farmer X on March 19, 2022, 10:41:12 PM
Got to take my Topo on a recent hike.
:like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 15, 2022, 07:56:54 PM
TOPO :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/zDjtIDFh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LL2DkCbh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Farmer X on April 15, 2022, 09:08:56 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on April 15, 2022, 10:21:11 PM
Awesome pics and Signals guys  :like: :like:

...I think I never took a pic of mine  :think:
It usually rests in my hiking back pack.
I love it !
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on April 15, 2022, 10:22:12 PM
TOPO :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/zDjtIDFh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LL2DkCbh.jpg)

Sweeet!  :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 16, 2022, 04:26:54 PM
Rushed Farmer,  Stitchy and rishardh  :hatsoff:

Stitchy,  you know how to remedy that, right :pok: :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on April 16, 2022, 08:44:23 PM
Yes sir  :salute:  Busy busy these days, just took a few quick snaps.

My thoughts on the Signal:
Although it's a combo blade I do like the beefed-up thickness (good for outdoor chores). I can produce feather sticks with it without a problem.
The interlocking handles are a good idea making it a very solid handle unit when the knife or saw is used.
I find the whistle loud and clear too.
I did not try out the fire steel yet though.
Oh, and there's a clip and a carabiner to secure it on your gear or pocket etc.  :tu:
It seems a good, sensible and solid outdoor package to me.
The awl could have a little more bite maybe.

Overall I love it  :2tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/nda7iwo.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Kbp9IG0.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pnoa1xf.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xv0ahEO.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on April 16, 2022, 11:10:00 PM
Yes sir  :salute:  Busy busy these days, just took a few quick snaps.

My thoughts on the Signal:
Although it's a combo blade I do like the beefed-up thickness (good for outdoor chores). I can produce feather sticks with it without a problem.
The interlocking handles are a good idea making it a very solid handle unit when the knife or saw is used.
I find the whistle loud and clear too.
I did not try out the fire steel yet though.
Oh, and there's a clip and a carabiner to secure it on your gear or pocket etc.  :tu:
It seems a good, sensible and solid outdoor package to me.
The awl could have a little more bite maybe.

Overall I love it  :2tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/nda7iwo.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Kbp9IG0.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pnoa1xf.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xv0ahEO.jpg)

 :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on April 16, 2022, 11:12:49 PM
 :cheers: David
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Farmer X on April 17, 2022, 01:14:38 AM
My thoughts on the Signal:
Your thoughts pretty much mirror mine. I would like to see a dedicated lanyard attachment point, though. And though I haven't tried the ferro rod either, I'd use it as a backup for a much larger one.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: zoidberg on April 17, 2022, 05:06:01 AM
I would like to see a dedicated lanyard attachment point, though.

You could use the hole in the pocket clip...
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 17, 2022, 05:25:46 AM
Some very nice pics, Stitchy  :drool: thanks for those  :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on April 17, 2022, 06:01:00 AM
TOPO :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/zDjtIDFh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LL2DkCbh.jpg)

 8) pics Poncho!     :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 17, 2022, 07:52:09 AM
Thanks David :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Farmer X on April 17, 2022, 08:36:21 AM
You could use the hole in the pocket clip...
Why didn't I think of that? I'll pull the Signal out and try to pass some 550 through that hole. Thanks for the idea!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on April 17, 2022, 10:01:43 AM
Your thoughts pretty much mirror mine. I would like to see a dedicated lanyard attachment point, though. And though I haven't tried the ferro rod either, I'd use it as a backup for a much larger one.

Exactly what I do  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on April 17, 2022, 10:02:34 AM
Some very nice pics, Stitchy  :drool: thanks for those  :salute: :like: :like:

 :cheers: buddy, you're welcome  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on April 17, 2022, 10:04:48 AM
You could use the hole in the pocket clip...

Good one !
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on May 15, 2022, 05:57:36 PM
This thread needs a Bump  :D

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 15, 2022, 07:56:58 PM
Awesome pic, Stitchy  :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on May 15, 2022, 08:01:36 PM
It was a great day out  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Farmer X on May 20, 2022, 05:34:28 AM
The aqua color of my Signal eventually grew on me. The same cannot be said of the pink whistle/ferro rod holder and sharpener. However, that's an easy and fairly inexpensive fix.

Before (with a Morakniv Garberg):

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After:

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on May 20, 2022, 10:14:48 AM
 :iagree: ...looking good with black ferro rod and file  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 20, 2022, 01:33:18 PM
 :iagree: Looks much nicer  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Farmer X on May 21, 2022, 05:16:58 AM
Thanks, Stitchy and Poncho! :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 14, 2022, 12:59:00 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/p0TYBPah.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 14, 2022, 02:12:35 AM
Great picture Poncho and, as much as I like the color combo on the Topo (on the Topo Signal, not on the "new-designer-series" Skele), that Charge looks awesome!. :drool: :2tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 14, 2022, 02:23:38 AM
In other news ... after I used the blade on my Coyote Signal to open a package and began prep'ing a "photo shoot", I noticed that It had a chipped cutter blade, right at the hard wire corner! :oops: :facepalm: :sa: :dwts:

I don't recall using it for anything heavier than clothehanger wire or having them get pinched by one another but, who knows; so, I guess I'll chalk this one to "unknown user error/ too-bad-they're-no-longer-154cm"!  :rofl: :salute:

Just in case, it's the one on the "L. Signal" handle.  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]    [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 14, 2022, 03:59:23 AM
Thanks Juan :hatsoff: to bad about the chip  :dwts: Hopefully it doesn't hinder performance though and will still make many more cuts :salute:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 14, 2022, 04:03:00 AM
Thanks, Poncho; I can still cut using the regular cutters but nothing like coathangers; no worries though as replacements are on the way!  :doh:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 14, 2022, 04:41:34 AM
Thanks, Poncho; I can still cut using the regular cutters but nothing like coathangers; no worries though as replacements are on the way!  :doh:

Glad you have replacements on the way :salute: :tu: :like:

:nanadance:           :nanadance:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: PeaceInOurTime on June 15, 2022, 03:03:07 AM
I was unaware the cutters are no longer 154CM...  ???
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 15, 2022, 03:20:40 AM
I don't believe they have been for a long while :think:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: cnlson on June 15, 2022, 05:54:52 AM
I don't believe they have been for a long while :think:

i thought the 154cm were more likely to chip?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 15, 2022, 02:09:05 PM
That is very possibly why they went with a softer steel :think: I just know that they changed from 154cm to probably 420 several years back :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on June 15, 2022, 10:30:37 PM
Went on a hike today exploring a new area.
Had the Signal with me of course  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/1yokVGq.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/6VGdtjH.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/876Kzzd.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yL97vVx.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 15, 2022, 11:45:37 PM
:dd: so nice :o :ahhh :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 16, 2022, 12:45:51 AM
i thought the 154cm were more likely to chip?

Wouldn't know but, my 2017 ST300 has 154cm cutters and they're flawless, even though they've seen the same use as my Signal (2021 with "premium" cutters).  To be fair, none of the cutters of my Wave, Rebars, Surge,  or as a matter of fact, the other Signals, have failed and they're all "premium".  I assumed that the 154's were sturdier/tougher. :dunno:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on June 16, 2022, 01:27:15 AM
:dd: so nice :o :ahhh :like:

 :cheers:  Buddy, even got a little sunburn  :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 16, 2022, 02:42:12 AM
You need to be more careful :pok: :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on June 16, 2022, 02:18:10 PM
Went on a hike today exploring a new area.
Had the Signal with me of course  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/1yokVGq.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/6VGdtjH.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/876Kzzd.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yL97vVx.jpg)

Matt  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on June 16, 2022, 02:48:49 PM
 David  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 17, 2022, 01:13:02 AM
Well, here's the CT Signal, almost as good as new ( If  I could only touch up the oxide coating ...). Also the cutter on the left is the chipped one ( reminds me of the Gerber's).  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]    [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 17, 2022, 01:51:08 AM
Glad you were able to get it fixed in a timely manner, Juan :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 17, 2022, 04:10:09 AM
 :hatsoff:, Poncho.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: cnlson on June 17, 2022, 05:15:47 AM
Went on a hike today exploring a new area.
Had the Signal with me of course  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/1yokVGq.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/6VGdtjH.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/876Kzzd.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yL97vVx.jpg)

The land of mist and magic. Looks like a beautiful hike!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: cnlson on June 17, 2022, 05:17:52 AM
Well, here's the CT Signal, almost as good as new ( If  I could only touch up the oxide coating ...). Also the cutter on the left is the chipped one ( reminds me of the Gerber's).  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]    [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]
Those Gerber triangles are the worst! they cost like $20 and when they break they shatter and you rarely get to use all 3 sides first
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 17, 2022, 05:32:00 AM
Those Gerber triangles are the worst! they cost like $20 and when they break they shatter and you rarely get to use all 3 sides first

Right you are! My first incident was when they hit one another while I lost grip of something (can't remember what was it now) and the pliers ffom my Bladeless MP600 closed unexpectedly; and then disaster struck while trying to cut chicken wire: one of those triangles shattered into oblivion! Nowadays, the MP's with the replaceable cutters are relegated to lamp/switches rewiring or light duty cutting.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on June 17, 2022, 10:35:31 AM
Well, here's the CT Signal, almost as good as new ( If  I could only touch up the oxide coating ...). Also the cutter on the left is the chipped one ( reminds me of the Gerber's).  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]    [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]

I hope the wire cutter chipping is not becoming a new feature on Leathernans  :-\
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on June 17, 2022, 10:54:41 AM
The land of mist and magic. Looks like a beautiful hike!

 :cheers:  ...it was a great day out.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 17, 2022, 12:23:25 PM
I hope the wire cutter chipping is not becoming a new feature on Leathernans  :-\

Naaaah, I'm sure its not; probably more of "user error" than manufacturing. :facepalm: :oops:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on June 17, 2022, 12:57:34 PM
Naaaah, I'm sure its not; probably more of "user error" than manufacturing. :facepalm: :oops:

Good good  :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: cnlson on June 19, 2022, 08:22:42 AM
I hope the wire cutter chipping is not becoming a new feature on Leathernans  :-\

i didn't like having them turn into replaceable at all. I liked them part of the plierhead. I was betting that LM would make them a wear item rather than a warranty item. Although, I suppose it is easier outside of the US to get them replaced.

but then again I send in tools when i get a few that need fixing, and i have enough that I can go without for a while.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on June 19, 2022, 10:11:06 AM
I do love the old school LMs and are fine with them 90% of the time.

My thoughts about the replacible cutters were more about reducing warranty claims and passing the costs of mangled cutters over to the customer?

Anyhow, if they are precise and reliable I prefer them for those hard use situations where some ancient barb wire has been overgrown in the Irish highlands being an obsticle for your planned hiking tour... kinda thing  :D

Still... that didn't prevent me soucing some new spare plier heads for my OG BO ST and ST200  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 19, 2022, 03:20:51 PM
Peek a boo ...  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 19, 2022, 03:30:51 PM
Great pic,  Juan 8) :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on June 19, 2022, 04:43:55 PM
Peek a boo ...  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]

Woow... that's a shiny Signal  :o
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 20, 2022, 04:20:39 AM
Poncho, McStitchy; thank you both.  :hatsoff: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: mansedan on June 23, 2022, 09:43:16 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220623/4a8c177a65949e1a23a3b7d922a35b47.jpg)
I got a Signal.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 23, 2022, 09:51:51 PM
Kudos on your newest acquisition mansedan, and a Topo Signal at that!  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on June 23, 2022, 10:09:36 PM
Nice one mansedan  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 23, 2022, 11:05:10 PM
Great pic, mansedan :like: the TOPO is an awesome SIgnal :drool:

and Welcome to :MTO: :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: rishardh on June 23, 2022, 11:48:07 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220623/4a8c177a65949e1a23a3b7d922a35b47.jpg)
I got a Signal.

Congrats and  :like:. My favorite Signal.

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 12, 2022, 03:26:44 PM
 :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/KpnSMTSh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on August 28, 2022, 06:35:36 PM
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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 28, 2022, 08:59:47 PM
Great pic,  Juan :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 11, 2022, 03:54:25 PM
 :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/U6cYEGch.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/P2ibgPNh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/SOK35tTh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/VuSgsD3h.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 11, 2022, 10:24:51 PM
Poncho: Great pictures, great tool,...can't ask for more; well done, Sir! :hatsoff:

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 12, 2022, 01:44:21 AM
Thanks Juan :hatsoff: I appreciate it  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: colt 1911 on September 25, 2022, 11:18:19 PM
:woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/U6cYEGch.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/P2ibgPNh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/SOK35tTh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/VuSgsD3h.jpg)
Wow!


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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 26, 2022, 12:41:05 AM
Thanks colt  :hatsoff: :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 11, 2022, 10:54:31 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/UjNncqkh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Mawktheone on December 22, 2022, 01:55:03 PM
Hey guys,

I have lost/broken the tool clip on my signal, the one that holds the tool closed when Im not using it.
Is this a service part I can buy?

This one:
https://imgur.com/a/Yx8wIe2
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on December 22, 2022, 03:39:02 PM
Leatherman doesn't sell parts.  You can take advantage of the warranty or try and make the part?  I'd send in so they can get you sorted out properly.

Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 22, 2022, 03:50:06 PM
 :iagree: with, Aloha :salute:

Hope you get it sorted  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Cigarsnjeeps on February 08, 2023, 11:49:31 PM
Hey guys, Question. About to modify my signal to add scissors, but also want to add a scalpel. Has anyone tried purchasing the Countycomm scalpel and disassembling with intent to add it to your signal?  Thoughts? https://countycomm.com/products/carbon-fiber-folding-craft-scalpel-knife
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on February 09, 2023, 11:29:43 AM
Hey guys, Question. About to modify my signal to add scissors, but also want to add a scalpel. Has anyone tried purchasing the Countycomm scalpel and disassembling with intent to add it to your signal?  Thoughts? https://countycomm.com/products/carbon-fiber-folding-craft-scalpel-knife

G'Day,

Where do you want to fit the scissors? A Wave one inside does need a bit of work, have a look at this post I made: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,63314.msg1465118.html#msg1465118 You need to move the inside tools around to make it fit. There is a small metal tab that may foul the inside tools if you juggle them around. I include a pic with a red circle. If you move the bit driver towards the awl (by removing the can opener), that small bit will stop the bit extender from closing properly. It may need to be filed / dremmeled down if you want to keep the scissors and bit extender as tools. You will need to remove the can opener then.

There are other members that has fitted Wingman and Sak scissors on the OUTSIDE. Have a look in the Mod Squad, there are a few threads there explaining what they did. You can replace the OEM blade with a Wave blade that will give you a PE blade. I cannot comment on the scalpel mod.

Cheers, Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 09, 2023, 12:56:20 PM
Welcome to :MTO:  Cigars :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Cigarsnjeeps on February 09, 2023, 02:47:59 PM
Thanks for the info and the welcome. I bought a pair of scissors from a sidekick I hope to replace the saw with the scissors since i don't need the saw.

And I saw that scalpel mentioned above and thought, hey, maybe I can mod that to fit. Will Probably just buy it and take it apart and see. And if it doesn't work, I will still have it and can throw it in a pocket if needed.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on February 09, 2023, 02:58:04 PM
Welcome, please take pictures.  I hope you can get the scalpel to work. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 16, 2023, 09:23:54 PM
My new-to-me LM Signal surrounded by a Charge+ TTi and a Wave+

I'm thinking of getting yellow whistle+ferro and diamond file, and dye them orange, that would look cool on the coyote/tan color... I've read the ferro can be "poped" out, but I feel I'll break it  ???
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2023, 10:45:27 PM
The Coyote Tan one sure is nice :drool: I think when I add another Signal one of these days it will be that one :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on February 17, 2023, 09:15:20 AM
I'm thinking of getting yellow whistle + ferro and diamond file, and dye them orange, that would look cool on the coyote/tan colour... I've read the Ferro can be "popped" out, but I feel I'll break it  ???

The ferro rod pops out with a little help of a small flat head screw driver, start one side and work your way across. The ferro rod does not like dye or the hot mixture, I found out the hard way, remove before dyeing.

Cheers, Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 17, 2023, 10:21:16 AM
Thank you for your help, I'll try it out :)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 18, 2023, 12:32:03 AM
 :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/uv3swRIh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 18, 2023, 03:16:31 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vXrjhlqh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 18, 2023, 03:17:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kocIJfuh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 20, 2023, 01:51:34 AM
The source pic for the third picture up :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/MKjejm0h.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 20, 2023, 09:50:28 PM
The more I play with that tool, the more I like it  :angel:
Give me a 154CM/S30V blade and it would be perfect
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: m47mu74nt on March 01, 2023, 03:30:16 PM
I may have slipped.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 01, 2023, 04:22:58 PM
I may have slipped.

The different color Signals sure do look nice :dd: congrats :woohoo: :like:

:nanadance:           :nanadance:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on March 05, 2023, 07:32:30 PM
Nice Signals Poncho and m47mu74nt   :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on March 05, 2023, 07:33:42 PM
Was at the beach, signaling...

(https://i.imgur.com/prqSQVC.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 05, 2023, 08:53:50 PM
Thanks Stitchy  :hatsoff: and awesome pic  :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: McStitchy on March 05, 2023, 09:28:05 PM
 :cheers:  Poncho
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 10, 2023, 03:12:59 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Arufxm7h.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Hood3dvillain on March 26, 2023, 01:08:58 AM
Signal Set...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230326/00a914670377c6b5ef1e447ea5f39665.jpg)

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 26, 2023, 05:31:54 AM
So awesome  :dd: :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 10, 2023, 10:47:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/E6eRp7Fh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 10, 2023, 11:28:14 PM
I've always loved those Damascus blades and the different colors of the Signal.  That looks good Poncho!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 10, 2023, 11:31:40 PM
It isn't Damascus on these  :salute: just a printed topographical pattern on them :tu:

 :iagree: that they look awesome though :drool: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 11, 2023, 04:14:43 AM
 :facepalm: oops
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 11, 2023, 04:58:50 AM
No biggie, Barry ;) a totally honest mistake, buddy :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 11, 2023, 05:09:51 AM
 :cheers: Poncho  :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: m47mu74nt on April 17, 2023, 06:40:34 AM
Signal Set...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230326/00a914670377c6b5ef1e447ea5f39665.jpg)

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I love that picture!!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 06, 2023, 01:20:23 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Yfqqlksh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 06, 2023, 02:41:07 PM
 :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 06, 2023, 04:14:59 PM
Thanks Barry :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on May 06, 2023, 04:38:08 PM
Nice one Poncho!  :tu:

(Note-to-self: better hurry and get me a Topo before another Leatherman price hike...🤦‍♂️🤣)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on May 06, 2023, 04:39:48 PM
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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 06, 2023, 04:41:49 PM
Thanks Juan :hatsoff: Awesome pic of that Coyote :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 07, 2023, 01:33:10 AM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Mooseman40 on June 14, 2023, 07:04:44 AM
Can anyone help.  I’m thinking of buying a Signal but I’ve noticed that in some of your pictures the the black oxide coating is starting to come off in the pliers or blades.

For those of you with the black tooled versions have you experienced any issues with this?
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: pietervn on June 14, 2023, 09:18:44 AM
Can anyone help.  I’m thinking of buying a Signal but I’ve noticed that in some of your pictures the the black oxide coating is starting to come off in the pliers or blades.

For those of you with the black tooled versions have you experienced any issues with this?

Not on a Signal but on a MUT and a Surge. I think it adds to the character of the tool.

Pete
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on June 14, 2023, 03:34:14 PM
 :iagree:

Yes with use the black will began to fade.  Its really quite lovely unless you enjoy tools that always look new  :salute:. 

Hood3dvillain that is a wonderful collection.  Poncho, Juan  :tu: good looking tools. 

The Signal is another LM that is wonderfully collectable with all the variety the came out with. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 14, 2023, 03:34:48 PM
You will have to make peace with the way black oxide wears if you want to buy black oxide tools :salute: some of the plier heads rub and some don't  :shrug: black oxide will wear off some no matter what on a tool but they gain character as they are used and age :cheers: once you get past that (some never do) then you won't see it as a bad thing :D :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 14, 2023, 03:35:31 PM
Thanks Aloha :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Mooseman40 on June 15, 2023, 01:47:07 PM
You will have to make peace with the way black oxide wears if you want to buy black oxide tools :salute: some of the plier heads rub and some don't  :shrug: black oxide will wear off some no matter what on a tool but they gain character as they are used and age :cheers: once you get past that (some never do) then you won't see it as a bad thing :D :tu:

Thanks for the replies.  It’s not the general wear that bothers me it’s the scraping patterns the tools make.  I think I’ll go with one without black oxide on.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 15, 2023, 04:27:42 PM
Yes, for sure :tu: if that is the part that bothers you then the stainless is the way to go :cheers: They both have their pluses and minuses and wear differently.  I think the stainless probably rubs the same way but is way less noticeable  :salute:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 18, 2023, 04:16:56 AM
Thanks for the replies.  It’s not the general wear that bothers me it’s the scraping patterns the tools make. I think I’ll go with one without black oxide on.

Not to rain on your parade Mooseman 40 but, even non oxidized ones develop such a pattern; tools with very close tolerances between pliers (for example, as it can happen within adjacent tools) and inner liners/handles/scales will scrape their surfaces. See (clockwise from upper left) my 2nd. Gen. Wave, Signal and Rebar. Although barely visible, the Rebar has them also only right under the "L", where the necking of the handle to mate with the pliers happen.   [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Mooseman40 on June 18, 2023, 05:43:19 PM
Chess for that.  I have some Leathermans already but none with black oxide.  I fully appreciate and expect some wear in places.  I think I’ll stick with just steel ones.  A colbalt blue Signal is now top of my wish list.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 19, 2023, 05:08:33 AM
Chess for that.  I have some Leathermans already but none with black oxide.  I fully appreciate and expect some wear in places.  I think I’ll stick with just steel ones.  A colbalt blue Signal is now top of my wish list.

Nice one; love the color, and it's not seen often! Do post pictures of it when you get it... :tu:  :like: :popcorn:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Aloha on June 19, 2023, 04:09:01 PM
There is nothing wrong with getting black or any of the colors and keeping unused.  Opening and closing tho will produce those plier head scratches as said.  I have a TOPO Signal and and rarely open it.  I fondle it from time to time but thats it.  It was not bought to use. 

 

 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 20, 2023, 12:11:42 AM
As much time as I spend outdoors I should get a Signal.  I love that blue!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Mooseman40 on June 21, 2023, 05:31:17 PM
Nice one; love the color, and it's not seen often! Do post pictures of it when you get it... :tu:  :like: :popcorn:

I sure will.  Will be a few weeks before I get it though.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Rich_SD on June 25, 2023, 11:14:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/9rbK7S4.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2023, 01:31:07 AM
Love the look of both of them :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Rich_SD on June 26, 2023, 01:58:07 AM
Thank you  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 07, 2023, 02:23:02 PM
 :ahhh

(https://i.imgur.com/apcl1qSh.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 07, 2023, 06:56:56 PM
Nice!!!  :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 07, 2023, 07:09:41 PM
Thanks Barry :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on July 15, 2023, 06:36:03 PM
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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: nakken on July 15, 2023, 06:38:28 PM
Been a while since I've seen a Signal, great carries Poncho and Juan :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on July 15, 2023, 07:05:23 PM
Thanks! :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 15, 2023, 08:56:36 PM
Thanks nakken :hatsoff: Great pic,  Juan :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on July 16, 2023, 02:48:27 AM
Thanks Poncho!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on July 17, 2023, 04:54:35 AM
Very nice pics,  Gents!!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 17, 2023, 05:04:46 AM
Thanks MrTJ  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: BillBarrels on July 20, 2023, 09:31:24 PM
Thoughts on my small modification? I’ve been using the Volty bit pretty regularly and wanted a test lead of sorts to partner with it so with that in mind, I tapped the 3/16 section of the box wrench (m6x1 because 10mm head made the most sense) and threw together a quick test lead. This allows me to easily attach and remove the lead and did not increase the overall width of the tool. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230720/83b9662f21611d1829a5d631266a21a9.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230720/7ad42a51146d771fde7ed236dca3032b.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 21, 2023, 01:46:08 AM
An excellent addition, Bill :salute: modding is to make a tool exactly what you want or need :tu: if it works for you then it is a success  :woohoo: and you may give others an idea as well :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 21, 2023, 04:30:27 AM
Outstanding  :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 27, 2023, 09:11:27 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/1OvYq06h.jpg)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on July 28, 2023, 01:36:01 AM
Coffee and Topo, both look sooo good... :drool: :tu:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 28, 2023, 04:36:20 AM
Thanks Juan :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: nakken on July 28, 2023, 09:40:37 AM
:iagree: Nice ones, Bill and Poncho

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=65287.0;attach=556919;image)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 28, 2023, 12:07:09 PM
Thanks nakken  :hatsoff: Great pic,  yourself  8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: genevabuck on September 25, 2023, 06:08:15 PM
I just learned that the topo lines on the blade of the REI Signal are of an actual place near Ft. Hood.  Pretty cool. 
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 25, 2023, 06:16:01 PM
 :iagree: that it is cool :tu: I knew some of the other tools had actual topographical significances but hadn't heard about the Signals :salute: seems like one of them is a wooded area not far from LM HQ :think:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on February 24, 2024, 10:53:47 PM
  :D
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 25, 2024, 07:39:42 AM
Awesome pics, David :woohoo: :like: Great to see you over in the LM section, been a while :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on February 26, 2024, 03:30:38 AM
Thanks Poncho!
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Gotter on February 26, 2024, 04:47:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/9rbK7S4.jpg)
Awesome
Title: Signal pivot bolt
Post by: Gotter on February 26, 2024, 05:16:46 PM
Hi guys, if anyone still posts in here, need your help. I love my Signal almost as much as my kids ;) and have modded it to include my Wingman scissors. Problem is I lost the black-oxide pivot bolt that goes on the tool end. It's the button-head with Torx security, not one of the larger ones with flat heads on the plier side.

Some of these bolts are sold on eBay for ~$30, which I can't justify for a small bolt. Right now, I'm using a stainless-steel bolt from the Wingman - those threads fit the Signal barrel nut, though the head has a larger dome. It just doesn't look right.

So my question is, how do I find the specs for a replacement bolt? Leatherman doesn't sell them, and the big stores don't carry them. (I've brought in the barrel nut to try the fitment, but they only they have #4, #6, 8, etc.). I don't have a caliper measure. I can get the length and width with a ruler (and a serious pair of reading glasses), but I'm hoping there's a relatively straightforward way to measure the pitch/thread spacing so I can be sure I'm ordering the right one.

Thanks for any input.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: David on March 02, 2024, 09:05:06 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2024, 05:11:39 PM
Excellent pic, David :woohoo: :like: :like:

Gotter, I hope you can find a replacement screw but you may have to either send it in for warranty or try and buy a replacement on ebay :dunno:
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Bigshep on March 02, 2024, 08:36:46 PM
:)
Nice

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Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Gotter on March 09, 2024, 06:26:17 PM
Excellent pic, David :woohoo: :like: :like:

Gotter, I hope you can find a replacement screw but you may have to either send it in for warranty or try and buy a replacement on ebay :dunno:
Thanks, Poncho. I'm pretty sure my mods voided the warranty. I'll pull the trigger on eBay if someone sells it at a reasonable price.
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on March 10, 2024, 05:16:01 AM
Found these as a set; hope it helps: https://www.ebay.com/itm/186301203754?itmmeta=01HRK8Z4FZ7Q863EV79NMCEMSN&hash=item2b606ac52a:g:zLsAAOSwwb9isMAH&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwKukewrjUrLQtN2e5bCfWitcd0AXS54SQQarPUuY4FeWu2aWhdKKunK7df%2FfELs9oNtgrnKycBiKS7yF05SRbz%2BAo5J5F%2Bnolicbtkl2tltrSY2Y2T4VjnWULBdp8DMftjiDRDNn6DcNouulFQFzFm8jyRXc2DCcZFIDvfVbhZdaH3xFTPuhWWQpo84OC2q5caucmt%2B7CNoTVGqTmBoGPH4kEzhval%2Bv3I9s9P4ho1mGS%2BQOVwwXRLL0roje5ubspA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4TI_OjEYw

And these in black oxide:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/186301213143?itmmeta=01HRK8Z4FZKRMX2J5JCPY3Y8T6&hash=item2b606ae9d7:g:nJgAAOSw71NiVgrl&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4C1G7AAlC%2B9bQCoOIaR8y8y1xZieCtTcRrN5umGwM51SwVwmKBNlaZVeZFszDV4qXj3pEgxlO%2BHgRXrD5eE8F9sHU5%2BwSIuGjkMyR6hKUv3e2NauYgPq4Lt7%2FCBKnPIhpy%2BCRHyQP6%2B7FIsw6lsSX%2F1Xmh1GGtX%2Bhi7CwpgkvR1q%2BRh8fFNAjOpfIOzuFYSp32WhD%2FTdbrD34pAkoC5Mm0TRnTsDTxsfMkmblFTvGYEM0f6ORKv%2BUH5%2B3Des9Fj%2BodzAa3GIj02E3%2FEm3ehEtt%2BpnREop2ClRwYAZmHD2drd%7Ctkp%3ABFBMhsj86MRj
Title: Re: Signal owner's club
Post by: Gotter on March 18, 2024, 04:08:50 AM
Found these as a set; hope it helps: https://www.ebay.com/itm/186301203754?itmmeta=01HRK8Z4FZ7Q863EV79NMCEMSN&hash=item2b606ac52a:g:zLsAAOSwwb9isMAH&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwKukewrjUrLQtN2e5bCfWitcd0AXS54SQQarPUuY4FeWu2aWhdKKunK7df%2FfELs9oNtgrnKycBiKS7yF05SRbz%2BAo5J5F%2Bnolicbtkl2tltrSY2Y2T4VjnWULBdp8DMftjiDRDNn6DcNouulFQFzFm8jyRXc2DCcZFIDvfVbhZdaH3xFTPuhWWQpo84OC2q5caucmt%2B7CNoTVGqTmBoGPH4kEzhval%2Bv3I9s9P4ho1mGS%2BQOVwwXRLL0roje5ubspA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4TI_OjEYw

And these in black oxide:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/186301213143?itmmeta=01HRK8Z4FZKRMX2J5JCPY3Y8T6&hash=item2b606ae9d7:g:nJgAAOSw71NiVgrl&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4C1G7AAlC%2B9bQCoOIaR8y8y1xZieCtTcRrN5umGwM51SwVwmKBNlaZVeZFszDV4qXj3pEgxlO%2BHgRXrD5eE8F9sHU5%2BwSIuGjkMyR6hKUv3e2NauYgPq4Lt7%2FCBKnPIhpy%2BCRHyQP6%2B7FIsw6lsSX%2F1Xmh1GGtX%2Bhi7CwpgkvR1q%2BRh8fFNAjOpfIOzuFYSp32WhD%2FTdbrD34pAkoC5Mm0TRnTsDTxsfMkmblFTvGYEM0f6ORKv%2BUH5%2B3Des9Fj%2BodzAa3GIj02E3%2FEm3ehEtt%2BpnREop2ClRwYAZmHD2drd%7Ctkp%3ABFBMhsj86MRj
Thanks, Juan. I saw those, too. I just can't pull the trigger on one small bolt for $25+.  :-\