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My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
on: January 01, 2022, 05:15:00 PM
Good day to all, and hoping that the New Year finds you all in good health.
As some of you may know, I received yesterday my Signal and, decided to put in use last night. It started opening cheese packages and charcuterie trays but, something was missing: a corkscrew; not wanting to use a dedicated corkscrew (having waiter's, "eared", and levered models), went and tried my Wave/Surge CS, but felt to cumbersome. I then went to my Swisstool CS Plus and took out the CS and lo and behold, it worked in the sharpener's slot and did an acceptable job! :woohoo:
So, for those not having a Flair, I present to you an alternative for an "outdoor-picniquing-Leatherman"! :tu:

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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #1 on: January 01, 2022, 05:18:29 PM
I would have never thought of that :o I don't have that corkscrew and never thought it would have worked on a Signal like that :ahhh :like: :like:
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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #2 on: January 01, 2022, 05:25:53 PM
Then, I got myself thinking, "how would they compare sizewise?"

Well, to my amazement, they are quite close! (and to think I thought of the Swisstool more akin to the Super Tool 300), and weightwise they feel quite close. The picture are:

1. Side by side
2. Signal on top
3. Swisstool on top
4-5. Pliers comparison

Mind you, I still find the craftsmanship, fit and finish of the Swisstool much better than any Leatherman but, it got to show me that appearances can be deceiving.

Thanks for stopping by, and a great day to all @ MT.o!

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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #3 on: January 01, 2022, 05:28:31 PM
Quote from: Poncho65 on January 01, 2022, 05:18:29 PM
I would have never thought of that :o I don't have that corkscrew and never thought it would have worked on a Signal like that :ahhh :like: :like:

I was under the same impression, and to tell the truth, I started trying on all the handle's cutouts but then thought about the sharpener and, bingo! Guess we were both wrong! :rofl: :rofl: :cheers:
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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #4 on: January 01, 2022, 05:30:28 PM
Here are picture 5, and a bonus: both closed.
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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #5 on: January 01, 2022, 09:02:15 PM
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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #6 on: January 01, 2022, 09:40:48 PM
Quote from: Juan el Boricua on January 01, 2022, 05:28:31 PM
I was under the same impression, and to tell the truth, I started trying on all the handle's cutouts but then thought about the sharpener and, bingo! Guess we were both wrong! :rofl: :rofl: :cheers:

Good to be wrong sometimes :woohoo: :D

More great pics as well 8) Good comparison shots :like:
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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #7 on: January 01, 2022, 09:48:12 PM
I've handled Signals before, and didn't realize that they were actually the same size as the Swisstool.  I like the corkscrew idea Juan!
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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #8 on: January 01, 2022, 10:02:34 PM
Thanks, Poncho. :hatsoff: :cheers:

Thanks, Barry, and just like you, I thought it was smaller (having the same pliers head as Rebar and its modified version in the Wave, and them being smaller than the Swisstool) but, to my amazement, not only is it almost the same size, but the pliers head is slightly bigger ( like a 1cm) in the Signal. Still like them all! :tu: :cheers:

Never mind; they're the same length, only thing is Signal's thinner at the tip. :oops: :facepalm:
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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #9 on: January 01, 2022, 10:11:16 PM
That's brilliant.  Now I just have to get one of those corkscrews and a signal. :facepalm:
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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #10 on: January 01, 2022, 10:14:26 PM
Quote from: Alan K. on January 01, 2022, 10:11:16 PM
That's brilliant.  Now I just have to get one of those corkscrews and a signal. :facepalm:

Attaboy, Alan; glad to be of help!!!  :tu::rofl:

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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #11 on: January 01, 2022, 10:25:07 PM
Quote from: Juan el Boricua on January 01, 2022, 05:28:31 PM
I was under the same impression, and to tell the truth, I started trying on all the handle's cutouts but then thought about the sharpener and, bingo! Guess we were both wrong! :rofl: :rofl: :cheers:

It doesn't work there for me, does work in the other cutouts though so YMMV.   :cheers:

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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #12 on: January 01, 2022, 10:28:44 PM
I hooked the CS into the hole and the slightly forced the rounded side in; did you tried it like this? I could make and post pictures if needed.
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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #13 on: January 01, 2022, 10:50:54 PM
No need for pics, tried it, isn't going anywhere. The handle cutouts work fine.

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Reply #14 on: January 01, 2022, 10:52:01 PM
 :tu: :cheers:
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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #15 on: January 01, 2022, 11:04:23 PM
Quote from: Juan el Boricua on January 01, 2022, 05:25:53 PM
Well, to my amazement, they are quite close! (and to think I thought of the Swisstool more akin to the Super Tool 300), and weightwise they feel quite close.

I would compare the Signal with the Spirit.
The Swiss Tool, Super Tool 300, Centre Drive etc don't really feel that close in the pocket or on the belt to me.

Gotta say I really like the Signal.
Excellent OHO blade, bottle opener and very comfortable handles.
I have a fully customized Charge, it's awesome, however I carry and use a stock Signal more.

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Reply #16 on: January 01, 2022, 11:17:18 PM
Quote from: zoidberg on January 01, 2022, 11:04:23 PM
I would compare the Signal with the Spirit.
The Swiss Tool, Super Tool 300, Centre Drive etc don't really feel that close in the pocket or on the belt to me.


Yes, I know; I was only comparing size and weight as I thought the Signal would've been smaller and lighter than it felt.
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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #17 on: January 01, 2022, 11:32:28 PM
Yeah if you're coming from a Rebar it's a bit of a jump.

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Reply #18 on: January 02, 2022, 02:59:31 AM
  Interesting! :tu:
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Reply #19 on: January 02, 2022, 03:10:03 AM
I'd probably carry it with the bit kit, but your idea sounds good too for when the kit isn't needed; thanks!

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Re: My "Ahaah" moment, Signal Edition
Reply #20 on: January 02, 2022, 06:50:16 PM
I like that!  I wish the Swisstool had the Leatherman wire cutters :facepalm:
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Reply #21 on: January 02, 2022, 08:36:04 PM
That would be sweet! :like: :tu:
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