Leatherman Signal

The Signal features a removable emergency whistle for signaling and a ferrocerium rod (firesteel) that throws sparks to start fires in wet or windy conditions. It also includes a small diamond-coated sharpener tucked into the handle, allowing you to maintain the edges of your blade or other camp tools while in the field.

The primary blade is made from 420HC stainless steel and features a partially serrated edge. This steel provides a good balance of toughness and ease of sharpening, while the serrations are specifically useful for cutting through fibrous materials like rope, cordage, or webbing.

The Signal is longer than the Wave but thinner and lighter, weighing approximately 7.4 ounces. While the Wave is a versatile general-purpose tool, the Signal is more focused on outdoor survival, trading some internal tools for features like an integrated hammer, firestarter, and carabiner.

Yes, the Signal uses multiple locking mechanisms to ensure the tools stay secure during use. The knife blade and saw are held in place by liner locks, while the internal implements, such as the awl and bit driver, are secured by a spring-loaded lock on the back of the handle.

The integrated hammer is designed for light-duty camp tasks like driving in tent stakes or cracking open nuts. It is located at the base of the tool and also serves as a housing for a 1/4 inch bit driver and a 3/16 inch box wrench.

The Signal is equipped with 154CM stainless steel wire cutters that are fully replaceable. This ensures that if the cutters become damaged or dull from heavy use, you can swap them out for a fresh set without needing to replace the entire tool.