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Leatherman Signal
Outdoor-focused multitool with saw, ferro rod, whistle, hammer and a 1/4-inch bit driver.
87/100 best score, for camping
- Weight
- 7.5 oz (213 g)
- Closed length
- 4.5 in (114 mm)
- Functional tools
- 16
- Blade steel
- 420HC
- MSRP
- $149.95
Available as: Tundrascape, Mesa Verde, Nocturnal, Aqua/Stainless, Green, Guava, Black & Stainless, Coyote Tan.
Strengths
- Blades open with one hand without unfolding the tool
- Tools lock open
- Replaceable wire cutters
- Takes standard 1/4-inch hex bits
Trade-offs
- No scissors
- Sheath sold separately on the maker's site
Strengths and trade-offs are worked out from the specifications and compared with similar tools in our database, not from hands-on testing.
Good for: camping, hiking, emergency kit. Not ideal for: users who need scissors, pocket-clip carry.
Scores by use
| Use | Score | Tool fit | Portability | Usability | Durability | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camping | 87 | 89 | 100 | 85 | 75 | 74 |
| Work and trades | 78 | 68 | 100 | 85 | 75 | 65 |
| All-round use | 76 | 71 | 81 | 85 | 75 | 66 |
| Fishing | 73 | 66 | 77 | 85 | 75 | 64 |
| Hiking and backpacking | 63 | 68 | 23 | 85 | 75 | 65 |
| Cycling | 58 | 57 | 25 | 85 | 75 | 60 |
| Everyday carry | 57 | 47 | 42 | 85 | 75 | 56 |
Scores come from the data on this page. See the formula.
Tools (16 functions, 19 by the maker's count)
- Needlenose pliers
- Regular pliers
- Wire cutterreplaceable
- Hard-wire cutterreplaceable
- Wire stripper
- Knife (partly serrated)
- Saw
- Hammer
- Awl / reamer
- Can opener
- Bottle opener ×2
- Bit driver ×2
- Wrench / spanner ×2
- Emergency whistle
- Ferro rod (fire starter)
- Blade sharpener
Specifications
| Brand | Leatherman |
|---|---|
| Form | plier based, mid |
| Weight | 7.5 oz (213 g) |
| Closed length | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Open length | 6.75 in (172 mm) |
| Width | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.63 in (16 mm) |
| Blade steel | 420HC |
| Blade length | 2.73 in (69 mm) |
| One-hand opening | Yes |
| Locking tools | Yes |
| Outside-accessible tools | Yes |
| Bit system | quarter inch hex |
| Price band | 100–150 |
| Warranty | 25-year limited warranty |
| Made in | USA (with global parts) |
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How much does the Leatherman Signal weigh?
7.5 oz (213 g), and it is 4.5 in (114 mm) long closed and 6.75 in (172 mm) open.
How many tools does the Leatherman Signal have?
16 functional tools by our count; Leatherman counts 19. We count each kind of tool once, so three screwdriver sizes are one tool.
Does the Leatherman Signal have scissors and a saw?
It has no scissors and a saw.
Can I take the Leatherman Signal on a plane?
Not in carry-on bags: it has a knife blade, and TSA does not allow knives in the cabin. Pack it in checked luggage.
What bits does the Leatherman Signal take?
It takes standard 1/4-inch hex bits.
What is the warranty on the Leatherman Signal?
25-year limited warranty.
Sources
Last verified 2026-11-01.
- www.leatherman.com (manufacturer, 2026-11-01)
- www.adorama.com (retailer, 2026-11-01)