Being able to start a fire is a lifesaver, no doubt about it. If I were lost in the woods, I would want the Leatherman Signal with me. And yet, it has a saw, knife sharpener, emergency whistle and a built-in fire-starting ferro rod. On one hand it’s beefy and strong and on the other hand, it’s a bit heavier for backpacking than we’d like (7.5 ounces). The Leatherman Signal ‘Topo’ Multi-Tool is one of our favorite Leatherman multi-tools. Leatherman Signal Topo Review The Leather Signal Topo Multi-Tool has a built-in a fire-starting ferro rod and a knife sharpener. odds are, those kinds of people will appreciate the laser etching.
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If you’re looking for a special gift for a backpacker, hiker, camper, climber, hunter or fisher. The REI ‘Topo’ versions cost about $10 more than the non-topo versions, which REI also sells. Count us in.īefore we take a closer look at each multi-tool, you should know that Leatherman pricing overall is pretty stable across most retail outlets - not a lot of variation. Of course, the laser etchings really are just some fancy styling that will get nicked up with use, but if the photos of this review caught your attention, well, you’re the kind of person Leatherman and REI designed these variants for. The Skeletool and Freestyle share the same blade with the same laser etching while the survival-oriented Signal uses a different blade with a different set of topo lines. Leatherman Signal, Skeletool & Freestyle Topo Multi-Tool Review The REI exclusive Leatherman Freestyle, Signal and Skeletool ‘Topo’ Multi-Tools come with laser-etched blades.Īt the core, these three Leatherman variants are essentially the same as their standard counterparts - the primary difference is the topographical line laser-etched blades, along with an added black or green finish. To get us a closer look, REI sent Man Makes Fire three review units: The Leatherman Signal, Skeletool and Freestyle. Of course, if you’re cynical, the laser etchings are just a cool new decoration.Įither way, the exclusive new REI ‘Topo’ Leatherman variants are aimed at REI’s outdoor-loving audience. The result is simple but it manages to evoke a sense of the outdoors.
LEATHERMAN SIGNAL SERIES
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LEATHERMAN SIGNAL DRIVER
Bit Driver - Easily switch out double-sided bits to customize your multi-tool.1/4” Hex Bit Driver - Insert a ¼” hex bit into this slot to customize your multi-tool.Bottle Opener - A tool that allows the user to pop the top on a favourite beverage.Can Opener - Safely and easily open canned goods in wilderness situations.Awl w/ Thread Loop - Puncture tough materials to create or enlarge holes and sew with the loop.
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Hammer - Hammer tent stakes, nails, or other things.Saw - Quickly and easily saw through tough materials with this open-toothed tool.This style of blade gives the user a choice of precise cuts using the plain section, or cutting through fibre and rougher material using the serrated area. 420HC Combo Knife - A knife made from 420HC stainless steel with a half straight and half serrated edge.Wire Stripper - Safely strip multiple gauges and types of wire.
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Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters - Easily cut through electrical hard wires with this replaceable, edge-retaining tool.Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters - Easily cut through regular and light-gauge wire with this replaceable, edge-retaining tool.Regular Pliers - Conveniently hold and manipulate items.Needlenose Pliers - Perfect for holding small objects or using the pliers in tight, narrow spaces.Stay ready for the expected (and unexpected) no matter where you are with everything you need right on your belt. In the Leatherman Signal, Leatherman’s traditional functional tools like pliers, saw, can and bottle opener, awl, a variety of hex and Leatherman bit drivers, and combo knife blade pair with new preparedness features like a shaped diamond coated sharpener for maintaining your straight and serrated blade, fire-starting ferro rod, and an emergency whistle.