Leatherman Signal VS Swiss Army Survival Knife Field Tests

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11 ай бұрын

Urban Knife Guy shares his field tests and comparisons between the Leatherman Signal and customised Victorinox Swiss Army Survival Knife.
He tested cutting, carving, sawing and fire-starting capabilities.
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@urbanknifeguy 6 ай бұрын

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@GlockNinja 11 ай бұрын

The signal can definitely do more. The pumal is useful for pounding in tent stakes and breaking open nuts and shell fish. After heavy use, you can sharpen the blade with the sharpener. The ferro rod can start fires. The whistle can be used for "signaling". The pliers can be used to yank sewing needles through leather and canvas. Not to mention the pliers can help bend metals to shape or repair in crafting other tools. I love Victorinox but in all honesty, the useful factor goes to the Signal out of the box.

@urbanknifeguy 11 ай бұрын

I agree that functionally, the Signal can do more, especially with the pliers. But personally, if it comes down to carrying for outdoor survival, I think I will prefer the Victorinox due to the heavy demands on the knife and saw. But I am being won over by the Signal day by day.

@GlockNinja 11 ай бұрын

@@urbanknifeguy i like the signal and have it on my bushcraft belt pouch so I don't EDC it. I EDC the Victorinox Swiss Champ :-)

@Northanteus 6 ай бұрын

Pliers used to lift hot metal over a fire, or bend heated up metal in crafting. I even used needle nose pliers on a multitool for clipping 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick branches in the way one time. A tree had fallen down near a sidewalk and the branches (around 50 to 100) were laid across the sidewalk, so I got off my bike and clipped em all off with my pliers. 😁 People assume pliers wouldn't be used much in the woods but they'd be surprised once you're there long enough, you'll find plenty of unconventional uses for them. Also for clipping metal wire. People wonder where that would be in the wild? In my pocket or bag, that's where! 😁 Metal wiring is very useful in survival situations. I'd bring wire with me in the wild. Or if you come across an old fence with barbed wiring on it, you clip it off with the wire cutters on the pliers and use that as well.

@fossilimprint2954 11 ай бұрын

Great comparison! I like that you actually used the knives.

@urbanknifeguy 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

@mikeconti1164 10 ай бұрын

Great comparison, I really appreciate that it was not opinionated like some other video's and gave them both an unbiased shot. I prefer the signal with the extra features especially the pliers it has, but also I have modified it to hold an extra Leatherman bit, added the Leatherman precision screw driver with a hack I found and I am currently adding the wingman scissors to it. I am also working on a mod to hopefully hold the Victorinox tweezers and toothpick as well with the extra bit.

@urbanknifeguy 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! It sounds like you have an awesome Signal mod. Would love to see it when it is done!

@ike8236 11 ай бұрын

Still got a signal brand new in the box, haven't felt the need to use it with all the other gear but i can't bring myself to sell it because it does look pretty cool.

@urbanknifeguy 11 ай бұрын

Yeah. I would not sell it too, if I were you.

@josepaixao6519 11 ай бұрын

Nice video! I totally agree! Both are incredibly useful for a survival situation. A tinny edge to the Signal (my favourite all rounder with those pliers... need to do the scissors mod on it but, for now, I pair it with a midnight manager for the scissors, pen and light) but, a well kitted SAK (like yours) will also not fail you! I have the Signal and then 3 additional SAKs: Evo S17 (with the locking blade), Huntsman and (since last week...) the Outrider... If I don't think I will need the pliers, the S17 is still my go-to due to the size/weight and locking blade...

@urbanknifeguy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I will Evo!

@alanrice39 11 ай бұрын

Good review, both good tools, SAN would be my preference for what I do in the outdoors

@urbanknifeguy 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@gadgetgus 11 ай бұрын

Hey buddy 👊 The Signal is quite a good tool, but I would never get one, personally. I prefer the SAK overall, especially for value 👌 Great comparison video my friend, Atb Gus 👍

@urbanknifeguy 11 ай бұрын

Fair enough! Honestly, I never thought I would get one to...

@bartekteee 9 ай бұрын

In my personal assessment, Victorinox stands out for its superior build quality, enhanced grip for knife handling, component scales that allow for comfortable use even in winter conditions without the need for gloves, and a lightweight design. On the other hand, Leatherman excels with its exceptional pliers, appealing overall aesthetics, inclusion of a ferro rod and whistle. I believe the primary decision comes down to a choice between superior knife capabilities vs excellent pliers. In that regard, my preference still leans towards Victorinox for its knife performance.

@urbanknifeguy 9 ай бұрын

I definitely see where you are coming from. Both are excellent tools so it is ultimately how you might use them. I like the Leatherman as part of an emergency kit but I would prefer to carry the Victorinox on me as a jungle EDC to supplement a fixed blade. Thanks for sharing!

@spartan7042 6 ай бұрын

I would take the leatherman all day long, i have never been disappointed with their products.

@urbanknifeguy 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@MrFlyrod7 11 ай бұрын

I think it is a tossup as well, and may depend on where you’re going, and what you’re doing. I have the Signal and a larger Victorinox as well and have a hard time picking, which one I want to carry that day. One large difference is you have pliers on a Leatherman. So that may be the difference when you want to pick which one you want to use

@urbanknifeguy 11 ай бұрын

💯 thanks!

@jnasty_og1641 10 ай бұрын

I have both and the long and short is if I could only pick 1 it would be the leatherman. If I’m strictly doing camp tasks, the victornox is just more way more efficient around camp. That said, when camping, I usually have a full set of tools (axe, saw, shovel, fixed blade, etc).

@urbanknifeguy 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. And completely agree with your thinking.

@rabadabadoo491 11 ай бұрын

I'd go with the Victorinox if i was carrying it with me and leave the leatherman in a pack or my vehicle. Cheers 🍻

@urbanknifeguy 11 ай бұрын

Best of both worlds!

@simonh6371 11 ай бұрын

The bottom line is that in a bushcraft scenario both would be secondary blades and backup tools as one would at least carry a fixed blade and most likely an axe/Parang and/or possibly a folding saw. I'd say like you that both are equally good as camping and/or survival kit tools. I don't need to buy a Signal as I already have a Rebar, Soldier 08 (Swiss military issue version of the One-handed Trekker), and I can pair up the Soldier 08 with a pair of Knipex Cobras which make superb pot grips.

@urbanknifeguy 11 ай бұрын

Yes, both can work and it will ultimately be down to personal preference. I still have not come over to the side of the knipex...

@ChromeArty 14 күн бұрын

However it is a Swiss Knife plus stuff vs a Signal. And even then the Signal comes out on top. Nothing against the knife, it just isn't a fair comparison.