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Leatherman Gives Its Survival Multi-Tool a Glow-in-the-Dark Desert Makeover

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Let’s get one thing out of the way – we’re definitely suckers for a good limited-edition colorway. Is it a markup? Sure. But there’s just something genuinely fun about a familiar piece of kit showing up in fresh clothing, and Leatherman’s new Signal Sandstorm scratches that itch perfectly.

A desert-camo take on the brand’s survival-minded multi-tool, this is the kind of release that exists first and foremost to look cool. But, seeing that it’s Leatherman, it doesn’t just stop at looking cool.

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Nothing Touched, Nothing Broken

Underneath the finish, this is the same Signal that became Leatherman’s outdoor favorite. All 19 tools carry over untouched: needlenose pliers, a partially serrated 420HC blade, saw, hammer, bit driver, and the rest.

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What’s always set the Signal apart is its survival loadout. There’s an integrated ferro rod for sparking a fire, a diamond-coated sharpener for keeping the blade honest in the field, and a safety whistle. And Leatherman left every bit of it alone.

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Where the Sandstorm Earns It

The blade and saw both wear a Cerakote finish in a burnt-bronze camo, and of course, Cerakote isn’t just paint. The ceramic-based coating adds real corrosion and wear resistance, so the desert styling actually buys you a little bit of extra utility as well.

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Better still, the ferro rod and sharpener now glow in the dark. Picture when you actually reach for a fire starter – it might be dark and cold, and before you know it, you’ve fumbled the thing into the dirt. A glowing survival tool almost feels essentials on every piece of emergency gear. The whole package rounds out with a matching cream nylon sheath, bronze stitching included.

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Spec Sheet

Brand: Leatherman
Model: Signal Sandstorm (Limited Edition)
Tools: 19
Blade Length: 2.73″
Blade Steel: 420HC Stainless (Cerakote, Burnt Bronze Camo)
Blade Edge: Combo (partially serrated)
Frame Material: 420 Stainless Steel
Closed Length: 4.5″
Open Length: 6.75″
Thickness: 0.63″
Weight: 7.5 oz
Survival Tools: Ferro Rod, Diamond Sharpener, Safety Whistle (glow-in-the-dark accents)
Sheath: Cream Nylon w/ Bronze Stitching
Manufacturing Origin: USA
Limited Edition: 2,500 worldwide
MSRP: $179.95

Pricing & Availability

The Leatherman Signal Sandstorm is available now directly from the brand for $179.95, with just 2,500 examples being produced worldwide for a limited time. Head over to Leatherman’s website to grab one while they last.

Recap

Leatherman Signal Sandstorm Limited Edition

Leatherman’s survival-minded Signal gets a Cerakoted desert-camo glow-up that’s more than just paint, capped at 2,500 worldwide.

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