PRESS RELEASE IBACH-SCHWYZ, MARCH 5, 2021

SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED SWISS TOOL TO SUPPLY MULTI TOOL TO AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE

Victorinox AG, Switzerland – Makers of the “Original Swiss Army ” and Australian distributor, Sheldon & Hammond Pty Ltd. are pleased to announce that it has been awarded as manufacturer of the preferred Multi Tool to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Supply of the preferred Victorinox Multi Tool forms part of Land 125 Phase 4 Integrated Soldier System – Field Equipment, a partnership between Sea to Summit and the Commonwealth of Australia to modernise ADF field equipment. The supply will be executed under the Standing Offer Deed with Sea to Summit as announced by the Minister for Defence, Sen Linda Reynolds, in December 2019: https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/minister/lreynolds/media-releases/defence-signs-deed-strengthen- army-field-equipment

The awarded Multi Tool – Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MXBS 3.0226.3AUS (NSN 5110-66-166-1357) was specifically designed for the ADF in order to be fully compliant with the Tender Defence Purchase Description DEF (AUST) 8637 / Issue 5 / Type T.

This new tool features 25 functions including single hand operation of both the primary and secondary blades, designed to successfully integrate with combat gloves. Initial supply to the ADF will commence in 2021 and will support ADF personnel both in Australia and overseas.

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Victorinox plans to introduce this new model to the Australian public in 2021.

Victorinox prides itself on more than 130 years of experience in the manufacturing of high-quality in Switzerland. The brand guarantees all knives and tools to be of first-class stainless steel. Each item has a lifetime guarantee against any defects in material and workmanship. All knives fulfill the reputed and very high Victorinox quality standards and are 100% Swiss Made.

DETAILS

Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MXBS 3.0226.3AUS Specifically designed Swiss Tool

Functions 1. Needlenose pliers 2. Screwdriver 2mm 3. Screwdriver 3mm 4. Wire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40HRc 5. Cap lifter 6. Screwdriver 6mm 7. Crate opener 8. Long blade (one hand opening) 9. Scissors 10. Metal file (fine and rough sided) 11. Metal saw 12. Belt cutter (one hand opening) 13. Reamer and punch 14. Phillips screwdriver 1+2 15. Chisel/scraper 16. Cable cover cutter lengthwise

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17. Wire bender 18. Wire stripper and scraper 19. Cable cover cutter circular 20. Can opener 21. Multi purpose hook 22. Hard wire cutter 23. Lanyard hole 24. Ten individual springs 25. Lock release

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ABOUT VICTORINOX Victorinox AG is a worldwide operating family business, which today is run in the fourth generation. The headquarter of the company is located in Ibach, canton Schwyz, in the heart of Switzerland. This is where the founder of the company Karl Elsener I set up his business back in 1884 and, a few years later, designed the legendary «Original ». Meanwhile, the company produces not only the world-famous pocket knives, but also high-quality household and professional knives, watches, travel gear and fragrances. In 2005, the company took over Wenger SA in Delémont. The Wenger pocket knives were integrated into the Victorinox range in 2013, so that the Wenger product portfolio today consists of watches and travel gear. Products are available online, in own stores as well as via a widespread network of subsidiaries and distributors in more than 120 countries. In 2019, the company with its more than 2100 employees generated sales of CHF 480 million.

ABOUT SHELDON & HAMMOND Sheldon and Hammond is an import, marketing and distribution company of quality brands, founded in 1935. Specializing in four major market categories including homewares, electrical, commercial/ hospitality and outdoor/sporting, Sheldon and Hammond provide retail partners with a solid portfolio of premium brands. Sheldon and Hammond employ over 120 staff members with offices in Australia and New Zealand.

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