In Japan, Radius No. 43A is called military use, and 43E is called for general customers. However, I actually held the 43A, D, and E in my hands, and I couldn't find any military features other than the difference in structure. For example, what are called military stoves have a disposal stamp, instruction manual, and control number, but the 43A does not. In addition, the instruction manual for the 43A that I saw at CCS states that it is a cooking utensil for camping. Therefore, I think that the 43A is also a product for general customers. Of course, the general-purpose 43A may have been used by some military force, but here we are stating whether it was for military use or not. Does anyone know of any evidence that the 43A is for military use?
I don't know about Japan, but in Australia a lot of people think anything in a jungle-green colour is "Army". In Australia anything at all that is actually military has a "broad arrow" mark so there isn't an excuse. I've had an old shovel with a "broad arrow" stamped in - and no part of the shovel was green.
@Scrambler Thank you. So in Australia too, green tools are considered to be for military use. It's the same in Japan. I also originally thought that the green 43 was for military use, but I've come to think that it isn't. So I posted this to hear everyone's opinions. Well, military or not, I'll enjoy using it. Thank you.
What color is your clothes when out in the nature? Manny uses green. But that don't makt them military. There is no Radius 43 that have been seen with military partnumbers. So, the green 43's are for anyone that is out in the woods
@tretrop I agree with you. So maybe the green 43 is for nature lovers and the blue is for city lovers. Until I see evidence of military use, I'll consider the 43 a civilian stove. Thank you
