Replica German M43 Grenade "Potato Masher" (updated 11-18-25)

Over the years Standinthedoor1944 has done several runs of replica German M43 stick grenades but our newest generation of M43’s (as of 11-18-25) are nothing short of remarkable.  Hands down these replicas are some of the most historically accurate and by far the most durable replicas to have ever been made.  These replicas are made of milled aluminum, milled steel, and wood and can not be made to explode.  These replicas are a proper shade of "ordinance tan" and are roll stamped with black ink.  The black "K" on the side of the can we replicated directly from an original and stand for "Kalt" (english translation="Cold").  After Germany's first winters on the eastern front they found that the explosive charges they were using in there grenades were not detonating due to the extreme cold temperatures found in Russia.  As a solution the Germans started manufacturing some of their grenades with Donarit which was designed to function in subzero temperatures.  Many of the M43 mashers were fi