POTD: Helm Forge ST-1 Charging Handle Stiletto
Today’s POTD doesn’t actually portray any firearm, but the connection with the AR-15 is obviously strong. It is the Helm Forge ST-1 self-defense tool.
At first glance, the item looks like a modern style ambidextrous charging handle, similar for example to the Radian Raptor, sharpened to a needlepoint. A closer inspection shows that the “grip” is monolithic, suggesting that indeed we’re looking at a push dagger designed to look like an AR-15 charging handle.
The photo comes from the website of Texan knifemaker James Helm, who says the following about this piece:
On the mid-tech side of things, I came up with a self-defense tool that debuted at Blade Show this summer: the ST-1. They’re waterjet cut from 1/4″ 4140, ground and heat treated, with a Cerakote ceramic gun coating, with Boltaron sheaths.
There’s no blade, but the tip is quite pointy and beveled.
According to the website offering these for sale, ST means Stabby Thing… aptly named.
Here are a few more photos.
Italian firearm enthusiast, Giorgio has a passion for innovative or plainly unusual mechanical solutions. He's also interested in manufacturing technologies with a recent focus on additive manufacturing.You can contact him at giorgio_o at zoho dot com and you'll find him in the comments section as Giolli Joker.
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a role of quarters in a old sock makes a pretty good sap and does not look nearly as tactical killer as this $130 shiv. But then again, that is just my opinion. The resell on a sack or quarters is the same as before.
Kabar still sells the little pistol bayonet for your handguns. Always thought it was a little goofy, however, compared to this sharp nail welded to a charging handle, it looks pretty good. I think I will buy the little Kabar. Either one could be quickly taped to a broom handle and make a pretty effective spear.