Piercing Tie Bar “SWORD FISH”

DAG-007 Piercing Tie Bar “SWORD FISH”

Tin, Brass

Total length: approx. 9cm

SILVER is sold out.

We have reproduced the piercing tie bar, which was hugely popular in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s.

In the 1940s and early 1950s, neckties were in fashion with a wide range of styles, including hand-painted and geometric patterns. Tie bars with a gimmick that made it look like the tie was actually attached to the shirt became popular as a way to fasten these flashy ties to the shirt.

Since it looks like it is being stabbed, it is best to use something that is pointed and long, which is why various items such as fencing swords, blue dragon swords, and Japanese swords were made.

The design that Dry Bones has reproduced is of a sailfish, a fish found swimming around in the Caribbean and South China Seas. Since the 1950s, it has been a popular target for trolling, and was probably made for fishing enthusiasts at the time.

The long snout design was borrowed directly from a vintage item.

The material is a tin and zinc alloy, making it very sturdy.

However, the structure of the tie bar has been slightly modified. Many vintage tie bars are clip-type, but many of them have broken springs due to aging, so we designed a tie bar (deadstock) made of brass, a soft metal, with a gimmick sword attached to it.

This design creates a perfect gimmick that makes it look like the tie is really pierced when fastened with a wide tie. The glossy finish also gives it a vintage feel of the time.

It's a small item, but because it's such a modest item, you'll want to choose a playful design.

It also makes a great gift.