Knot simulating neck tie clasp

Abstract

A tie knot apparatus is provided which includes a front shell member having a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second side edges, a rear shell member having a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second side edges, the shell members being configured at the top and bottom edges to form an upper shell member opening and a lower shell member opening, the openings being for passing a neck tie, a joining mechanism on the first and second side edges for joining the front and rear shell members together. The bottom edges are preferably contoured at the lower shell member opening to create aesthetically appealing folds in the tie below the apparatus. A wedge member is optionally secured to one of the shell members for pressing against the tie and creating an aesthetically appealing fold in the tie adjacent to the apparatus. One of the joining mechanisms preferably includes a hinge for the shell members. The front shell member preferably has an exterior surface shaped to resemble the appearance of a tie knot. A pin member preferably extends from one of the shell members toward the other shell member for piercing a neck tie placed between the shell members and for securing the apparatus to the tie.

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