Viking Sword Hairpin
Specifications
| Color | Silver |
| Material | Alloy, silver-tone finish |
- For: women & men (adults)
- Silver-tone alloy, hair stick only, cross guard
- Free shipping from 49€ · secure payment
A Sword Planted in the Bun
This Viking hair stick takes the shape of a sword: a long tapered blade, a cross guard, a round pommel. You plant it in a twisted bun, shaft first, and only the guard and pommel remain visible. It is the longest and most recognizable piece in the range. Find it in our collection of Viking barrettes and hair jewelry.
For a less showy hair stick, see the moon hair stick.
A Piece of Jewelry, Not a Blade — Let's Say It Right Away
The shape could cause confusion, so let's be clear: nothing here is sharpened. The shaft is thin and flexible, and its tip is rounded. The metal is a jewelry alloy, not hardened steel. It is a hair accessory that quotes the sword, just like an axe-shaped pendant: it does not cut, does not stab and has no function as a weapon.
What Sets This Hair Stick Apart
- The only weapon in the range: twenty-two pieces work with the knot, the beast or the symbol; this one depicts an object.
- The longest: it has to go all the way through the bun for the guard to rest against it.
- A readable silhouette: nobody needs an explanation to recognize what it is.
- No plate: a single piece, a single gesture.
Features
- Material: Alloy with a silver-tone finish
- Assembly: Hair stick only, no plate
- Hold: A full, twisted bun
- Decoration: Cross guard and pommel
- Care: Dry cloth; avoid water and hairspray
Did You Know?
A Viking sword was handed down, and it bore a name. The sagas cite dozens of them — Gramr, Skǫfnungr, Fótbítr, “foot-biter” — and the blades signed Ulfberht, found by the hundreds from Norway to the Volga, show that a workshop mark could carry a reputation for two centuries. These weapons were so costly that they appear in wills: a sword was bequeathed just as a farm was.
📖 Further reading: Discover our guide to the Ulfberht sword.
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Brooch or hair barrette: which one to choose?
| Type | Where it is worn | What you need to know |
|---|---|---|
| Garment brooch (fibula) | On a cloak, a shawl, a coat or a jacket lapel. | These are the largest pieces in the range. Six close with a straight pin and a clasp; two are penannular: an open ring locked by the tension of the fabric, with no spring to wear out. |
| Barrette with a hair stick this product | In a bun, a braid or a half-up ponytail. | Two pieces: the plate sits on the hair, the stick goes through the lock and holds everything in place. You need enough hair for the stick to go through: with hair shorter than shoulder length, the hold becomes uncertain. |
| Light barrette or clip | On medium-length hair, including fine hair. | The filigree models have a small chain that holds the stick; the flat barrettes close with a clip and need no minimum length. These are the most discreet pieces and the easiest to put in. |
| Medallion barrette | Flat on a half-up ponytail or a low bun. | A solid disc that sits on the gathered lock instead of going through it. It is the shape that needs the least hair length, and the only one that shows a scene rather than an ornament. |
How to wear it
There is no size to choose, but you need enough hair. These pieces hold by the lock they go through: with hair shorter than shoulder length, the hold becomes uncertain.
How to put in a stick barrette, in three steps: gather your hair into a bun or a half-up ponytail, place the plate over it, then slide the stick into the left slot, through the lock, and out through the right slot. The lock caught between the two holds everything, not a spring.
The sticks on their own (moon, leaves, sword) go straight into a twisted bun, without a plate. The fuller the bun, the better they hold.
Clip barrettes need no minimum length: they are the only ones suited to short or fine hair.
If it slips: add a discreet hair tie under the plate to give the stick something to go through. The four filigree models also have a small chain that holds the stick, so it does not fall if it comes out.
Care: dry cloth. Avoid water, hairspray and styling sprays, which dull the finish and build up in the hollows of the metal.
Is it a real blade?
No, absolutely not. It is a hair accessory: the stick is thin, the tip is rounded and the metal is a soft alloy. Nothing cuts, nothing is sharpened.
How is it worn?
It is pushed into a bun, stick first. Only the cross guard and the pommel remain visible, like a sword thrust into the hair.
How big is it?
It is the longest piece in the section: the stick has to go all the way through the bun so that the guard rests against the hair.
Does it hold well?
Yes, in a twisted, fairly thick bun. In straight, fine hair, it will slip.
Delivery — Allow 7 to 15 business days for mainland France, 10 to 20 days for the European Union. Free delivery on orders over €49.
Delivery guarantee — If your parcel is not delivered within 60 business days, we will provide an immediate reshipment or a full refund.
14-day returns — You have 14 calendar days from receipt to request an exchange or refund. The item must be returned within this period, in its original packaging.
Legal guarantees — All our products are covered by the legal guarantee of conformity and the guarantee against hidden defects, in accordance with the Consumer Code and the Civil Code.
