BDSM Knives

What is knife play?

Knife play is a BDSM practice involving knives, blades or sharp instruments.
These can range from blades with little or no sharpness, to extremely sharp surgical instruments.

How does knife play fit into BDSM?

Knife play can be practiced in many different ways:

• For Sadistic/Masochistic practices: the possible cuts involved in knife play directly produce deep, sharp pain, quickly leading to bleeding.
• For sensual scratching: the tip of a knife can be used to produce more or less intense scratches.
• Fear play: sharp objects are synonymous with fear, so you can use knives to quickly build up the tension.
• To remove candle wax after “Wax Play”: blades are very useful for removing candle wax, allowing it to be easily removed from the skin, and prolonging the sensual moment with your partner.

Who can practice Knife Play?

Given the wide range of possible practices, knife play is suitable for beginners and more experienced players alike.
It’s best to use an unsharpened blade at first.

How to choose a knife for Knife Play?

-Choosing the sharpness of the knife

It is possible to supply blades that are not sharp at all, or that have no “edge”, the cutting part of the knife.
They can be used for fear play, or to remove candle wax.
Or, on the contrary, to sharpen your blades, or even choose medical scalpels.
They can then be used for cuts and scarification.

-Choosing the size of your knife

The smaller and thinner your knife, the easier and more precise it will be to handle.
The larger and wider, the more impressive it will be.

How do I practice knife play?

Hold the handle firmly in one hand, and run the knife over your partner’s skin.

• For scratches: use the tip, varying the pressure.
• For cuts: use your knife with extreme caution.
• For fear play and sensory games: use an unsharpened knife.
• To remove wax: use the blade gently to loosen it from the skin.