Knife Play

A BDSM activity known as "knife play" uses blades—such as daggers, swords, or knives—to provide both mental and physical excitement. A knife can be heated or cooled for temperature play, scrape off wax from wax play, cut off clothing or bondage, or overpower a submissive. Knife play is frequently employed in scenarios involving dominance and submissiveness, where the dominant utilizes the knife to exert control and authority over the submissive.

Knives can trigger an adrenaline reaction due to their intrinsic danger, which can intensify play. People who like playing with knives also claim that the fear they evoke might help them submit fully to their dominant. Although blood play might result from knife play, skin breaking is not usually a part of knife play.

More About Knife Play

Though it is not new in the BDSM community, knife play has received some attention, like many other forms of the game. On "20/20" back in 2003, actress Angelina Jolie talked about playing with knives. Quotes from this interview have surfaced numerous times afterward, such as in the 2020s in TikTok videos that became popular.

If not handled carefully, playing with a knife can be harmful. Deep wounds from a sharp blade might result in significant blood loss. Therefore, this task should only be carried out with the highest level of care, attention, and expertise.

Couples who wish to try knife play should first look for informational materials about the subject or locate seasoned professionals in their community who offer classes or counsel. Generally speaking, it's a good idea always to have a safety word available, keep first aid materials on hand in case of cuts and nicks, and practice knife play with something other than a knife (such as a credit card) before attempting the real thing. Following such stressful moments, aftercare is also crucial.

Generally speaking, edgeplay includes knife play. Players with experience advise against it unless the submissive has complete faith in the dominant.