Expert: Master Shadow - 4/19/2008

Question
I have played with knives on myself for many years to various levels. Recently i have gained a partner who is interested in trying out knife play, with not actually having any experience of placing a knife on some one else where should i begin. Would dragging and scraping with back of the blade good place to start? What would be a good starting blade, i love folded steel but would this be too sharpe?

Answer
Where to begin? Sensual knife play can be very rewarding, if done properly. The object is to make the other person feel vulnerable, exposed.

I would avoid specialty knives with fancy handles and designs carved, or molded into the handle. The reason for this is control. Remember, this is NOT cutting, so there should be no need for such things as dressing wounds and the like. The beginning knife for knife play should be easy to wield and control. For this kind of play, I would suggest something along the lines of a drop point, or spear point blade.

Avoid tanto's at first, until your level of control with the knife is exact as possible. Be sure to keep one hand on the subject, or, er....victim (lol). This will allow you to tell when the other person is about to jump, or shift positions. The object with this is to be able to remove the blade from the other person's body rapidly, should there be any problems.

Don't forget. High intensity play like knife play can make some feel feint at times, and cause them to move, or possibly drop suddenly. With one hand on the other person, you will be able to tell BEFORE they actually move, and withdraw the blade before they get cut by accident. Make sure the hand on them can control the other person so they do NOT fall back into the knife, and thereby cutting themselves.

Scraping, with either the back, or the edge of the blade is one technique. Sliding the blade's edge CAREFULLY along the other's body is another. Do not lay the blade parallel to the other's body, but rather keep the back of the blade fairly high off of the other's skin. Be sure, though, that when this is done, to make SURE the blade does not cut, but merely seems to threaten to cut. The sharper the angle the more likely the blade will cut. When using the edge, mainly drag the edge backwards over the body, it lessens the possibility of serious injury.

Running the tip lightly across the back of the legs, sides of the ribs, and any other place where the nerves are sensitive to touch. Remember, the reason for this kind of play is to amplify the fear factor, while still having both parties enjoy the play.

I have used a blade to get my slave off, but am experienced in this kind of play. This should not be done until you are more experienced, in my opinion, as the slave's hips will buck, and they will go through all the motions of orgasm, so you MUST have absolute control over your blade, or risk injuring a slave or sub, either lightly, or possibly seriously enough to require hospital care.

Remember, safety in all things with this kind of edge play. There is no such thing as too safe, in my opinion.

I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask for further info if needed.

Be well, play safe, and have fun.




                                               SINcerely in Leather,
                                               Master Shadow.