Knife Play
by Jack McGeorge
founding member of Black Rose
With a sense of humor as sharp as his blade,
Jack McGeorge, founding member of Black Rose, entertained and enlightened a
record breaking crowd this month with his demo on Knife Play.
Definition: BDSM scene involving the use of a bladed tool. The top may
or may not actually cut the bottom's skin.
Why play with knives?
1. Physical (sensory) effects
- Touch: hard, metal, being cut
- Sound: pulling from sheath, moving against skin
- Sight: blood, deadly weapon
- Smell: blood
2. Psychological (emotional) effects
- Fear: weapon, being cut, life/death, pleasure/pain, survival
- Eroticism: powerful, masculine symbol, phallic shape
- Power: dominance, control, power of life and death
- Spiritual connects physical with psychological
What Characterizes a knife for BDSM play?
1. Look:
2. Blade:
- 6-7 inches long- deeply textured if possible
- fairly straight cutting edge - not too sharp
- blunted tip to avoid digging in
- avoid curved cutting edges and sharp points other than the tip
3. Handle:
- big enough to fit your hand
- non slip grip
4. Not Important:
- hardness
- type of steel
- throwing balance
Knife substitutes
1. kitchen knives
2. plastic knives
3. Edge of credit cards, ruler, etc.
Caring for your knife
1. Clean with soap and water or alcohol to remove dirt, blood, etc.
2. disinfect with betadine or bleach solution
3. clean again after play
4. sharpen as necessary - should not cut when pulled lightly across skin
5. protect with food grade silicone spray.
Playing with Knives
1. Limit the bottoms movement
- unanticipated movement may result in puncture
- tell them to hold still
- physically control the bottom
- restraints - limited effectiveness, distraction
- no simultaneous activities (other tops, other toys)
2. Pay attention
- no distractions
- keep bystanders at a distance
- no alcohol or drugs
- remain aware of where tip and blade are at all times
- watch your bottoms reaction - feedback
3. Prepare your bottom
- clothing - take it off or cut it off
- position
- standing - good access, potential for excess movement
- sitting/ kneeling - more stable, limited access
- lying - safest but limits access and personal control
4. Play with the whole Knife
- tip: cutting, tickling, poking
- cutting edge: cutting, scraping, sawing, pressing
- back of blade (single edge knife): same as edge but safer
- flat side of blade: touching, rubbing, spanking
- handle/grip: inserting, rubbing
5. Explore your bottom's body
- don't start with the erogenous areas - remember foreplay
- avoid eyes
Mixing Knife play with other Scenes
1. Wax
- great way to remove the wax
2. Electricity
- with violet wands (magical fingers)
3. Fantasy Scenes
- interrogations
- rape
- ritual sacrifice
- castration
Safety Issues
1. limit bottoms movement
2. pay attention
3. play with a clean knife
4. avoid cutting the skin (unless planned)
- keep skin pulled tight
- sharp tip tends to dig in when pushed
- avoid moles and other growths
5. keep tip away from eyes and be very careful around ears
6. do not penetrate with blade
7. anticipate fainting and have a plan
Legal Issues
1. ownership is generally okay (collector, theatrical use)
2. some knives are regulated
- switch blades
- gravity knives
- butterfly knives
- daggers/stilettos/dirks
- ballistic knives
3. many states regulate the carrying of a knife
4. some states regulate transportation by car or bus
5. airlines typically allow you to check but not carry
6. BDSM clubs - varies
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