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knife play
What does knife play mean?
Edge play in the literal sense. A knife is dragged, traced and pressed across the skin, slow and methodical, for the sensation and the psychological charge of the threat. A lot of it is about fear and trust rather than actual cutting; the cold flat, the point, the implied danger. Firmly in edgeplay territory, so it lives and dies on control and consent.
"Knife play does nothing for the wound and everything for the dread, that's the whole appeal for her."
Origin
BDSM edge-play term for sensation and psychological play using knives.
Frequently asked questions
What does knife play mean?
Knife play is slow, controlled sensation play using the edge and point of a blade.
How do you use knife play in a sentence?
For example: "Knife play is all about control and trust between partners."
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