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Metal handcuffs look the part, but they bite into the wrist the moment anyone pulls against them. The Sportsheets Edge Handcuffs are padded bondage handcuffs with buckle closures, sized to fit wrists from 5 to 11 inches around, so a restrained partner can struggle a little and still be comfortable half an hour later. They're part of Sportsheets' Edge line, its black-and-silver range for more serious restraint play.
Each cuff has a polyurethane outer, a foam-padded lining, nylon stitching and iron-zinc alloy hardware. A metal D-ring on each cuff takes the clip of the included tether, which links the two wrists together. Unclip the tether and the cuffs work separately, so you can fasten each wrist to a different anchor point. The buckles adjust in small steps, giving a more precise fit than hook-and-loop cuffs.
Fasten each cuff so you can slide one finger between the padding and the skin. Any tighter and you risk pressing on nerves at the wrist; any looser and a determined partner will slip a hand free. Check hands every few minutes for coldness, tingling or colour change, and loosen the cuffs immediately if you notice any. Agree on a safe word and a non-verbal signal (dropping an object works well) before you start, since a gagged or face-down partner may not be able to speak. Keep the restrained person's arms in a position they could hold comfortably without cuffs.
Clipped together at the front, they're a gentle introduction to restraint that still lets the wearer move around the bed. Behind the back feels more intense, but it puts strain on the shoulders, so keep those sessions short. Unclipped, each D-ring can attach to a headboard, the Edge Under-the-Bed Restraint Kit or a spreader bar with carabiner clips, for a spread-out position.
The buckle closure takes a few seconds to undo, unlike cuffs with a snap or hook-and-loop fastening. That's part of their appeal, but it means the partner in control should stay in the room and be ready to undo them at any time. Keep a pair of safety scissors nearby for anything tied with rope alongside the cuffs.
If restraint is new to both of you, keep the first session short and simple: cuffs on in front, tether clipped, and the restrained partner lying on their back where they can see you. Talk through what will happen before the cuffs go on, and agree that either of you can stop at any point. Many couples find that the cuffs themselves matter less than the slower pace and attention that come with them. Once that feels easy, add a blindfold such as the Edge Lights Out Blindfold or try anchoring each wrist separately.
Wipe the outside and the buckles with a damp cloth and a little mild soap, then let them air-dry. Don't submerge them, as water soaks into the foam padding and is slow to dry out. Store them flat or loosely folded in a drawer away from direct sunlight.
New to restraints? Read our guide to safe BDSM, or browse more restraints and bondage cuffs.
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