Abstract: A swiveling handcuff comprises two generally conventional cuffs connected by one or more swivel links. Each swivel link has a pair of spherical lobes joined by a neck. The lobes are captured in respective cuffs. The swivel link provides three degrees of rotational freedom between the cuffs. The swivel links allow enough flexibility to reduce the possibility of injury to a restrained person but also provide enough rigidity to allow a good grip by a user when applying the swiveling handcuff. The swiveling handcuff provides protection for both the restrained person and the user.