diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
index 94c372ef230..b7886d37318 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
@@ -312,7 +312,8 @@
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/pinpointer/nuke/syndicate
 	id = /obj/item/card/id/syndicate
 	belt = /obj/item/gun/ballistic/automatic/pistol
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/storage/box/syndie=1)
+	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/storage/box/syndie=1,\
+		/obj/item/kitchen/knife/combat/survival)
 
 	var/tc = 25
 
@@ -348,4 +349,5 @@
 	r_hand = /obj/item/gun/ballistic/automatic/shotgun/bulldog
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/storage/box/syndie=1,\
 		/obj/item/tank/jetpack/oxygen/harness=1,\
-		/obj/item/gun/ballistic/automatic/pistol=1)
+		/obj/item/gun/ballistic/automatic/pistol=1,\
+		/obj/item/kitchen/knife/combat/survival)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/automatic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/automatic.dm
index e8121a0c955..8d5ec30661f 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/automatic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/automatic.dm
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/automatic/update_icon()
 	..()
-	cut_overlays()
 	if(!select)
 		add_overlay("[initial(icon_state)]semi")
 	if(select == 1)
@@ -93,6 +92,9 @@
 	fire_delay = 2
 	burst_size = 2
 	pin = /obj/item/device/firing_pin/implant/pindicate
+	can_bayonet = TRUE
+	knife_x_offset = 26
+	knife_y_offset = 12
 
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/automatic/c20r/unrestricted
 	pin = /obj/item/device/firing_pin
@@ -120,6 +122,9 @@
 	can_suppress = FALSE
 	burst_size = 0
 	actions_types = list()
+	can_bayonet = TRUE
+	knife_x_offset = 25
+	knife_y_offset = 12
 
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/automatic/wt550/update_icon()
 	..()
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
index 650e5ec81f2..f15fd3129c7 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
@@ -105,6 +105,9 @@
 	slot_flags = 0 //no SLOT_BACK sprite, alas
 	mag_type = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/internal/boltaction
 	var/bolt_open = FALSE
+	can_bayonet = TRUE
+	knife_x_offset = 27
+	knife_y_offset = 13
 
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/shotgun/boltaction/pump(mob/M)
 	playsound(M, 'sound/weapons/shotgunpump.ogg', 60, 1)
@@ -141,6 +144,7 @@
 	pin = /obj/item/device/firing_pin/magic
 	icon_state = "arcane_barrage"
 	item_state = "arcane_barrage"
+	can_bayonet = FALSE
 
 	flags_1 = DROPDEL_1
 
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/kinetic_accelerator.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/kinetic_accelerator.dm
index 3b93a960ca6..c65e5183831 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/kinetic_accelerator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/kinetic_accelerator.dm
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@
 	var/unique_frequency = FALSE // modified by KA modkits
 	var/overheat = FALSE
 	can_bayonet = TRUE
-	knife_x_offset = 15
-	knife_y_offset = 13
+	knife_x_offset = 20
+	knife_y_offset = 12
 
 	var/max_mod_capacity = 100
 	var/list/modkits = list()
diff --git a/icons/obj/guns/bayonets.dmi b/icons/obj/guns/bayonets.dmi
index 176005b7d70..32b5448b8ed 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/guns/bayonets.dmi and b/icons/obj/guns/bayonets.dmi differ