diff --git a/code/modules/ninja/energy_katana.dm b/code/modules/ninja/energy_katana.dm
index 97c41faf128..96e3237eb0a 100644
--- a/code/modules/ninja/energy_katana.dm
+++ b/code/modules/ninja/energy_katana.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "torn", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
 	block_chance = 50
-	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
+	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK|ITEM_SLOT_BELT
 	sharpness = IS_SHARP
 	max_integrity = 200
 	resistance_flags = LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF