diff --git a/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm b/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm
index 16e60fad7a..67ea2d8290 100644
--- a/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm
+++ b/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm
@@ -1274,16 +1274,16 @@ proc/is_hot(obj/item/W as obj)
 	return 0
 
 //Whether or not the given item counts as sharp in terms of dealing damage
-/proc/is_sharp(obj/item/W as obj)
-	if (!W) return 0
-	if (W.sharp) return 1
-	if (W.edge) return 1
+/proc/is_sharp(obj/O as obj)
+	if (!O) return 0
+	if (O.sharp) return 1
+	if (O.edge) return 1
 	return 0
 
 //Whether or not the given item counts as cutting with an edge in terms of removing limbs
-/proc/has_edge(obj/item/W as obj)
-	if (!W) return 0
-	if (W.edge) return 1
+/proc/has_edge(obj/O as obj)
+	if (!O) return 0
+	if (O.edge) return 1
 	return 0
 
 //Returns 1 if the given item is capable of popping things like balloons, inflatable barriers, or cutting police tape.
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defense.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defense.dm
index 49b7507395..8e879aaa43 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defense.dm
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@
 		src.visible_message("\red [src] has been hit by [O].")
 		var/armor = run_armor_check(zone, "melee", "Your armor has protected your [zone].", "Your armor has softened hit to your [zone].")
 		if(armor < 2)
-			apply_damage(O.throwforce*(speed/5), dtype, zone, armor, O)
+			apply_damage(O.throwforce*(speed/5), dtype, zone, armor, O, sharp=is_sharp(O), edge=has_edge(O))
 
 		if(!O.fingerprintslast)
 			return