diff --git a/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm b/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
index 5e3a7af556f..b66d93fd6bf 100644
--- a/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
+++ b/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
@@ -789,7 +789,7 @@
 	desc = "A cane used by a true gentlemen."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/weapons.dmi'
 	icon_state = "cane"
-	item_state = "cane"
+	item_state = "stick"
 	flags = FPRINT | TABLEPASS| CONDUCT
 	force = 5.0
 	throwforce = 7.0