diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/kitchen.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/kitchen.dm
index 2d835c7a71f..db1f078e034 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/kitchen.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/kitchen.dm
@@ -183,6 +183,7 @@
 	throwforce = 8.0
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 6
+	materials = list(MAT_METAL=12000)
 	origin_tech = "materials=1"
 	attack_verb = list("cleaved", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "torn", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
 	sharp = 1