diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm
index b6808e6fe43..3d6ce2459ec 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@
 	desc = "Some rods. Can be used for building, or something."
 	singular_name = "metal rod"
 	icon_state = "rods"
-	item_state = "rods"
 	flags = CONDUCT
 	w_class = 3.0
 	force = 9.0