diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/kitchen_spike.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/kitchen_spike.dm
index 3a7e6c50c07..05f7f326898 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/kitchen_spike.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/kitchen_spike.dm
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 
 
 /obj/structure/kitchenspike
-	name = "a meat spike"
+	name = "meat spike"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/kitchen.dmi'
 	icon_state = "spike"
 	desc = "A spike for collecting meat from animals."