diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/tools.dm b/code/modules/surgery/tools.dm
index e368d27be83..6cff8f427f1 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/tools.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/tools.dm
@@ -93,6 +93,8 @@
 	icon_state = "scalpel_laser1_on"
 	item_state = "scalpel"
 	damtype = "fire"
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/sear2.ogg'
+
 /obj/item/weapon/scalpel/laser2
 	name = "laser scalpel"
 	desc = "A scalpel augmented with a directed laser, for more precise cutting without blood entering the field.  This one looks somewhat advanced."
@@ -100,6 +102,8 @@
 	item_state = "scalpel"
 	damtype = "fire"
 	force = 12.0
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/sear2.ogg'
+
 /obj/item/weapon/scalpel/laser3
 	name = "laser scalpel"
 	desc = "A scalpel augmented with a directed laser, for more precise cutting without blood entering the field.  This one looks to be the pinnacle of precision energy cutlery!"
@@ -107,12 +111,16 @@
 	item_state = "scalpel"
 	damtype = "fire"
 	force = 15.0
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/sear2.ogg'
+
 /obj/item/weapon/scalpel/manager
 	name = "incision management system"
 	desc = "A true extension of the surgeon's body, this marvel instantly and completely prepares an incision allowing for the immediate commencement of therapeutic steps."
 	icon_state = "scalpel_manager_on"
 	item_state = "scalpel"
-	force = 7.5
+	damtype = "fire"
+	force = 18.0
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/sear2.ogg'
 
 /obj/item/weapon/circular_saw
 	name = "circular saw"
diff --git a/sound/weapons/sear2.ogg b/sound/weapons/sear2.ogg
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..c6d5f6846c9
Binary files /dev/null and b/sound/weapons/sear2.ogg differ