diff --git a/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm b/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
index 18d101d2e1e..b470ec17d4b 100644
--- a/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
+++ b/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
@@ -574,7 +574,7 @@
 	desc = "Truly, the tool of a madman. Who would possibly think to fight fire with an axe?"
 	force = 5
 	w_class = 4.0
-	flags = ONBACK
+	//flags = ONBACK
 	twohanded = 1
 	force_unwielded = 5
 	force_wielded = 30