diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/melee_misc.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/melee_misc.dm
index 7e24a5861eb..a8a6cc08f2f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/melee_misc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/melee_misc.dm
@@ -311,6 +311,7 @@
 	armour_penetration_flat = 50
 	sharp = TRUE
 	new_attack_chain = TRUE
+	resistance_flags = LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF
 	///enchantment holder, gives it unique on hit effects.
 	var/datum/enchantment/enchant = null
 	///the cooldown and power of enchantments are multiplied by this var when its applied