diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
index b558677e8f5..be234ebaa07 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@
 	force = 40
 	throwforce = 10
 	sharp = TRUE
-	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
+	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "torn", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
 	block_chance = 50