diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/boots.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/boots.dm
index 21e4e0fb5fa..abe4685e757 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/boots.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/boots.dm
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@
 	icon_state = "workboots"
 	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 0, laser = 0, energy = 15, bomb = 20, bio = 0, rad = 20)
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.7
-	can_hold_knife = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/boots/workboots/toeless
 	name = "toe-less workboots"
@@ -97,4 +96,4 @@
 	desc = "Standard issue combat boots for combat scenarios or combat situations. All combat, all the time.  It can hold a Strategical knife."
 	icon_state = "jackboots"
 	armor = list(melee = 80, bullet = 60, laser = 50,energy = 25, bomb = 50, bio = 10, rad = 0)
-	siemens_coefficient = 0.6
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+	siemens_coefficient = 0.6