diff --git a/code/modules/smithing/finished_items.dm b/code/modules/smithing/finished_items.dm
index ffb862040d..4ea5c441cf 100644
--- a/code/modules/smithing/finished_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/smithing/finished_items.dm
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@
 /obj/item/melee/smith/wakizashi
 	name = "wakizashi"
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
-	force = 9
+	force = 7
 	item_flags = NEEDS_PERMIT | ITEM_CAN_PARRY
 	obj_flags = UNIQUE_RENAME
 	icon_state = "waki"