diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
index a6c0b22ad7..b14303984e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
@@ -47,6 +47,12 @@
 	if(manifest)
 		tear_manifest(user)
 
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/tool_interact(obj/item/W, mob/user)
+	if(W.tool_behaviour == TOOL_WIRECUTTER && manifest)
+		tear_manifest(user)
+		return TRUE
+	return ..()
+
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/open(mob/living/user)
 	. = ..()
 	if(. && manifest)