diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
index 5a4cd477e5..0cd023cc4d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT | SLOT_BACK
 	force = 40
 	throwforce = 10
-	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
+	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_HUGE
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "torn", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
 	block_chance = 50