diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm b/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
index a541fb8fe3..44121d64d1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
@@ -771,7 +771,10 @@
 
 /obj/item/nullrod/tribal_knife/process()
 	slowdown = rand(-2, 2)
-
+	if(iscarbon(loc))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/wielder = loc
+		if(wielder.is_holding(src))
+			wielder.update_equipment_speed_mods()
 
 /obj/item/nullrod/pitchfork
 	icon_state = "pitchfork0"