diff --git a/code/datums/components/butchering.dm b/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
index 9ef6c3a0b2..1518a84456 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
@@ -86,4 +86,4 @@
 	if(eater.safety_mode || (eater.stat & (BROKEN|NOPOWER))) //I'm so sorry.
 		return
 	if(L.stat == DEAD && (L.butcher_results || L.guaranteed_butcher_results))
-		Butcher(src, L)
\ No newline at end of file
+		Butcher(parent, L)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
index 20cc61d743..7567fc1a52 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
@@ -174,6 +174,7 @@
  */
 /obj/item/pen/edagger
 	attack_verb = list("slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "torn", "ripped", "diced", "cut") //these wont show up if the pen is off
+	sharpness = IS_SHARP
 	var/on = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/pen/edagger/Initialize()