diff --git a/data/json/items/melee/swords_and_blades.json b/data/json/items/melee/swords_and_blades.json
index 8a338638c6041..9e6a6b0791dc4 100644
--- a/data/json/items/melee/swords_and_blades.json
+++ b/data/json/items/melee/swords_and_blades.json
@@ -523,6 +523,7 @@
     "to_hit": { "grip": "weapon", "length": "hand", "surface": "point", "balance": "good" },
     "material": [ "hc_steel", "leather" ],
     "repairs_with": [ "steel" ],
+    "looks_like": "knife_combat",
     "symbol": "/",
     "color": "dark_gray",
     "qualities": [ [ "CUT", 2 ], [ "CUT_FINE", 1 ], [ "BUTCHER", 27 ] ],