diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/large_holster.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/large_holster.dm
index 6c49c0b631..81e483ef96 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/large_holster.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/large_holster.dm
@@ -87,12 +87,17 @@
 	name = "\improper QH20 pattern M2100 custom machete scabbard"
 	desc = "A large leather scabbard used to carry a M2100 \"Ngájhe\" machete. It can be strapped to the back or the armor."
 	icon_state = "arnold-machete-pouch"
-	flags_equip_slot = SLOT_WAIST|SLOT_BACK
-	can_hold = list(/obj/item/weapon/sword/machete)
 
 /obj/item/storage/large_holster/machete/arnold/full/fill_preset_inventory()
 	new /obj/item/weapon/sword/machete/arnold(src)
 
+/obj/item/storage/large_holster/machete/arnold/weak
+	name = "\improper QH20 pattern M2100 machete scabbard"
+	desc = "A large leather scabbard used to carry a M2100 machete. It can be strapped to the back or the armor."
+
+/obj/item/storage/large_holster/machete/arnold/weak/fill_preset_inventory()
+	new /obj/item/weapon/sword/machete/arnold/weak(src)
+
 /obj/item/storage/large_holster/katana
 	name = "\improper katana scabbard"
 	desc = "A large, vibrantly colored katana scabbard used to carry a Japanese sword. It can be strapped to the back or worn at the belt. Because of the sturdy wood casing of the scabbard, it makes an okay defensive weapon in a pinch."
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/blades.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/blades.dm
index 6d8c8f7231..2f3410238a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/blades.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/blades.dm
@@ -49,10 +49,16 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/sword/machete/arnold
 	name = "\improper M2100 \"Ngájhe\" machete"
-	desc = "An older issue USCM machete, never left testing. Designed in the Central African Republic. The notching made it hard to clean, and as such the USCM refused to adopt it - despite the superior bludgeoning power offered. Difficult to carry with the usual kit."
+	desc = "An older issue USCM machete, never left testing. Designed in the Central African Republic. The notching made it hard to clean, and as such the USCM refused to adopt it - despite the superior bludgeoning power offered. Difficult to carry with the usual kit ."
 	icon_state = "arnold-machete"
+	item_state = "arnold-machete"
 	force = MELEE_FORCE_TIER_11
 
+/obj/item/weapon/sword/machete/arnold/weak
+	name = "\improper M2100 machete"
+	desc = "An older issue USCM machete, never left testing. Designed in the Central African Republic. The notching made it hard to clean, and as such the USCM refused to adopt it - despite the superior bludgeoning power offered. This one has been poorly maintained and as such can't really outperform adopted M2132 machete."
+	force = MELEE_FORCE_STRONG
+
 /obj/item/weapon/sword/hefa
 	name = "HEFA sword"
 	icon_state = "hefasword"
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preferences_gear.dm b/code/modules/client/preferences_gear.dm
index 0607f83ff6..321ce98fd9 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preferences_gear.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preferences_gear.dm
@@ -684,6 +684,11 @@ var/global/list/gear_datums_by_name = list()
 	path = /obj/item/storage/box/M1911_loadout
 	allowed_origins = USCM_ORIGINS
 
+/datum/gear/weapon/m2100_machete
+	display_name = "M2100 Machete"
+	path = /obj/item/storage/large_holster/machete/arnold/weak
+	allowed_origins = USCM_ORIGINS
+
 /datum/gear/drink
 	category = "Canned drinks"
 
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index d2aaf3697b..3b3245f321 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/humans/onmob/items_lefthand_0.dmi b/icons/mob/humans/onmob/items_lefthand_0.dmi
index a040ddb7a6..f6fa1b2be3 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/humans/onmob/items_righthand_0.dmi b/icons/mob/humans/onmob/items_righthand_0.dmi
index a09244c301..1877a23923 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/humans/onmob/suit_slot.dmi b/icons/mob/humans/onmob/suit_slot.dmi
index 92978c9e14..3ab0dbfa52 100644
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