diff --git a/code/modules/gear_presets/clf.dm b/code/modules/gear_presets/clf.dm
index 311605a407c7..fd3281ffe4b4 100644
--- a/code/modules/gear_presets/clf.dm
+++ b/code/modules/gear_presets/clf.dm
@@ -307,6 +307,7 @@
 	new_human.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/tool/surgery/surgical_line, WEAR_IN_BACK)
 	new_human.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/tool/surgery/synthgraft, WEAR_IN_BACK)
 	new_human.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/tool/crowbar(new_human), WEAR_IN_BACK)
+	new_human.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/tool/surgery/scalpel(new_human), WEAR_IN_BACK)
 	if(new_human.disabilities & NEARSIGHTED)
 		new_human.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/glasses/hud/health/prescription(new_human), WEAR_EYES)
 	else