diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm
index 9c6078da7b3d..b9674ce61927 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm
@@ -379,7 +379,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 	desc = "A straightforward and fairly concealable melee weapon for bludgeoning someone to death in brutal fashion. This one is designed specifically to cause severe organ damage to the victim."
 	reference = "SKD"
 	item = /obj/item/melee/knuckleduster/syndie
-	cost = 5
+	cost = 10
 	cant_discount = TRUE
 
 // GRENADES AND EXPLOSIVES
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/knuckledusters.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/knuckledusters.dm
index 8e1248df5ba1..138482aa43bf 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/knuckledusters.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/knuckledusters.dm
@@ -4,19 +4,18 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/knuckleduster.dmi'
 	icon_state = "knuckleduster"
 	flags = CONDUCT
-	force = 5
+	force = 10
 	throwforce = 3
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 500)
 	origin_tech = "combat=2"
 	attack_verb = list("struck", "bludgeoned", "bashed", "smashed")
+	hitsound = null
 	/// Is the weapon gripped or not?
 	var/gripped = FALSE
 	/// Can the weapon damage organs directly or not?
 	var/elite = FALSE
-	/// Chance to break bones on hit
-	var/robust = 10
 	/// How much organ damage can the weapon do?
 	var/trauma = 5
 
@@ -24,12 +23,16 @@
 	if(!gripped)
 		gripped = TRUE
 		to_chat(user, "You tighten your grip on [src], ensuring you won't drop it.")
-		flags |= NODROP
+		flags |= (NODROP | ABSTRACT)
 	else
 		gripped = FALSE
 		to_chat(user, "You relax your grip on [src].")
-		flags &= ~NODROP
-		return
+		flags &= ~(NODROP | ABSTRACT)
+
+/obj/item/melee/knuckleduster/attack/(mob/living/user)
+	hitsound = pick('sound/weapons/punch1.ogg', 'sound/weapons/punch2.ogg', 'sound/weapons/punch3.ogg', 
+'sound/weapons/punch4.ogg')
+	return ..()
 
 /obj/item/melee/knuckleduster/attack(mob/living/target, mob/living/user)
 	. = ..()
@@ -37,32 +40,23 @@
 		return
 
 	var/obj/item/organ/external/punched = target.get_organ(user.zone_selected)
-	if(gripped && prob(robust) && target.health < 90) // Better at throwing strong punches when gripped
-		if(HAS_TRAIT(target, TRAIT_NO_BONES))
-			punched.cause_internal_bleeding() // Those with no bones get no relief, although this is primarily for Slimes
-		else
-			punched.fracture()
-		return
-
 	if(!length(punched.internal_organs))
 		return
 
 	var/obj/item/organ/internal/squishy = pick(punched.internal_organs)
-	if(gripped && elite && target.health < 90)
+	if(gripped && elite)
 		squishy.receive_damage(trauma)
 	if(punched.is_broken())
-		squishy.receive_damage(trauma) // Probably not so good for your organs to have your already broken ribs punched hard again
-		return
+		squishy.receive_damage(trauma) // Probably not so good for your organs to have your already broken ribs punched hard by a metal object
 
 /obj/item/melee/knuckleduster/syndie
 	name = "syndicate knuckleduster"
 	desc = "For feeling like a real Syndicate Elite when threatening to punch someone to death."
 	icon_state = "knuckleduster_syndie"
-	force = 10
+	force = 15
 	throwforce = 5
 	origin_tech = "combat=2;syndicate=1"
 	elite = TRUE
-	robust = 15
 
 /obj/item/melee/knuckleduster/nanotrasen
 	name = "engraved knuckleduster"
@@ -71,16 +65,15 @@
 	force = 10
 	throwforce = 5
 	origin_tech = "combat=3"
-	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF
+	resistance_flags = INDESTRUCTIBLE | LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF // Steal objectives shouldnt be easy to destroy.
 	materials = list(MAT_GOLD = 500)
-	robust = 20
+	trauma = 10
 
 /obj/item/melee/knuckleduster/admin
-	name = "handheld bone-breakers"
+	name = "handheld bone-breaker"
 	desc = "Your bones just hurt looking at it."
 	icon_state = "knuckleduster_nt"
 	force = 25
 	throwforce = 25
 	elite = TRUE
-	robust = 100
 	trauma = 30