diff --git a/source/src/weapon.cpp b/source/src/weapon.cpp
index a18f95da..aca14f18 100644
--- a/source/src/weapon.cpp
+++ b/source/src/weapon.cpp
@@ -1225,6 +1225,7 @@ bool knife::attack(vec &targ)
     unitv.mul(3); // punch range
     to = from;
     to.add(unitv);
+    if ( owner->pitch < 0 ) to.z += 2.5 * sin( owner->pitch * 0.01745329 );
 
     hits.setsize(0);
     raydamage(from, to, owner);