diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/tools.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/tools.lua
index fa9e7582af..173ffc8bcd 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/tools.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/tools.lua
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ minetest.register_item(":", {
 	type = "none",
 	wield_image = "wieldhand.png",
 	wield_scale = {x=1,y=1,z=2.5},
+	range = 3.975,
 	tool_capabilities = {
 		full_punch_interval = 0.25,
 		max_drop_level = 0,