diff --git a/src/main/java/com/sk89q/worldedit/LocalSession.java b/src/main/java/com/sk89q/worldedit/LocalSession.java
index 0f8a2425d..806789403 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/sk89q/worldedit/LocalSession.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/sk89q/worldedit/LocalSession.java
@@ -478,6 +478,8 @@ public class LocalSession {
     public void setTool(int item, Tool tool) throws InvalidToolBindException {
         if (item > 0 && item < 255) {
             throw new InvalidToolBindException(item, "Blocks can't be used");
+        } else if (item == 0) {
+            throw new InvalidToolBindException(item, "Your hand can't be used");
         } else if (item == config.wandItem) {
             throw new InvalidToolBindException(item, "Already used for the wand");
         } else if (item == config.navigationWand) {