diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java
index 51f2deabc..945909d5f 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ public class Armor extends EquipableItem {
 		if (!levelKnown) {
 			if (--hitsToKnow <= 0) {
 				levelKnown = true;
-				GLog.w( Messages.get(Armor.class, "identify", name(), toString()) );
+				GLog.w( Messages.get(Armor.class, "identify") );
 				Badges.validateItemLevelAquired( this );
 			}
 		}
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/rings/Ring.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/rings/Ring.java
index 51798d19f..c3e7ea0e7 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/rings/Ring.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/rings/Ring.java
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ public class Ring extends KindofMisc {
 			if (!isIdentified() && --ticksToKnow <= 0) {
 				String gemName = name();
 				identify();
-				GLog.w( Messages.get(Ring.class, "identify", gemName, Ring.this.toString()) );
+				GLog.w( Messages.get(Ring.class, "identify", Ring.this.toString()) );
 				Badges.validateItemLevelAquired( Ring.this );
 			}
 			
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/Weapon.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/Weapon.java
index ecf7f0ee3..544d55813 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/Weapon.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/Weapon.java
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ abstract public class Weapon extends KindOfWeapon {
 		if (!levelKnown) {
 			if (--hitsToKnow <= 0) {
 				levelKnown = true;
-				GLog.i( Messages.get(Weapon.class, "identify", name(), toString()) );
+				GLog.i( Messages.get(Weapon.class, "identify") );
 				Badges.validateItemLevelAquired( this );
 			}
 		}
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
index 45d838b9f..1cda82efb 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ items.armor.glyphs.viscosity.desc=This glyph is able to store damage dealt to th
 items.armor.armor.ac_detach=DETACH
 items.armor.armor.detach_seal=You detach the seal from your armor.
 items.armor.armor.equip_cursed=The armor constricts around you painfully.
-items.armor.armor.identify=you are now familiar enough with your %s to identify it. It is %s.
+items.armor.armor.identify=you are now familiar enough with your armor to identify it.
 items.armor.armor.incompatible=Interaction of different types of magic has erased the glyph on this armor!
 items.armor.armor.curr_absorb=This armor blocks up to _%d damage_ and requires _%d strength_ to use properly.
 items.armor.armor.avg_absorb=Typically this armor blocks up to _%d damage_ and requires _%d strength_ to use properly.
@@ -496,7 +496,7 @@ items.rings.ring.cursed=The ring tightens around your finger painfully!
 items.rings.ring.unknown_name=%s ring
 items.rings.ring.unknown_desc=This metal band is adorned with a large %s gem that glitters in the darkness. Who knows what effect it has when worn?
 items.rings.ring.known=This is a %s
-items.rings.ring.identify=You are now familiar enough with your %s to identify it. It is %s.
+items.rings.ring.identify=You are now familiar enough with your ring to identify it. It is a %s.
 items.rings.ring.on_finger=The %s is on your finger.
 items.rings.ring.cursed_worn=Because this ring is cursed, you are powerless to remove it.
 items.rings.ring.curse_known=You can feel a malevolent magic lurking within the %s.
@@ -563,7 +563,7 @@ items.scrolls.inventoryscroll.no=No, I changed my mind
 
 items.scrolls.scrollofidentify.name=scroll of identify
 items.scrolls.scrollofidentify.inv_title=Select an item to identify
-items.scrolls.scrollofidentify.it_is=It is %s
+items.scrolls.scrollofidentify.it_is=Your scroll identifies the %s.
 items.scrolls.scrollofidentify.desc=This scroll permanently reveals all of the secrets of a single item.
 
 items.scrolls.scrolloflullaby.name=scroll of lullaby
@@ -869,7 +869,7 @@ items.weapon.missiles.tamahawk.name=tomahawk
 items.weapon.missiles.tamahawk.desc=This throwing axe is not that heavy, but it still requires significant strength to be used effectively.
 
 
-items.weapon.weapon.identify=You are now familiar enough with your %s to identify it. It is %s.
+items.weapon.weapon.identify=You are now familiar enough with your weapon to identify it.
 items.weapon.weapon.too_heavy=Because of your inadequate strength you will use this weapon with decreased attack speed and accuracy.
 items.weapon.weapon.excess_str=Because of your excess strength, you will deal up to _%d bonus damage_ with this weapon.
 items.weapon.weapon.incompatible=Interaction of different types of magic has negated the enchantment on this weapon!