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Registry record · minecraft:flint_and_steel

Flint and Steel

Items Equipment

Flint and steel is a fire-starting tool used to ignite blocks and activate Nether portals.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

01

Java Edition

Source version 26.1
Registry ID
892
Source display name
Flint and Steel
Maximum stack
1
Maximum durability
64

Enchant categoriesdurability, vanishing

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60
Registry ID
301
Source display name
Flint and Steel
Maximum stack
1
Maximum durability
64
Component-based
No
Source version tag
Unclassified by source

Enchant categoriesflintsteel

From the recipe registry

Crafting recipe

Java · 26.1

Recipe data is supplied for Java Edition only in this source. Bedrock recipes are not inferred.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

  • Craft it from one iron ingot and one flint, or find it in selected structure loot. Crafting grid Source

Practical uses

  • Use it to start fire, light a Nether portal, or ignite TNT; it can also light a campfire or candle. Source

Mechanics

  • Each successful ignition consumes durability, and fire can spread or damage nearby blocks and entities. Source

Edition differences

  • The listed maximum durability is 64 in Java Edition and 65 in Bedrock Edition. Source

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

0 outputs

No Java crafting outputs using Flint and Steel are recorded in the selected source snapshot. This does not establish that the item has no other uses. Bedrock recipe data is not included.