Grindstone
A utility block that removes enchantments from items (refunding XP) and combines two items of the same type to repair durability.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.14
Item ID
Item IDgrindstone
Overview
Grindstone is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and Village (Weaponsmith house). A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Grindstone.
On the hardness scale Grindstone sits at 2. Reach for a pickaxe if you want Grindstone fast; the wooden one already drops it. Explosions work against a resistance of 6.
Crafting Recipe
Crafting
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Village (Weaponsmith house)
Notes
Returns some XP when removing enchantments. Cannot remove curses. Serves as the Weaponsmith villager job site block.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Grindstone in Minecraft?
Grindstone is crafted at a Crafting Table using Stick, Stone Slab, and Oak Planks. It can also be obtained through Village (Weaponsmith house).
What is Grindstone used for?
A utility block that removes enchantments from items (refunding XP) and combines two items of the same type to repair durability.
How many Grindstone can you stack?
Grindstone stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
How long does Grindstone take to break?
Two figures cover Grindstone: 2 to mine, 6 to blow up. Because the numbers differ on Grindstone, one of the two routes is always quicker. Reach for a pickaxe if you want Grindstone fast; the wooden one already drops it. Java 26.2 lists Grindstone exactly this way.
When was Grindstone added to Minecraft?
Grindstone was added in version 1.14.