Original pixel art Flint and Steel icon with a dark flint shard and bent iron striker

Minecraft Java Item ID

Flint and Steel ID

Flint and Steel is a tool that creates fire. It is crafted from 1 iron ingot and 1 flint and can ignite TNT, portals, and blocks.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:flint_and_steel

Flint and Steel Item Facts

CategoryTools

Maximum stack1

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID259

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Flint and Steel

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:flint_and_steel 1

Customize this command → Open in Enchantment Builder → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 259 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:flint_and_steel 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 259 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:flint_and_steel 1

Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Flint and Steel

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 iron ingot and 1 flint in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 1 × Flint and Steel.

More Ways to Get It

Craft Flint and Steel from one flint and one iron ingot. It is commonly used to light Nether portals and ignite fire where game rules and safety allow.

Obtain flint, usually from gravel.
Collect one iron ingot.
Craft the tool and use it carefully near flammable blocks.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Flint and Steel instantly.

Flint and Steel Command Examples

Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:flint_and_steel 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:flint_and_steel 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:flint_and_steel 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:flint_and_steel

Compatible Enchantments for Flint and Steel

Flint and Steel can receive these enchantments from an enchanting table or anvil. Some of them are mutually exclusive; each enchantment page lists its incompatible partners.

What Is Flint and Steel Used For?

Obsidian

Light the inside of a completed obsidian Nether portal frame.

Gravel

Gravel is the common source of flint.

Iron Ingot

One ingot is used in the recipe.

TNT

One of the possible ways to ignite TNT.

Flint and Steel FAQ

What is the item ID for Flint and Steel?

The item ID for Flint and Steel is minecraft:flint_and_steel. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Flint and Steel?

Flint and Steel has the historical numerical ID 259, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:flint_and_steel instead.

How do I give myself Flint and Steel in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:flint_and_steel 1 to give the nearest player one Flint and Steel. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Flint and Steel can stack in one slot?

Flint and Steel stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Flint and Steel?

Flint and Steel is crafted on a crafting table with 1 iron ingot and 1 flint, which yields 1 Flint and Steel.