About Flint and Steel in Minecraft
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.
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
How to Get Flint and Steel
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.
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.
Sources and Data Review
Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 26.2 on .
