Pixel art illustration of a pair of gray iron shears with looped handles
Minecraft Java Item ID

Shears ID

Shears are a tool for harvesting leaves, wool, and cobwebs. They are crafted from 2 iron ingots and can also be used for trimming plants.

Partial data
Namespaced item ID minecraft:shears

Shears Item Facts

CategoryTools
Maximum stackNot yet verified
Historical numerical ID359

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

Give Command for Shears

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

/give @p minecraft:shears 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 359 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:shears 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 359 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:shears 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 Shears

Crafting Recipe

Iron Ingot
Iron Ingot

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Shears.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Shears instantly.

Shears Command Examples

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

Compatible Enchantments for Shears

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

Shears FAQ

What is the item ID for Shears?

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

What is the numerical ID for Shears?

Shears has the historical numerical ID 359, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:shears instead.

How do I give myself Shears in Minecraft?

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

How do you craft Shears?

Shears is crafted on a crafting table with 2 iron ingots, which yields 1 Shears.

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