
Shears
minecraft:shearsShears are an iron tool crafted from two iron ingots, used to harvest wool, leaves, vines, and cobwebs without destroying the drops. They have 238 durability in Java Edition and can also shear mooshrooms, extract honeycomb, and carve pumpkins.
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FAQ
How do you craft shears?
Combine two iron ingots diagonally in a crafting grid, or find them in shepherd house or abandoned camp chests, or trade with a shepherd villager.
What can shears be used on?
Shears harvest wool from sheep, collect leaves, vines, and cobwebs intact, shear mooshrooms back into cows, extract honeycomb from beehives, and carve pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns.
How much durability do shears have?
238 uses in Java Edition (239 in Bedrock), and they can be repaired by combining two damaged shears or using an anvil.
Can dispensers use shears?
Yes, a dispenser loaded with shears can shear sheep and other shearable mobs when activated, without consuming durability on a failed attempt.