Mechanic

Grindstone: Minecraft Guide | Minecraft Enchant

Removes regular enchantments, returns some experience, and repairs items. Data, usage, and compatibility for Java 26.2. Practical guidance and sources included.

Primary action: Disenchanting
Returns: Some experience
Curses: Cannot be removed
Edition: Java & Bedrock

Disenchanting

Place an item in the grindstone to remove regular enchantments and recover some experience.

Curses

Curse of Vanishing and Curse of Binding remain after processing.

Repair

Two matching items can be combined, but all removable enchantments on the result are lost.

Source: https://minecraft.wiki/w/Grindstone

Updated: 19.07.2026