How to Recycle Old Diamond Tools

Gathering Damaged or Surplus Tools

As you explore, mine, and fight, you will accumulate worn-out or unwanted diamond tools such as pickaxes, axes, shovels, hoes, and swords. Instead of tossing damaged tools or letting them clutter your storage chests, you can convert them back into pristine diamonds. Make sure you collect a full batch before attempting to craft, as the conversion requires a specific quantity to yield results.

Crafting the Recycled Diamond

1. Collect a total of seven diamond tools.

2. Place a crafting table and open the 3x3 crafting interface. Because this recipe requires seven items, it cannot be completed in your 2x2 personal inventory grid.

3. Arrange the seven diamond tools across any seven slots in the crafting grid.

4. Check the output slot to confirm a diamond has appeared.

5. Take the diamond into your inventory to complete the recycling process.

You can repeat this process whenever you collect seven spare diamond tools, making tool replacements and durability management far more sustainable.