The Whetstone Mod
Minecraft Java mod. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
The Whetstone allows you to sharpen or 'Hone' your Iron Sword or Axe to increase its Damage Output by 1, matching that of the Diamond Equivalent.
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The Whetstone Mod
The Whetstone Mod is a Minecraft Modification that allows normal Stone to rarely drop a new item, the Whetstone.
The Whetstone is used to sharpen, or "Hone" an Iron Sword or Iron Axe increasing it's Damage Output by 1, thus matching that of
the Diamond equivalent.
How to obtain
The Whetstone is a non-craftable tool item that is dropped rarely from stone (default 1 in 1000 chance). It is affected by Fortune
and the drop chance may be altered from a Config file: feudalrox_whetstone.
Creative players can find the Whetstone in the Tools tab.
Crafting Recipes
There are two recipes added by The Whetstone Mod



See it in action
I have put together a quick mod showcase demonstrating The Whetstone Mod.
Questions and Answers
Q) What is the drop rate of Whetstones?
A) Default 1 in 1000
Q) Does the mod have a config file?
A) Yes, called 'feudalrox_whetstone'
Q) Can the drop rate be changed?
A) Yes, from config
Q) Does the Whetstone work on all Weapons?
A) No, just the Iron Sword and Axe
Q) Does the Whetstone work on Modded Weapons?
A) No.
Q) Can I use this in a mod-pack?
A) Sure, mod-packs are awesome.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as [1.7.10] The Whetstone Mod-v1.0.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 27 KB
- Download link checked 13 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.