Simple Knapping
by Winnetrie
Simple Knapping replaces Minecraft's early-game progression with a 5x5 knapping system that players use to shape flint, carve wood and create primitive tools.
What it does
Players work through the knapping grid to shape flint and carve wood, and the results become tools and materials that feed a custom progression path. Knapping surfaces take on the block texture of the material they are made from, so each one matches the stone or wood it came from. Beyond vanilla items and blocks, the mod works with modded ones too, and it can run side by side with other knapping types such as Flint Knapping or Wood Carving.
Server owners and admins can change recipes, tool materials, material costs and results through an in-game Recipe Manager, and players can read the rules in an in-game Recipe Guide. Custom knapping types can be created and edited, but changes to recipes and knapping types otherwise require manual JSON editing.
The mod is built for primitive survival, hardcore runs and medieval modpacks inspired by TerraFirmaCraft. It runs on NeoForge only, with files for 1.21.1 and 26.2, and the latest release is 1.1.0 for 26.2, published on 2026-08-09. Both the server and every player need the mod. The code is not open source; it is released under All rights reserved, and public links exist for the source code and issue tracker.
Key features
Interactive 5x5 knapping
A 5x5 grid lets players shape flint and carve wood step by step instead of crafting in one click.
Custom tools and materials
Tool recipes, materials, material costs and results can each be defined to fit a chosen progression.
Texture-matched knapping surfaces
Knapping surfaces use the block texture of their material automatically, so they match the source block.
In-game Recipe Guide and Manager
Players can read the recipes in the Recipe Guide, and admins can change them from the Recipe Manager.
Custom knapping types
New knapping types can be created and edited, so a server can add its own progression paths.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: The mod suits players who want a slower early game, and server owners who run primitive, hardcore or medieval modpacks and are willing to edit JSON for recipe changes.
Questions
Does Simple Knapping need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does Simple Knapping support?
Can server admins change knapping recipes without editing files?
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What the author says
Simple Knapping is a lightweight NeoForge mod that replaces Minecraft's early-game progression with an immersive, fully customizable knapping system. Shape flint, carve wood, create primitive tools and build your own progression system — all directly in-game.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simple-knapping
- Owner
- Winnetrie
- Published
- 2026-07-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15