You should be able to break torches with swords in creative mode. I used to be able to in 1.5.2, but now it won't work, with torches both on the wall or on the ground.
MC-19730
can't break torch with sword on creative mode
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Joan Rose
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sword, torch
Minecraft 1.6
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