Inconsistent Crafting Output: Copper Torch Yields 1 Instead of 4 (vs. Regular Torch)

In Minecraft Bedrock Edition, the crafting recipe output for Copper Torches is inconsistent with both regular torches and Java Edition behavior.

1. Regular Torch Recipe (Expected Standard):

   • Recipe: 1 Stick + 1 Coal/Charcoal

   • Output: 4 Torches (consistent across all editions).

2. Copper Torch Recipe (Bugged):

   • Recipe: 1 Stick + 1 Copper Nugget + 1 Coal/Charcoal

   • Output: 1 Copper Torch (Bedrock Edition only).

   • Java Edition Output: 4 Copper Torches (correct behavior).

This inconsistency:

• Contradicts Minecraft’s established crafting conventions (torch-type recipes should yield 4).

• Creates parity disparity between Bedrock and Java Edition.

• Unintentionally penalizes players for using copper variants.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open a crafting table in Bedrock Edition.

2. For regular torch: Place 1 Stick + 1 Coal → Receive 4 Torches.

3. For copper torch: Place 1 Stick + 1 Copper Nugget + 1 Coal/Charcoal → Receive 1 Copper Torch.

4. In Java Edition: Same recipe yields 4 Copper Torches.

Expected Result

Crafting 1 Stick + 1 Copper Nugget + 1 Coal/Charcoal should yield 4 Copper Torches, matching:

• The regular torch output.

• Java Edition behavior.

Actual Result

Crafting yields 1 Copper Torch (Bedrock only), making it inefficient and inconsistent.

Additional Context

• Version: Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.110.23.

• Platforms: All Bedrock platforms (Windows, iOS, Android, Xbox, etc.).

• Impact: Hurts gameplay balance and cross-edition parity.

This can be fixed by adding these to copper_torch.json files:

    "key": {
      ".": {
        "tag": "minecraft:coals"
      },
      "|": {
        "item": "minecraft:stick"
      },
      "^": {
        "item": "minecraft:copper_nugget"
      }
    },
    "unlock": [
      {
        "item": "minecraft:copper_nugget"
      }
    ],
    "result": {
      "item": "minecraft:copper_torch",
      "count": 4
    },
    "priority": -1
  }
}