diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_smithing_table/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_smithing_table/init.lua
index 89e28a8a4..a3924830d 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_smithing_table/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_smithing_table/init.lua
@@ -194,3 +194,8 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 		{"group:wood", "group:wood", ""}
 	}
 })
+
+-- this is the exact same as mcl_smithing_table.upgrade_item_netherite , in case something relies on the old function
+function mcl_smithing_table.upgrade_item(itemstack)
+	return mcl_smithing_table.upgrade_item_netherite(itemstack)
+end
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