diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/init.lua
index 2c17aa135..49863268e 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/init.lua
@@ -661,7 +661,7 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_tools:shears", {
 	inventory_image = "default_tool_shears.png",
 	wield_image = "default_tool_shears.png",
 	stack_max = 1,
-	groups = { tool=1, shears=1, dig_speed_class=4, enchantability=14, },
+	groups = { tool=1, shears=1, dig_speed_class=4, enchantability=-1, },
 	tool_capabilities = {
 	        full_punch_interval = 0.5,
 	        max_drop_level=1,