diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/datatypes/skills/ToolType.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/datatypes/skills/ToolType.java
index 5d6b798dc..36c98b845 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/datatypes/skills/ToolType.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/datatypes/skills/ToolType.java
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 package com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills;
 
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import org.bukkit.Material;
 import org.bukkit.inventory.ItemStack;
 
@@ -37,22 +36,22 @@ public enum ToolType {
     public boolean inHand(ItemStack itemStack) {
         switch (this) {
             case AXE:
-                return ItemUtils.isAxe(itemStack);
+                return pluginRef.getItemTools().isAxe(itemStack);
 
             case FISTS:
                 return itemStack.getType() == Material.AIR;
 
             case HOE:
-                return ItemUtils.isHoe(itemStack);
+                return pluginRef.getItemTools().isHoe(itemStack);
 
             case PICKAXE:
-                return ItemUtils.isPickaxe(itemStack);
+                return pluginRef.getItemTools().isPickaxe(itemStack);
 
             case SHOVEL:
-                return ItemUtils.isShovel(itemStack);
+                return pluginRef.getItemTools().isShovel(itemStack);
 
             case SWORD:
-                return ItemUtils.isSword(itemStack);
+                return pluginRef.getItemTools().isSword(itemStack);
 
             default:
                 return false;
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/datatypes/skills/behaviours/AxesBehaviour.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/datatypes/skills/behaviours/AxesBehaviour.java
index 0c6e5a7d8..ea76e9d32 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/datatypes/skills/behaviours/AxesBehaviour.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/datatypes/skills/behaviours/AxesBehaviour.java
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ package com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.behaviours;
 
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.SubSkillType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import org.bukkit.entity.LivingEntity;
 import org.bukkit.entity.Player;
 import org.bukkit.inventory.ItemStack;
@@ -24,7 +23,7 @@ public class AxesBehaviour {
 
     public boolean hasArmor(LivingEntity target) {
         for (ItemStack itemStack : target.getEquipment().getArmorContents()) {
-            if (itemStack != null && ItemUtils.isArmor(itemStack)) {
+            if (itemStack != null && pluginRef.getItemTools().isArmor(itemStack)) {
                 return true;
             }
         }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/datatypes/skills/behaviours/MiningBehaviour.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/datatypes/skills/behaviours/MiningBehaviour.java
index d42ced8f7..8aff1d1e2 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/datatypes/skills/behaviours/MiningBehaviour.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/datatypes/skills/behaviours/MiningBehaviour.java
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ import com.gmail.nossr50.core.MetadataConstants;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.SubSkillType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.mining.MiningManager;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Misc;
 import org.bukkit.Material;
 import org.bukkit.block.BlockState;
@@ -32,7 +31,7 @@ public class MiningBehaviour {
 
     public MiningBehaviour(mcMMO pluginRef) {
         this.pluginRef = pluginRef;
-        this.detonators = ItemUtils.matchMaterials(pluginRef.getConfigManager().getConfigMining().getDetonators());
+        this.detonators = pluginRef.getItemTools().matchMaterials(pluginRef.getConfigManager().getConfigMining().getDetonators());
     }
 
     public double getBlastRadiusModifier(int rank) {
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/listeners/BlockListener.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/listeners/BlockListener.java
index 2bdf205dd..ca01b4d4e 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/listeners/BlockListener.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/listeners/BlockListener.java
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.excavation.ExcavationManager;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.herbalism.HerbalismManager;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.mining.MiningManager;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.woodcutting.WoodcuttingManager;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Permissions;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.sounds.SoundManager;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.sounds.SoundType;
@@ -297,13 +296,13 @@ public class BlockListener implements Listener {
         }
 
         /* MINING */
-        else if (pluginRef.getBlockTools().affectedBySuperBreaker(blockState) && ItemUtils.isPickaxe(heldItem) && pluginRef.getSkillTools().doesPlayerHaveSkillPermission(PrimarySkillType.MINING, player) && !pluginRef.getPlaceStore().isTrue(blockState)) {
+        else if (pluginRef.getBlockTools().affectedBySuperBreaker(blockState) && pluginRef.getItemTools().isPickaxe(heldItem) && pluginRef.getSkillTools().doesPlayerHaveSkillPermission(PrimarySkillType.MINING, player) && !pluginRef.getPlaceStore().isTrue(blockState)) {
             MiningManager miningManager = mcMMOPlayer.getMiningManager();
             miningManager.miningBlockCheck(blockState);
         }
 
         /* WOOD CUTTING */
-        else if (pluginRef.getBlockTools().isLog(blockState) && ItemUtils.isAxe(heldItem) && pluginRef.getSkillTools().doesPlayerHaveSkillPermission(PrimarySkillType.WOODCUTTING, player) && !pluginRef.getPlaceStore().isTrue(blockState)) {
+        else if (pluginRef.getBlockTools().isLog(blockState) && pluginRef.getItemTools().isAxe(heldItem) && pluginRef.getSkillTools().doesPlayerHaveSkillPermission(PrimarySkillType.WOODCUTTING, player) && !pluginRef.getPlaceStore().isTrue(blockState)) {
             WoodcuttingManager woodcuttingManager = mcMMOPlayer.getWoodcuttingManager();
             if (woodcuttingManager.canUseTreeFeller(heldItem)) {
                 woodcuttingManager.processTreeFeller(blockState);
@@ -313,7 +312,7 @@ public class BlockListener implements Listener {
         }
 
         /* EXCAVATION */
-        else if (pluginRef.getBlockTools().affectedByGigaDrillBreaker(blockState) && ItemUtils.isShovel(heldItem) && pluginRef.getSkillTools().doesPlayerHaveSkillPermission(PrimarySkillType.EXCAVATION, player) && !pluginRef.getPlaceStore().isTrue(blockState)) {
+        else if (pluginRef.getBlockTools().affectedByGigaDrillBreaker(blockState) && pluginRef.getItemTools().isShovel(heldItem) && pluginRef.getSkillTools().doesPlayerHaveSkillPermission(PrimarySkillType.EXCAVATION, player) && !pluginRef.getPlaceStore().isTrue(blockState)) {
             ExcavationManager excavationManager = mcMMOPlayer.getExcavationManager();
             excavationManager.excavationBlockCheck(blockState);
 
@@ -366,7 +365,7 @@ public class BlockListener implements Listener {
             return;
         }
 
-        if (ItemUtils.isSword(heldItem)) {
+        if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isSword(heldItem)) {
             HerbalismManager herbalismManager = pluginRef.getUserManager().getPlayer(player).getHerbalismManager();
 
             if (herbalismManager.canUseHylianLuck()) {
@@ -434,13 +433,13 @@ public class BlockListener implements Listener {
         if (pluginRef.getBlockTools().canActivateAbilities(blockState)) {
             ItemStack heldItem = player.getInventory().getItemInMainHand();
 
-            if (mcMMOPlayer.getToolPreparationMode(ToolType.HOE) && ItemUtils.isHoe(heldItem) && (pluginRef.getBlockTools().affectedByGreenTerra(blockState) || pluginRef.getBlockTools().canMakeMossy(blockState)) && Permissions.greenTerra(player)) {
+            if (mcMMOPlayer.getToolPreparationMode(ToolType.HOE) && pluginRef.getItemTools().isHoe(heldItem) && (pluginRef.getBlockTools().affectedByGreenTerra(blockState) || pluginRef.getBlockTools().canMakeMossy(blockState)) && Permissions.greenTerra(player)) {
                 mcMMOPlayer.checkAbilityActivation(PrimarySkillType.HERBALISM);
-            } else if (mcMMOPlayer.getToolPreparationMode(ToolType.AXE) && ItemUtils.isAxe(heldItem) && pluginRef.getBlockTools().isLog(blockState) && Permissions.treeFeller(player)) {
+            } else if (mcMMOPlayer.getToolPreparationMode(ToolType.AXE) && pluginRef.getItemTools().isAxe(heldItem) && pluginRef.getBlockTools().isLog(blockState) && Permissions.treeFeller(player)) {
                 mcMMOPlayer.checkAbilityActivation(PrimarySkillType.WOODCUTTING);
-            } else if (mcMMOPlayer.getToolPreparationMode(ToolType.PICKAXE) && ItemUtils.isPickaxe(heldItem) && pluginRef.getBlockTools().affectedBySuperBreaker(blockState) && Permissions.superBreaker(player)) {
+            } else if (mcMMOPlayer.getToolPreparationMode(ToolType.PICKAXE) && pluginRef.getItemTools().isPickaxe(heldItem) && pluginRef.getBlockTools().affectedBySuperBreaker(blockState) && Permissions.superBreaker(player)) {
                 mcMMOPlayer.checkAbilityActivation(PrimarySkillType.MINING);
-            } else if (mcMMOPlayer.getToolPreparationMode(ToolType.SHOVEL) && ItemUtils.isShovel(heldItem) && pluginRef.getBlockTools().affectedByGigaDrillBreaker(blockState) && Permissions.gigaDrillBreaker(player)) {
+            } else if (mcMMOPlayer.getToolPreparationMode(ToolType.SHOVEL) && pluginRef.getItemTools().isShovel(heldItem) && pluginRef.getBlockTools().affectedByGigaDrillBreaker(blockState) && Permissions.gigaDrillBreaker(player)) {
                 mcMMOPlayer.checkAbilityActivation(PrimarySkillType.EXCAVATION);
             } else if (mcMMOPlayer.getToolPreparationMode(ToolType.FISTS) && heldItem.getType() == Material.AIR && (pluginRef.getBlockTools().affectedByGigaDrillBreaker(blockState) || blockState.getType() == Material.SNOW || pluginRef.getBlockTools().affectedByBlockCracker(blockState) && Permissions.berserk(player))) {
                 mcMMOPlayer.checkAbilityActivation(PrimarySkillType.UNARMED);
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/listeners/InventoryListener.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/listeners/InventoryListener.java
index e991861b7..8c52b1e5f 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/listeners/InventoryListener.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/listeners/InventoryListener.java
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.PrimarySkillType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.SubSkillType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.runnables.player.PlayerUpdateInventoryTask;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Permissions;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.worldguard.WorldGuardUtils;
 import org.bukkit.block.Block;
@@ -88,7 +87,7 @@ public class InventoryListener implements Listener {
         BlockState furnaceState = furnaceBlock.getState();
         ItemStack smelting = furnaceState instanceof Furnace ? ((Furnace) furnaceState).getInventory().getSmelting() : null;
 
-        if (!ItemUtils.isSmeltable(smelting)) {
+        if (!pluginRef.getItemTools().isSmeltable(smelting)) {
             return;
         }
 
@@ -121,7 +120,7 @@ public class InventoryListener implements Listener {
         Block furnaceBlock = event.getBlock();
         ItemStack smelting = event.getSource();
 
-        if (!ItemUtils.isSmeltable(smelting)) {
+        if (!pluginRef.getItemTools().isSmeltable(smelting)) {
             return;
         }
 
@@ -153,7 +152,7 @@ public class InventoryListener implements Listener {
 
         Block furnaceBlock = event.getBlock();
 
-        if (!ItemUtils.isSmelted(new ItemStack(event.getItemType(), event.getItemAmount()))) {
+        if (!pluginRef.getItemTools().isSmelted(new ItemStack(event.getItemType(), event.getItemAmount()))) {
             return;
         }
 
@@ -461,7 +460,7 @@ public class InventoryListener implements Listener {
 
         ItemStack result = event.getRecipe().getResult();
 
-        if (!ItemUtils.isMcMMOItem(result)) {
+        if (!pluginRef.getItemTools().isMcMMOItem(result)) {
             return;
         }
 
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/listeners/PlayerListener.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/listeners/PlayerListener.java
index e7cf2bc46..1d4574abc 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/listeners/PlayerListener.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/listeners/PlayerListener.java
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ public class PlayerListener implements Listener {
         Item drop = event.getItemDrop();
         ItemStack dropStack = drop.getItemStack();
 
-        if (ItemUtils.isSharable(dropStack)) {
+        if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isSharable(dropStack)) {
             drop.setMetadata(MetadataConstants.DROPPED_ITEM_TRACKING_METAKEY, MetadataConstants.metadataValue);
         }
 
@@ -444,7 +444,7 @@ public class PlayerListener implements Listener {
             }
 
 
-            if (!drop.hasMetadata(MetadataConstants.DROPPED_ITEM_TRACKING_METAKEY) && mcMMOPlayer.inParty() && ItemUtils.isSharable(dropStack)) {
+            if (!drop.hasMetadata(MetadataConstants.DROPPED_ITEM_TRACKING_METAKEY) && mcMMOPlayer.inParty() && pluginRef.getItemTools().isSharable(dropStack)) {
                 event.setCancelled(mcMMOPlayer.getParty().getShareHandler().handleItemShare(drop, mcMMOPlayer));
 
                 SoundManager.sendSound(player, player.getLocation(), SoundType.POP);
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/mcMMO.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/mcMMO.java
index a87447cfa..b26409e39 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/mcMMO.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/mcMMO.java
@@ -95,6 +95,7 @@ public class mcMMO extends JavaPlugin {
     private MaterialMapStore materialMapStore;
     private RandomChanceTools randomChanceTools;
     private RankTools rankTools;
+    private ItemTools itemTools;
 
     /* Never-Ending tasks */
     private BleedTimerTask bleedTimerTask;
@@ -258,6 +259,9 @@ public class mcMMO extends JavaPlugin {
 
         //Init Block Tools
         blockTools = new BlockTools(this);
+
+        //Init Item Tools
+        itemTools = new ItemTools(this);
     }
 
     @Override
@@ -777,4 +781,8 @@ public class mcMMO extends JavaPlugin {
     public BlockTools getBlockTools() {
         return blockTools;
     }
+
+    public ItemTools getItemTools() {
+        return itemTools;
+    }
 }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/party/ShareHandler.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/party/ShareHandler.java
index bba5d2e8e..00670ae23 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/party/ShareHandler.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/party/ShareHandler.java
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.party.ShareMode;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.player.McMMOPlayer;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.PrimarySkillType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Misc;
 import org.bukkit.Material;
 import org.bukkit.entity.Item;
@@ -159,13 +158,13 @@ public final class ShareHandler {
     }
 
     public ItemShareType getShareType(ItemStack itemStack) {
-        if (ItemUtils.isMobDrop(itemStack)) {
+        if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isMobDrop(itemStack)) {
             return ItemShareType.LOOT;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isMiningDrop(itemStack)) {
+        } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isMiningDrop(itemStack)) {
             return ItemShareType.MINING;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isHerbalismDrop(itemStack)) {
+        } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isHerbalismDrop(itemStack)) {
             return ItemShareType.HERBALISM;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isWoodcuttingDrop(itemStack)) {
+        } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isWoodcuttingDrop(itemStack)) {
             return ItemShareType.WOODCUTTING;
         } else if (pluginRef.getConfigManager().getConfigParty().getPartyItemShare().getItemShareMap().get(itemStack.getType()) != null) {
             return ItemShareType.MISC;
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/runnables/items/ChimaeraWingWarmup.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/runnables/items/ChimaeraWingWarmup.java
index 8b7d0c3cb..f72eb4e0c 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/runnables/items/ChimaeraWingWarmup.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/runnables/items/ChimaeraWingWarmup.java
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ package com.gmail.nossr50.runnables.items;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.player.McMMOPlayer;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ChimaeraWing;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Misc;
 import org.bukkit.Location;
 import org.bukkit.entity.Player;
@@ -37,7 +36,7 @@ public class ChimaeraWingWarmup extends BukkitRunnable {
 
         ItemStack inHand = player.getInventory().getItemInMainHand();
 
-        if (!ItemUtils.isChimaeraWing(inHand) || inHand.getAmount() < pluginRef.getConfigManager().getConfigItems().getChimaeraWingUseCost()) {
+        if (!pluginRef.getItemTools().isChimaeraWing(inHand) || inHand.getAmount() < pluginRef.getConfigManager().getConfigItems().getChimaeraWingUseCost()) {
             player.sendMessage(pluginRef.getLocaleManager().getString("Skills.NeedMore", pluginRef.getLocaleManager().getString("Item.ChimaeraWing.Name")));
             return;
         }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/axes/AxesManager.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/axes/AxesManager.java
index 49b83c83a..d6886284f 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/axes/AxesManager.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/axes/AxesManager.java
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.ToolType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.behaviours.AxesBehaviour;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.SkillManager;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Permissions;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.skills.ParticleEffectUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.skills.SkillActivationType;
@@ -120,7 +119,7 @@ public class AxesManager extends SkillManager {
         double durabilityDamage = getImpactDurabilityDamage();
 
         for (ItemStack armor : target.getEquipment().getArmorContents()) {
-            if (armor != null && ItemUtils.isArmor(armor)) {
+            if (armor != null && pluginRef.getItemTools().isArmor(armor)) {
                 if (pluginRef.getRandomChanceTools().isActivationSuccessful(SkillActivationType.RANDOM_STATIC_CHANCE, SubSkillType.AXES_ARMOR_IMPACT, getPlayer())) {
                     pluginRef.getSkillTools().handleDurabilityChange(armor, durabilityDamage, 1);
                 }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/fishing/FishingManager.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/fishing/FishingManager.java
index 6d5b5210a..5619a1bd3 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/fishing/FishingManager.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/fishing/FishingManager.java
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@ import com.gmail.nossr50.events.skills.fishing.McMMOPlayerFishingTreasureEvent;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.events.skills.fishing.McMMOPlayerShakeEvent;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.SkillManager;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Misc;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Permissions;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.random.RandomChanceSkillStatic;
@@ -287,7 +286,7 @@ public class FishingManager extends SkillManager {
             Map<Enchantment, Integer> enchants = new HashMap<>();
 
             if (isMagicHunterEnabled()
-                    && ItemUtils.isEnchantable(treasureDrop)) {
+                    && pluginRef.getItemTools().isEnchantable(treasureDrop)) {
                 enchants = handleMagicHunter(treasureDrop);
             }
 
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/herbalism/HerbalismManager.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/herbalism/HerbalismManager.java
index d19802ab7..86d0a96c7 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/herbalism/HerbalismManager.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/herbalism/HerbalismManager.java
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.treasure.HylianTreasure;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.runnables.skills.HerbalismBlockUpdaterTask;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.SkillManager;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Misc;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Permissions;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.StringUtils;
@@ -329,7 +328,7 @@ public class HerbalismManager extends SkillManager {
             return;
         }
 
-        if (!ItemUtils.isHoe(getPlayer().getInventory().getItemInMainHand())) {
+        if (!pluginRef.getItemTools().isHoe(getPlayer().getInventory().getItemInMainHand())) {
             if (!playerInventory.containsAtLeast(seedStack, 1)) {
                 return;
             }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/salvage/salvageables/Salvageable.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/salvage/salvageables/Salvageable.java
index 3d98084f4..6b973ef8e 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/salvage/salvageables/Salvageable.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/salvage/salvageables/Salvageable.java
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ package com.gmail.nossr50.skills.salvage.salvageables;
 
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.ItemMaterialCategory;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.ItemType;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import org.bukkit.Material;
 
 /**
@@ -28,8 +27,8 @@ public class Salvageable {
     public Salvageable(Material itemMaterial, Material salvagedItemMaterial, int minimumLevel, int maximumQuantity) {
         this.itemMaterial = itemMaterial;
         this.salvagedItemMaterial = salvagedItemMaterial;
-        this.salvageItemType = ItemUtils.determineItemType(itemMaterial);
-        this.salvageItemMaterialCategory = ItemUtils.determineMaterialType(salvagedItemMaterial);
+        this.salvageItemType = pluginRef.getItemTools().determineItemType(itemMaterial);
+        this.salvageItemMaterialCategory = pluginRef.getItemTools().determineMaterialType(salvagedItemMaterial);
         this.minimumLevel = Math.max(0, minimumLevel);
         this.maximumQuantity = Math.max(1, maximumQuantity);
         this.maximumDurability = itemMaterial.getMaxDurability();
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/SwordsManager.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/SwordsManager.java
index 8c4e4c966..b25fee70b 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/SwordsManager.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/SwordsManager.java
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.SuperAbilityType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.ToolType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.SkillManager;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Permissions;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.skills.SkillActivationType;
 import org.bukkit.entity.Entity;
@@ -91,11 +90,11 @@ public class SwordsManager extends SkillManager {
     }
 
     public int getToolTier(ItemStack itemStack) {
-        if (ItemUtils.isDiamondTool(itemStack))
+        if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isDiamondTool(itemStack))
             return 4;
-        else if (ItemUtils.isIronTool(itemStack) || ItemUtils.isGoldTool(itemStack))
+        else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isIronTool(itemStack) || pluginRef.getItemTools().isGoldTool(itemStack))
             return 3;
-        else if (ItemUtils.isStoneTool(itemStack))
+        else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isStoneTool(itemStack))
             return 2;
         else
             return 1;
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/unarmed/UnarmedManager.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/unarmed/UnarmedManager.java
index 7ff635eb1..598ff7521 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/unarmed/UnarmedManager.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/unarmed/UnarmedManager.java
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.SuperAbilityType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.ToolType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.SkillManager;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Misc;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Permissions;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.skills.SkillActivationType;
@@ -54,7 +53,7 @@ public class UnarmedManager extends SkillManager {
 
         Player player = getPlayer();
 
-        return ItemUtils.isUnarmed(player.getInventory().getItemInMainHand()) && Permissions.isSubSkillEnabled(getPlayer(), SubSkillType.UNARMED_ARROW_DEFLECT);
+        return pluginRef.getItemTools().isUnarmed(player.getInventory().getItemInMainHand()) && Permissions.isSubSkillEnabled(getPlayer(), SubSkillType.UNARMED_ARROW_DEFLECT);
     }
 
     public boolean canUseBlockCracker() {
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/woodcutting/WoodcuttingManager.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/woodcutting/WoodcuttingManager.java
index 0e4738003..5ed9b9379 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/woodcutting/WoodcuttingManager.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/woodcutting/WoodcuttingManager.java
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.SuperAbilityType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.behaviours.WoodcuttingBehaviour;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.SkillManager;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Misc;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Permissions;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.skills.SkillActivationType;
@@ -39,12 +38,12 @@ public class WoodcuttingManager extends SkillManager {
     public boolean canUseLeafBlower(ItemStack heldItem) {
         return Permissions.isSubSkillEnabled(getPlayer(), SubSkillType.WOODCUTTING_LEAF_BLOWER)
                 && pluginRef.getRankTools().hasUnlockedSubskill(getPlayer(), SubSkillType.WOODCUTTING_LEAF_BLOWER)
-                && ItemUtils.isAxe(heldItem);
+                && pluginRef.getItemTools().isAxe(heldItem);
     }
 
     public boolean canUseTreeFeller(ItemStack heldItem) {
         return mcMMOPlayer.getAbilityMode(SuperAbilityType.TREE_FELLER)
-                && ItemUtils.isAxe(heldItem);
+                && pluginRef.getItemTools().isAxe(heldItem);
     }
 
     public boolean canGetDoubleDrops() {
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ChimaeraWing.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ChimaeraWing.java
index bc88d7fdf..f4ec2cc29 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ChimaeraWing.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ChimaeraWing.java
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ public final class ChimaeraWing {
     public void activationCheck() {
         ItemStack inHand = player.getInventory().getItemInMainHand();
 
-        if (!ItemUtils.isChimaeraWing(inHand)) {
+        if (!pluginRef.getItemTools().isChimaeraWing(inHand)) {
             return;
         }
 
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ItemUtils.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ItemTools.java
similarity index 89%
rename from src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ItemUtils.java
rename to src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ItemTools.java
index f06d95175..ef007fd88 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ItemUtils.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ItemTools.java
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ package com.gmail.nossr50.util;
 
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.ItemMaterialCategory;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.ItemType;
+import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
 import org.bukkit.ChatColor;
 import org.bukkit.Material;
 import org.bukkit.inventory.FurnaceRecipe;
@@ -12,11 +13,14 @@ import org.bukkit.inventory.meta.ItemMeta;
 import java.util.ArrayList;
 import java.util.List;
 
-public final class ItemUtils {
-    private ItemUtils() {
+public final class ItemTools {
+    private final mcMMO pluginRef;
+
+    public ItemTools(mcMMO pluginRef) {
+        this.pluginRef = pluginRef;
     }
 
-    public static ArrayList<String> getRepairItemMaterials(List<Material> repairItemList) {
+    public ArrayList<String> getRepairItemMaterials(List<Material> repairItemList) {
         ArrayList<String> repairMaterialList = new ArrayList<>();
 
         for (Material m : repairItemList) {
@@ -26,7 +30,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
         return repairMaterialList;
     }
 
-    public static ArrayList<Material> matchMaterials(List<String> ItemBlockRegistryKeyList) {
+    public ArrayList<Material> matchMaterials(List<String> ItemBlockRegistryKeyList) {
         ArrayList<Material> matchedMaterials = new ArrayList<>();
 
         for (String s : ItemBlockRegistryKeyList) {
@@ -42,10 +46,10 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param material target material
      * @return the matching ItemType returns OTHER if no match
      */
-    public static ItemType determineItemType(Material material) {
-        if (ItemUtils.isMinecraftTool(new ItemStack(material))) {
+    public ItemType determineItemType(Material material) {
+        if (isMinecraftTool(new ItemStack(material))) {
             return ItemType.TOOL;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isArmor(new ItemStack((material)))) {
+        } else if (isArmor(new ItemStack((material)))) {
             return ItemType.ARMOR;
         } else {
             return ItemType.OTHER;
@@ -58,7 +62,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param material target material
      * @return the matching ItemMaterialCategory, return OTHER if no match
      */
-    public static ItemMaterialCategory determineMaterialType(Material material) {
+    public ItemMaterialCategory determineMaterialType(Material material) {
         switch (material) {
             case STRING:
                 return ItemMaterialCategory.STRING;
@@ -97,7 +101,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a bow, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isBow(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isBow(ItemStack item) {
         Material type = item.getType();
 
         switch (type) {
@@ -116,7 +120,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a sword, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isSword(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isSword(ItemStack item) {
         Material type = item.getType();
 
         switch (type) {
@@ -139,7 +143,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a hoe, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isHoe(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isHoe(ItemStack item) {
         Material type = item.getType();
 
         switch (type) {
@@ -162,7 +166,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a shovel, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isShovel(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isShovel(ItemStack item) {
         Material type = item.getType();
 
         switch (type) {
@@ -185,7 +189,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is an axe, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isAxe(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isAxe(ItemStack item) {
         Material type = item.getType();
 
         switch (type) {
@@ -208,7 +212,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a pickaxe, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isPickaxe(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isPickaxe(ItemStack item) {
         Material type = item.getType();
 
         switch (type) {
@@ -231,7 +235,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item counts as unarmed, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isUnarmed(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isUnarmed(ItemStack item) {
         if (pluginRef.getConfigManager().getConfigUnarmed().doItemsCountAsUnarmed()) {
             return !isMinecraftTool(item);
         }
@@ -245,7 +249,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a helmet, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isHelmet(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isHelmet(ItemStack item) {
         Material type = item.getType();
 
         switch (type) {
@@ -268,7 +272,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a chestplate, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isChestplate(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isChestplate(ItemStack item) {
         Material type = item.getType();
 
         switch (type) {
@@ -291,7 +295,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a pair of pants, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isLeggings(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isLeggings(ItemStack item) {
         Material type = item.getType();
 
         switch (type) {
@@ -314,7 +318,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a pair of boots, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isBoots(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isBoots(ItemStack item) {
         Material type = item.getType();
 
         switch (type) {
@@ -337,7 +341,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is armor, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isArmor(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isArmor(ItemStack item) {
         return isHelmet(item) || isChestplate(item) || isLeggings(item) || isBoots(item);
     }
 
@@ -347,7 +351,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is armor, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isMinecraftArmor(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isMinecraftArmor(ItemStack item) {
         return isLeatherArmor(item) || isGoldArmor(item) || isIronArmor(item) || isDiamondArmor(item) || isChainmailArmor(item);
     }
 
@@ -357,7 +361,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is leather armor, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isLeatherArmor(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isLeatherArmor(ItemStack item) {
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case LEATHER_BOOTS:
             case LEATHER_CHESTPLATE:
@@ -376,7 +380,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is gold armor, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isGoldArmor(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isGoldArmor(ItemStack item) {
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case GOLDEN_BOOTS:
             case GOLDEN_CHESTPLATE:
@@ -395,7 +399,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is iron armor, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isIronArmor(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isIronArmor(ItemStack item) {
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case IRON_BOOTS:
             case IRON_CHESTPLATE:
@@ -414,7 +418,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is diamond armor, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isDiamondArmor(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isDiamondArmor(ItemStack item) {
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case DIAMOND_BOOTS:
             case DIAMOND_CHESTPLATE:
@@ -433,7 +437,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is chainmail armor, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isChainmailArmor(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isChainmailArmor(ItemStack item) {
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case CHAINMAIL_BOOTS:
             case CHAINMAIL_CHESTPLATE:
@@ -452,7 +456,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a tool, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isMinecraftTool(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isMinecraftTool(ItemStack item) {
         return isStoneTool(item) || isWoodTool(item) || isGoldTool(item) || isIronTool(item) || isDiamondTool(item) || isStringTool(item) || item.getType() == Material.TRIDENT;
     }
 
@@ -462,7 +466,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a stone tool, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isStoneTool(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isStoneTool(ItemStack item) {
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case STONE_AXE:
             case STONE_HOE:
@@ -482,7 +486,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a wooden tool, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isWoodTool(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isWoodTool(ItemStack item) {
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case WOODEN_AXE:
             case WOODEN_HOE:
@@ -502,7 +506,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param material Material to check
      * @return true if the item is a wooden tool, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isWoodTool(Material material) {
+    public boolean isWoodTool(Material material) {
         switch (material) {
             case WOODEN_AXE:
             case WOODEN_HOE:
@@ -522,7 +526,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a string tool, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isStringTool(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isStringTool(ItemStack item) {
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case BOW:
             case CARROT_ON_A_STICK:
@@ -540,7 +544,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a stone tool, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isGoldTool(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isGoldTool(ItemStack item) {
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case GOLDEN_AXE:
             case GOLDEN_HOE:
@@ -560,7 +564,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is an iron tool, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isIronTool(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isIronTool(ItemStack item) {
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case BUCKET:
             case FLINT_AND_STEEL:
@@ -583,7 +587,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a diamond tool, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isDiamondTool(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isDiamondTool(ItemStack item) {
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case DIAMOND_AXE:
             case DIAMOND_HOE:
@@ -603,7 +607,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is enchantable, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isEnchantable(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isEnchantable(ItemStack item) {
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case ENCHANTED_BOOK:
             case SHEARS:
@@ -618,11 +622,11 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
         }
     }
 
-    public static boolean isSmeltable(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isSmeltable(ItemStack item) {
         return item != null && item.getType().isBlock() && MaterialUtils.isOre(item.getType());
     }
 
-    public static boolean isSmelted(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isSmelted(ItemStack item) {
         if (item == null) {
             return false;
         }
@@ -644,7 +648,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item that will get shared
      * @return True if the item can be shared.
      */
-    public static boolean isSharable(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isSharable(ItemStack item) {
         if (item == null || item.getType() == Material.AIR) {
             return false;
         }
@@ -658,7 +662,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a mining drop, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isMiningDrop(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isMiningDrop(ItemStack item) {
         //TODO: 1.14 This needs to be updated
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case COAL:
@@ -689,7 +693,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a herbalism drop, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isHerbalismDrop(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isHerbalismDrop(ItemStack item) {
         //TODO: 1.14 This needs to be updated
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case WHEAT:
@@ -728,7 +732,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a mob drop, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isMobDrop(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isMobDrop(ItemStack item) {
         //TODO: 1.14 This needs to be updated
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case STRING:
@@ -786,7 +790,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a woodcutting drop, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isWoodcuttingDrop(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isWoodcuttingDrop(ItemStack item) {
         switch (item.getType()) {
             case ACACIA_LOG:
             case BIRCH_LOG:
@@ -826,11 +830,11 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
      * @param item Item to check
      * @return true if the item is a miscellaneous drop, false otherwise
      */
-    public static boolean isMiscDrop(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isMiscDrop(ItemStack item) {
         return pluginRef.getConfigManager().getConfigParty().getPartyItemShare().getItemShareMap().get(item.getType()) != null;
     }
 
-    public static boolean isMcMMOItem(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isMcMMOItem(ItemStack item) {
         if (!item.hasItemMeta()) {
             return false;
         }
@@ -839,7 +843,7 @@ public final class ItemUtils {
         return itemMeta.hasLore() && itemMeta.getLore().contains("mcMMO Item");
     }
 
-    public static boolean isChimaeraWing(ItemStack item) {
+    public boolean isChimaeraWing(ItemStack item) {
         if (!isMcMMOItem(item)) {
             return false;
         }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/skills/CombatTools.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/skills/CombatTools.java
index 4c237cd50..3d5d10170 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/skills/CombatTools.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/skills/CombatTools.java
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@ import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.swords.SwordsManager;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.taming.TamingManager;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.unarmed.Unarmed;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.skills.unarmed.UnarmedManager;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Misc;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Permissions;
 import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableMap;
@@ -263,7 +262,7 @@ public final class CombatTools {
                 event.setDamage(acrobaticsManager.dodgeCheck(event.getDamage()));
             }
 
-            if (ItemUtils.isSword(player.getInventory().getItemInMainHand())) {
+            if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isSword(player.getInventory().getItemInMainHand())) {
                 if (!pluginRef.getSkillTools().canCombatSkillsTrigger(PrimarySkillType.SWORDS, target)) {
                     return;
                 }
@@ -301,7 +300,7 @@ public final class CombatTools {
                 }
             }
 
-            if (ItemUtils.isSword(heldItem)) {
+            if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isSword(heldItem)) {
                 if (!pluginRef.getSkillTools().canCombatSkillsTrigger(PrimarySkillType.SWORDS, target)) {
                     return;
                 }
@@ -309,7 +308,7 @@ public final class CombatTools {
                 if (pluginRef.getSkillTools().doesPlayerHaveSkillPermission(PrimarySkillType.SWORDS, player)) {
                     processSwordCombat(target, player, event);
                 }
-            } else if (ItemUtils.isAxe(heldItem)) {
+            } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isAxe(heldItem)) {
                 if (!pluginRef.getSkillTools().canCombatSkillsTrigger(PrimarySkillType.AXES, target)) {
                     return;
                 }
@@ -317,7 +316,7 @@ public final class CombatTools {
                 if (pluginRef.getSkillTools().doesPlayerHaveSkillPermission(PrimarySkillType.AXES, player)) {
                     processAxeCombat(target, player, event);
                 }
-            } else if (ItemUtils.isUnarmed(heldItem)) {
+            } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isUnarmed(heldItem)) {
                 if (!pluginRef.getSkillTools().canCombatSkillsTrigger(PrimarySkillType.UNARMED, target)) {
                     return;
                 }
@@ -784,15 +783,15 @@ public final class CombatTools {
     private int getTier(ItemStack inHand) {
         int tier = 0;
 
-        if (ItemUtils.isWoodTool(inHand)) {
+        if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isWoodTool(inHand)) {
             tier = 1;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isStoneTool(inHand)) {
+        } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isStoneTool(inHand)) {
             tier = 2;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isIronTool(inHand)) {
+        } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isIronTool(inHand)) {
             tier = 3;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isGoldTool(inHand)) {
+        } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isGoldTool(inHand)) {
             tier = 1;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isDiamondTool(inHand)) {
+        } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isDiamondTool(inHand)) {
             tier = 4;
         }
         /*else if (mcMMO.getModManager().isCustomTool(inHand)) {
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/skills/SkillTools.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/skills/SkillTools.java
index 670bab4c5..47b2d770d 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/skills/SkillTools.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/skills/SkillTools.java
@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@ import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.SubSkillType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.SuperAbilityType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.datatypes.skills.ToolType;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
-import com.gmail.nossr50.util.ItemUtils;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Misc;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.Permissions;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.util.StringUtils;
@@ -400,7 +399,7 @@ public class SkillTools {
     }
 
     public void removeAbilityBuff(ItemStack item) {
-        if (item == null || item.getType() == Material.AIR || (!ItemUtils.isPickaxe(item) && !ItemUtils.isShovel(item)) || !item.containsEnchantment(Enchantment.DIG_SPEED)) {
+        if (item == null || item.getType() == Material.AIR || (!pluginRef.getItemTools().isPickaxe(item) && !pluginRef.getItemTools().isShovel(item)) || !item.containsEnchantment(Enchantment.DIG_SPEED)) {
             return;
         }
 
@@ -458,19 +457,19 @@ public class SkillTools {
     }
 
     protected Material getRepairAndSalvageItem(ItemStack inHand) {
-        if (ItemUtils.isDiamondTool(inHand) || ItemUtils.isDiamondArmor(inHand)) {
+        if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isDiamondTool(inHand) || pluginRef.getItemTools().isDiamondArmor(inHand)) {
             return Material.DIAMOND;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isGoldTool(inHand) || ItemUtils.isGoldArmor(inHand)) {
+        } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isGoldTool(inHand) || pluginRef.getItemTools().isGoldArmor(inHand)) {
             return Material.GOLD_INGOT;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isIronTool(inHand) || ItemUtils.isIronArmor(inHand)) {
+        } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isIronTool(inHand) || pluginRef.getItemTools().isIronArmor(inHand)) {
             return Material.IRON_INGOT;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isStoneTool(inHand)) {
+        } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isStoneTool(inHand)) {
             return Material.COBBLESTONE;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isWoodTool(inHand)) {
+        } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isWoodTool(inHand)) {
             return Material.OAK_WOOD;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isLeatherArmor(inHand)) {
+        } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isLeatherArmor(inHand)) {
             return Material.LEATHER;
-        } else if (ItemUtils.isStringTool(inHand)) {
+        } else if (pluginRef.getItemTools().isStringTool(inHand)) {
             return Material.STRING;
         } else {
             return null;