diff --git a/src/pocketmine/item/Durable.php b/src/pocketmine/item/Durable.php
index 788fab76b..76e6927b3 100644
--- a/src/pocketmine/item/Durable.php
+++ b/src/pocketmine/item/Durable.php
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ abstract class Durable extends Item{
 
 		$this->meta = min($this->meta + $amount, $this->getMaxDurability());
 		if($this->isBroken()){
-			$this->pop();
+			$this->onBroken();
 		}
 
 		return true;
@@ -82,6 +82,12 @@ abstract class Durable extends Item{
 		return 0;
 	}
 
+	/**
+	 * Called when the item's damage exceeds its maximum durability.
+	 */
+	protected function onBroken() : void{
+		$this->pop();
+	}
 
 	/**
 	 * Returns the maximum amount of damage this item can take before it breaks.