How do you use this? mine wont spark

Here are some ideas: 1. Scrape the black coating off. It's an anti corrosive coating to reduce and prevent rust. You won't obtain sparks while the the protectant is still over the ferrocerium. 2. IF you're using the included striker look closely on the edge. Assuming you're right handed the long end is actually an "L" shape, with a slight lip to help with scraping. should you use that scraper in your left hand you'll be on the soft side of the rod and have a very difficult time. 3. Reseve the crescent scaper for fatwood or other uses. 4. IF you're using a knife and can't get a spark then there's a 99.99% chance you don't have a 90 degree spine on the knife OR your knife is stainless steel or had a black protective coating (think K-Bar). You won't get a spark with those problems. You want a carbon steel knife. Note: Morakniv make bushcraft knives with a black coating - those work well with ferro rods. That coating is different than most and was designed to allow users to get sparks from their rods. I hope this helps. I'm almost 100% sure one of these is the cause of the difficulty you're experiencing. All the best.

If you have to scrape off the black coating 4 it to work, why do they put the black coating on?

The black coating anti corrosive. It comes off pretty easily. It’s just an extra layer of protection until the ferro rod is first used.

Will this fit in the sheath for the benchmade bushcrafter?

I think the Bushcrafter sheath hole is too small for this thick 1/2" rod. I believe their sheath is 5/16" -- so the Überleben Zünden Trad (5/16") should do you right!! - Tim | MOL

ASIN	B07P19TCTT
Batteries Included?	No
Best Sellers Rank	#57,543 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #181 in Camping Fire Starters
Color	Standard Black
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,742)
Date First Available	7 November 2018
Department	Unisex
Height	0.5 inches
Included Components	Fire Starter
Length	8.25 inches
Manufacturer	Überleben
Material Type	Ferro Rod
Number of Pieces	1
Product Dimensions	15.24 x 1.27 x 1.27 cm; 117.93 g
Shape	Hexå
Size	Hexå Original
Style	Standard Black
UPC	850005432111
Weight	142 g
Width	2.5 inches

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