Hold the scraper at a 45-degree angle. Pull the ROD back, not the scraper. (get sparks closer to the tinder). MULTIFUNCTION: Paracord necklace includes a 3.6 FT 10-core paracord lanyard, adjustable from 17.7 IN to 35.4 IN; the rope core has 1 fishing, 1 cotton, 1 fire and 7 nylon lines, which can be removed to make outdoor survival tools.