They're up in Michigan. He does some interesting work with paracord (Type III mil-spec 550) in addition to their firearms sales and customization. The owner makes all the paracord products by hand ...

Tim MacWelch Parachute cord, which is sometimes called paracord or 550 cord because of its 550-pound breaking test, was originally used for parachutes during WW II. But once on the ground, creative ...

Tim MacWelch This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. Parachute cord, which is sometimes called paracord or 550 cord because of its 550-pound breaking test, was originally used for ...

Mil Spec Type III 550 lbs. Paracord, better known as 550 cord, can strike any veteran’s nostalgic heartstrings, especially if they had a habit of leaving their gear around. The cord is a dynamic ...

Stink bait, a sharp hook and a strand of 550 core line might just land you a catfish or some other “non-picky” eater. Use cord to rig a tarp shelter in a pinch. Tim MacWelch Another way to get use out ...