Category: 550 Industries

5/8″ Acetal Side Release Buckles now available

There’s no denying it – 550 cord survival bracelets are becoming hugely popular.   We’ve had a number of  our paracord customers comment that they wished they could do “all of their shopping” with us, so we researched and listened to their feedback and found what we feel are the best side release buckles on the market.

Manufactured in the USA, these buckles are made of Acetal resin. stronger than your typical nylon side release buckle.  The edges are rounded and contoured, making them more comfortable for extended wear.  Quantity pricing is available, with price breaks beginning at 10 pieces.

http://www.onestopknifeshop.com/store/550-buckle-5-8ths.html

New products & colors from 550 Industries

Based on customer demand, we’ve gotten in some new flavors of the commercial grade 550 parachute cord.  It is now available in:

  • Reflective Commercial Grade: 300 foot spools of black cord, silver tracer threads – new length!
  • Reflective Commercial Grade: 100 foot hanks of Neon Safety Orange, silver tracer threads – new color!
  • Commercial Grade: 100 foot hanks of Neon Safety Orange – new color!

Reflective 550 cord is a great way to increase visibility when making lanyards, zipper ties, or other applications.  During daylight, the silver tracer thread looks subdued, but when a light is shined on, the reflection is amazing.   Neon Orange Reflective 550 cord takes this to the next level. 

Pictures will be added ASAP.

Remember, when buying 550 cord you need to pay attention: unless it meets MIL-C-5040H Type III specifications, it’s commercial grade 550 cord.  The military specification 550 cord is more expensive for a reason, it has certain weave, material & abrasion specifications that must be met.  Commercial “550” style cord does not.