I agree, the quality/durability of extension cords is usually in the insulation, the connectors, and the wire stranding. (flexibility)  I like Hubbell connectors.  They are generally industrial grade, have hundreds of options for most every application and they are replaceable should you overheat a connector due to overload or a bad receptacle on someone else's part.  You can repair/fabricate your own cord of any length should you not find one to your liking.  Thick quality copper cable has high scrap value and a tendency to walk off if you aren't careful.
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