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I mean, isn't it a usb_c cable that the manufavtuer claims can handle 10 amps of current at once? (which i think may be on the low side)
5A is the max rating for USB-C. What you're looking at is probably a 5A cable with a "10A" molded into the connector in true sketchy knockoff fashion.
To answer OP, USB-C connectors are often used outside of phones/tablets like with hobby electronics like boards to control LED strips that could benefit from more current. Unless this cable is super thick, there's little chance it can actually handle 10A and even if it can, the connectors aren't rated for that much current.
Interesting approach, never thought about using the cable for something completely unrelated.