diff --git a/code/datums/components/crafting/guncrafting.dm b/code/datums/components/crafting/guncrafting.dm
index 255c80f209..56e3be8524 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/crafting/guncrafting.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/crafting/guncrafting.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ k// PARTS //
 	icon_state = "riflestock"
 
 /obj/item/weaponcrafting/string
-	name = "bowstring"
+	name = "wound thread"
 	desc = "A long piece of thread with some resemblance to cable coil."
 	icon_state = "durastring"