The rosary is very rugged indeed. A wonderful piece of craftsmanship. No chance of this rosary becoming tangled or breaking. Ever! The bronze cross is a piece of art! The absense of the traditional crucified Christ ensures there are no rough metal edges that could snag on clothing or equipment. Very beautiful and surprisingly heavy. However, it is way to big; the cross is almost the size of my small hand. It makes the rosary a bit too cumbersome to keep in my pocket or purse. The rosary would be perfect for a man who could carry it in a backpack or duffel bag. I will probably gift the rosary to a man, and purchase a different rosary for my own use.

I’m so pleased with this rosary. It is very comfortable in the hand, and the cross has a decidedly Ethiopian look- just beautiful, and totally unique.

I am thrilled with this rosary! It will last me a lifetime. And more than that, the design is striking and elegant. The craftsmanship is expert. It is truly unique, and I feel fortunate to own it. It is large and too bulky to fit in my pockets, but I never intended to carry it daily as I have the Rugged Rosary decade rosary for that purpose.

This is one of the most beautiful Rugged Rosaries I own. It is very classy looking yet rugged. The black and the bronze look amazing together. And the cross, the hand cast cross is absolutely incredible.