Crusaders Rosary

Great quality rosary

Pictures: I wore the rosary just for reference. I am 5'7". Where I put my fingers is where my navel is.

Pros: Shipping was great. Email communication was great. I have no doubt that that is indeed real paracord. I'm not worried about the crucifix bending. I don't wear it, but it can easily fit over my head. The knots are tied very well and tightly. It might have been because I bought two rosaries (and got free shipping!) that the seller included a few cards that they have for purchase (1 each of 3 different cards) and a simple bracelet with a cross complementary! So that was very nice :)

Cons: The crucifix is a bit larger than the pictures suggest. The beads don't actually shine unless you have really good lighting (like the product pictures). I purchased the "Cracked ivory on tan cord with bronze crusader helm," and tbh, the cracked ivory doesn't look as cool in person. I know "looking cool" isn't important to the function of a rosary, but then I would have bought a $20 rosary... The beads feel the weakest part of the rosary when compared to the metal and paracord. The product overall should be valued closer to $30 - $35 imo, so $42 is a bit of a stretch.

(P.S. I bought the WWII Battle Beads rosary and am MUCH happier with that one; see my review).

Love the rosary. It’s pretty large and the crucifix is super detailed. Will be getting it blessed by my priest ASAP!

Well made, classical, durable rosary. The colors are appropriate for Church, and the rosary will doubtless last many years. Delivery was quick and as-ordered.

Rosary is larger than I thought it would be. Mine is the red paracord version. Love the sturdiness and the large crucifix as well. This will be with me at all times! The crusader helm is a wonderful addition! Second rosary I have purchased and have been well pleased with both.

This is the second Rugged Rosary I have purchased. The first was a Black Monk rosary and this is the Crusader rosary which is military like. I work through the rosary daily more than once. My first one was also a gem and I used it on my two Paris to Chartres annual pilgrimages, a 70 mile was in 2 1/2 days with 20K people, reciting the rosary over and over in working through the arduous walk. I wanted the Crusade one for my next walk since the pilgrimage is rooted in the route the Crusaders took enroute to the crusades. Chartres cathedral holds the Vail of our Blessed Mother, most treasured relic in Christendom after the Holy Cross. I touched my Black monk rosary to the repository where Her Vail is housed in Her chapel. This rosary captures the crusade mindset of self-giving love for God with its brass metal and magnificent crucifix and connectors. Many people remarked how magnificent my Black monk was almost as if awe struck. This one will garnish the same attention and I direct folks to this website. Its strong, durable, handsome, inspiring.

Great looking rosary that feels good in the hands. They also allowed me to change the paracord color which was much appreciated. Definitely recommend.

I was looking for a rosary like this as my last rosary broke. their support team was great as I wanted a couple of medals added to my order that were not listed as options available namely the our lady of mount Carmel. I messaged them on Sunday to make this personalized order for my daughter and myself. also added the medal to a couple of pocket rosaries for the car. they were prompt in replying Monday morning and my order shipped out on Wednesday and was here in FL by Saturday. my daughter loved hers. I really loved the pocket rosaries. the metal scapular was just what I was looking for. have not had a skin reaction to it and it was awesome that they included a free cloth one.

This is a truly outstanding rosary. It’s my first acrylic bead rosary from. RR the other, being my gentleman’s rosary, which is always with me and used daily. The crusader has a lot of. “Meet“ to it… but is considerably lighter than a rosary with metal beads. That could be a plus or a minus depending on your preference. Their knotwork is top notch, and overall across-the-board the construction and craftsmanship is incredible. The crucifix is stunningly, beautiful, large, and very comforting in the hand, and the Templar. Helm is beautifully detailed. I got this rosary to have some thing a little lighter, but still tough as nails to have at the gym and on the trail. If you’re even thinking about it, get it… You absolutely will not be disappointed.

Quickly shipped, very nice quality and a good looking rosary. I've played with paracord brackets in the past, but this knot work is very well done really a nice product.

10/10 not only did it ship early during the holiday shut down, but they were also working to merge this one with another order i made (i got the Spiritual Warrior rosary) so they'd arrive together! They didn't have to do that but I'm grateful they did. The rosaries themselves are amazing quality and i ordered 3 within the last month. I plan to order more in the future, just lovely well made gifts. The prices are a steal, these people are amazing. ❤️🥺 and sometimes a little gift is included, isn't that sweet?

Ordered three items total. With this one I did not get the color of cord I requested but was so impressed with the quality, I kept it anyway!

Rekindling my Catholicism after some years of neglect and needed a Rosary. Going through some rough times in life right now and needed two. One is the Irish Rosary for my Heritage, also from RR. The other was this Crusader for the battles I need to fight in my life and in my soul.

This is a piece of Art for sure. Beautifully crafted and made well. It beats out any hand out plastic Rosary I have ever had. While one does not need more than a basic Rosary, it is nice to have a quality item I may hand down or pass along if someone else should need it. Great Products.

I love my new Crusaders Rosary. The look and feel is incredible — just holding it, I can picture the Knights Templar and Hospitallers marching, ready for spiritual battle. Its weight and craftsmanship stir something deeper, reminding me that prayer is both discipline and combat.
As Ephesians 6:11 says: “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” This rosary feels like part of that armor. The design and weight call to mind Memento Mori — “remember you must die” — urging me to live faithfully, pray intentionally, and be ready at all times.
In light of everything happening in America right now, I feel I received this rosary at exactly the right time. Every Rugged Rosary I’ve purchased has been meaningful, but this one feels especially significant. It’s more than beads and cord — it’s a true spiritual weapon, durable in form and eternal in purpose.
Thank you to the Rugged Rosaries team for creating something that inspires both the imagination and the soul.

Solid craftsmanship. It’s bigger than I thought. Zero complaints. I look forward to ordering from them again. God be with and peace be within your house.

This totally exceeded my expectations in both quality and service…..
you won’t be disappointed…. Blessings to the staff and to all who purchase….

I’ve recently started praying the rosary again. I was using my grandmothers rosary for my devotion, but it broke during a prayer walk. I ordered this one and I’m pleasantly surprised with its quality, durability, and functionality. This rosary will last me the rest of my life and then some.

Having seen the product online and liking what I saw, I thought I would go for it and make the purchase.

Given I was ordering internationally (from the UK) I was very pleasantly surprised by the speed of dispatch and shipping. When the rosary arrived I was extremely happy with it. It fully matched up in quality to the description and photos on the website.

I'll definitely be recommending ruggedrosaries.com to others within my friends and family groups.

I bought this rosary in 2019. I have prayed it hundreds of times and still do to this day (including today). Excellent quality - truly rugged. Very beautiful. Feels good in the hand. I figured it's been six years, I might as well give it a review. Highly recommend.

Love the Rosary, sturdy and a nice feel in the hands. Love the Templar centrepiece.