W. Rose™

Manufactured in the USA, W Rose™ is the worlds premier bricklaying tool brand having begun production less than three years after the start of the American War of Independence..

William Rose established the W. Rose™ company in 1798 as a blacksmith shop near Philadelphia. The early years were spent making cavalry sabers and officer swords for the U.S. army during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. In 1864 the focus moved from swords to edged tools, knives, and the signature brick trowel we know today. W. Rose brick trowels are still manufactured near Philadelphia. The trowels that helped build America are now available to Toolbank customers.

For over 200 years W. Rose™ has been the choice of many of the world's best bricklayers. Choose from five handle options (wood, plastic, cork, leather, or ProForm® soft grip) for each of these three styles of trowels: Philadelphia Pattern trowels, Narrow London Pattern Trowels, Wide London Pattern Trowels. W. Rose™ also manufactures a variety of specialty trowels including margin and pointing trowels.

Premium W. Rose™ trowels are specifically made, tried and tested with immense pride for bricklaying and masonry. These East Coast American-made tools featuring balanced shank angles to reduce wrist fatigue while their handle's are known worldwide for their quality and user-friendly design.

Created for tradespeople in one of the United States most productive, hardworking state's, no wonder their craftsmanship creating their trowels is renowned for its user-friendly quality and ruggedness. Born in the USA, but sold proudly on this side of the pond.