W. Rose Professional Masonry Tools

William Rose established W. Rose™ blacksmith shop in 1798 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 in the USA near Philadelphia. 

For over 200 years W. Rose™ has been the choice of the world's best bricklayers. Choose from four handle options (wood, plastic, 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, sled runners, jointers, slickers, premium Bonded Braided Nylon Mason's Line, brick hammers, and line pins. All products are made in the USA as they have been since 1798.