W.Rose Company History and Premier Trowel



Company Name:  W.Rose

Year Established: 1798

Founder: William Rose

Area of Origin: Philadelphia, USA

Current Owner: Kraft Tool Co.

Website:  www.wrose.com

Premier Trowel Line: W.Rose USA

Patterns: Narrow London, Wide London, Philadelphia

Sizes:  9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13

Construction:  Single Piece Forged Steel

Handle Types:  Wood, Leather, Plastic, ProForm Soft Grip

Specs:  Forged from a single piece of uniquely formulated carbon steel for extra toughness.  Forging also assures product consistency. Blades are heat tempered with a special process to ensure uniform blade hardness. Each blade is carefully hand polished to keep mortar centered on the blade and resist sliding. The angle of the standard shank is specially balanced to reduce wrist fatigue. Every trowel is inspected visually by experienced workers.