From coal mining tools that helped fuel the Industrial Revolution to railroad and other tools used to build the US transportation infrastructure, to our famous entrenching mattock used extensively in World Wars I and II for digging fox holes and trenches, Warwood Tool has been trusted by generations of hard-working Americans. In fact, American soldiers have relied on our Warwood Tool products in every war since the Civil War. As a testament to our rich history, our manufacturing facility was recently featured on the History Channel’s documentary The Men Who Built America.

In 1854, immigrant Henry Warwood moved to Martins Ferry, OH after spending years in the Pittsburgh steel mills to found The Warwood Tool Co. He built his namesake as a coal mine and gardening tool supply company, but as the landscape of America changed, the company adapted to additionally provide tools for railway maintenance, construction, and oil & gas industries. Warwood Tool moved to Wheeling, WV in the early 1900’s where they were initially surrounded by bucolic farmland. As a town quickly sprang up around the manufacturing facility along the banks of the Ohio River, it was named Warwood in honor of the forging company. The town of Warwood still thrives to this day.

Although much has changed since 1854, our unwavering focus on high-quality tools remains the same.

We are still a family-owned and operated company
In nearly 170 years of operation Warwood Tool has only changed ownership 7 times. Family is still a focus at the company where President Chris Azur and Chief Operating Officer Rob Taylor prioritize and honor the traditions and skilled labor of the employees present, and owners past. Warwood Tool will always produce a 100% American sourced and manufactured product, where small town roots meet a global platform.

We still employ hard-working Americans who take great pride in their work
Our employees are highly skilled and experienced at their craft. It is a great compliment that we have multiple generations from the same family working together in our factory.

We still manufacture what we believe is the best quality hand forged product made in the USA
We don’t take short cuts. We only use the highest quality American steel. We use a time-tested, labor-intensive manufacturing process that delivers the very best hand tool available today. Working closely with our loyal customers, we have developed an extensive product line that ensures you’ll find the right tool for your job.

“Steeped in history, our tools are hand forged by Hard-Working Americans”

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