Strong tools

I am fed up with bending trowels. Why is it that tools don't seem to be made to do a job any more?

So my question is what brand do we think are the best constructed to withstand actual use in the garden? I am interested in value for money, but my emphasis is very much on the value, not the money. Its simply not worth buying cheap if it doesn't do the job.

Suggestions please.

BIG-Paddy

Really cheap tools aren't worth the hassle, I've got some Wilkinson Sword kit and can't fault it.

I've also found it best not to abuse them  I use border size tools so that I don't overload them and put too much strain on joints. I've also bought a mattock for breaking hard ground so the spade isn't doing anything too stressful.

How did you bend a hand trowel?

Dont the wilkinson sword ones come with a 25 year guarantee, so if anything does happen you can take it back?